Themes

07/09/2026  Introduction to Montessori Classroom /FINGER GYM

Welcome back everyone, and an especially big welcome to all our newcomers.  We will begin our first week back at school learning about the ground rules of the Montessori classroom, and the day-to-day routine of our school, morning, or afternoon. The children will have a chance to settle into their routine and look around the classroom observing the Montessori equipment.

This week we will focus on refining fine motor skills under our theme of FINGER GYM. Children will engage in activities such as painting, using fingers or pipettes. There will also be sessions on finger rhymes and telling stories using finger puppets aimed at furthering children’s literacy skills alongside their fine motor skills.

14/09/2026 – 21/09/2026 Oceans

For the next two weeks will embark on an adventure across our two largest Oceans, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. We will be learning about the migration of sea animals turtles and whales, and echolocation, and the tedious journeys they take every year to find food and mate for the next generation. 

We will examine the layers of the oceans, specifically the zones: the sunlight zone, twilight zone, midnight zone, the abyss, and trenches. We will learn what kind of life we can find in each zone and their environment. 

Groups of animal’s fish, sharks and mammals, molluscs, corrals and seagrass. Jellyfish, 

Captivated the children’s interest and showed them the salty crocodile 🐊 in Australia. The environment is changing taking action by making some small changes in our daily lives such as washing our hands with less water. 

In the second week, we will lift our heads above the water and take the children through a magical cultural journey across the ocean and explore the islands above the water. Learn about the islands in the Atlantic to navigate around the world 🌍, lighthouses? Navigation systems? Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Caribbean islands, Fiji Islands, New Zealand, Australia 

28/09/2026  ARTIST – Van Gogh

This week we are stepping into the bright, colourful world of one of the most famous artists who ever lived — Vincent van Gogh! Vincent was a Dutch painter who lived over 130 years ago, and in only ten years he made around 2,000 pieces of art. Can you imagine painting that much?

Van Gogh loved the world around him, and he painted it in big, bold, swirling colours. Have you ever seen his golden Sunflowers, or the deep blues and glowing stars of The Starry Night? He used thick, brave brushstrokes that almost seem to move across the page — and did you know he sometimes squeezed the paint straight from the tube onto his pictures?

Together we will look closely at his most famous paintings, mix our own bright colours, and make art inspired by the way Vincent saw the world. There is so much to discover — so let’s pick up our paintbrushes and explore!

05/10/2026 – 12/10/2026 AUTUMN

Autumn is the season when nature goes through a major change. This change we can all experience in a sensorial way as it is affecting most of our senses from the feel of temperature change to seeing the changes in colours. We can listen to the sound of fallen leaves during a walk in a park and we can smell the harvested crops. This week we will talk about the changes in the season; we will look at the colours. The children will learn about the animals that hibernate. We will look at the hard work of farmers who are working on their fields to gather ripe crops and preparing the soil for the winter ready for spring to start planting.

HALF TERM

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02/11/2026 Safety & not forgetting Fireworks

We will learn about all the important information and precautions that we should know to help us stay safe. Children will learn about emergency numbers. This is also fire prevention week which links nicely with a very well-known Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Day. This special day is annually held on November the 5^th. This is a fantastic opportunity to make some amazing fireworks using sparkling glitter paint and many more fantastic arts and crafts materials. We will also have fun playing games and learning new songs and rhymes.    

09/11/2026 Remembrance/KINDNESS

The children will be introduced to the theme of Remembrance and will have opportunities to learn about its significance. Activities will encourage children to think about remembering and showing respect. Through age-appropriate discussions and activities, children will be supported to develop an understanding of remembrance. The theme will provide opportunities for children to express their thoughts and feelings in a simple and meaningful way. It will also encourage children to show kindness, respect and consideration for others.

16/11/2026 – 23/11/2026 Road Safety Week 

This week is National Road Safety Week for all schools.  The children will learn about road safety and take a trip down the road to complete our traffic survey.  Crossing the road safely is so important for young children; we will need some parents to help us walk down the road.  Please let your class teachers know if you can join us.  Thank you in advance for your help.

23/11/2026  HEALTHY EATING, PERSONAL HYGIENE     

The children will learn how healthy eating helps them grow, develop, learn and stay active. They will explore a variety of foods and discover how fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, beans, fish, eggs and lean meat help keep their bodies healthy. Children will learn that drinking water is important for staying hydrated and that sugary foods and drinks should only be enjoyed occasionally. Through tasting, preparing snacks, sorting foods, stories, songs and role play, children will develop positive attitudes towards healthy food and confidence in trying new foods. They will also practise important skills such as counting, describing foods and washing their hands before handling and eating food.

30/11/2026 – 07/12/2026 CHRISTMAS

The children will enjoy a fun and exciting Christmas theme while learning about the meaning and traditions behind the celebration. They will sing Christmas carols and take part in a range of festive creative and practical activities. The children will explore Christmas traditions in the UK and around the world, including Christian beliefs and the meaning of Christmas. Parents and carers will be encouraged to share their own experiences, books and artefacts connected with Christmas. This theme will provide wonderful opportunities for the children, families and school community to celebrate and learn.  We will have some fun with many different Christmas inspired activities. 

CHRISTMAS FUN

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