Daily Communication
Date: 21/10/2026
Team: Reception E
Teachers: Teacher Sean, Teacher Betty, Teacher Niki, Teacher Pan
Subjects of the Day: Early Sound Systems, English PBL – Show and Tell
Specialist Lesson: Vocal
🌟 Healthy Habits, Brave Speakers and Class Pet Adventures! 🌟
What a lovely Wednesday we’ve had in Reception E! Today was all about learning new sounds, sharing healthy habits and hearing about the wonderful adventures our class pets have been having! From our newest phonics sound to some fantastic Show & Tell presentations, the children have had plenty of opportunities to practise their English and build their confidence in front of their friends. 😊🌈
🔤 Early Sound Systems (ESS)
In ESS today, we introduced the voiced /th/ sound! We began by reviewing our previously learned sounds before reading a story all about finding a soft blue feather in the woods. 📖🌟
Following our story, we learned the sound and its corresponding action before exploring and reading vocabulary containing our new digraph. The children practised recognising the voiced /th/ sound and hearing how it differs from the unvoiced /th/ sound we introduced earlier this week. ✏📚
Both versions of /th/ can be particularly tricky for our children, as these sounds do not occur in Chinese. Please continue practising them at home, encouraging your child to listen carefully and notice the difference between the two sounds. With plenty of repetition and practice, these unfamiliar sounds will gradually become more comfortable! 💛👏
🍎 English PBL – Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Show & Tell
Today, we enjoyed another wonderful round of Show & Tell presentations, with Elsa, Ivy, Ethan Gao and Harvey sharing their ideas about how we can keep our bodies and minds healthy! 🌟
🌈 Elsa told us all about the different exercises she enjoys doing at the playground, as well as some of her favourite healthy foods. It was lovely to hear how she enjoys staying active and making healthy choices!
🎨 Ivy shared a beautiful poster that she had made with her mum! She explained the differences between healthy and unhealthy foods and introduced us to the different types of physical activity she enjoys doing to keep herself fit and healthy.
💪 Ethan Gao delivered a wonderfully prepared speech about his special healthy magic! He explained how he uses the power of exercise, fruits and vegetables, brushing his teeth and getting plenty of sleep to become a super healthy boy. What a fantastic combination of healthy habits!
🍓 Harvey presented a beautiful poster showing us different types of healthy foods that are good for our bodies, as well as junk foods that we should only enjoy in small amounts. He helped remind us about the importance of making balanced and healthy food choices.
A huge well done to all four children for their lovely presentations! 👏💛 Standing in front of our classmates and speaking in English takes courage, and everyone did a wonderful job sharing their ideas. It’s fantastic to see the children’s confidence continuing to grow through these opportunities to speak, listen and learn from one another! 🌟😊
🐸🦅🐢 Class Pet Presentations – More Adventures!
We also had another exciting round of class pet presentations today! Ivy, Yiyi and Amber shared their experiences looking after our three very special friends over the past week. 🏡💛
🐸 Ivy told us about her time with Freddo Frog.
🦅 Yiyi shared her adventures with Eddie Eagle.
🐢 Amber presented her experiences with Tina Turtle.
It certainly sounds like all three of our class pets have had a wonderful week! The children shared their completed class pet folder pages with great confidence, giving their friends a lovely glimpse into their adventures together. Well done to all three presenters! 📖👏
🎒 Our Class Pets Are Off Again!
With another week of adventures complete, it’s time for our class pets to visit some new homes!
🐸 Freddo Frog is going home with Elon.
🦅 Eddie Eagle is going home with Ethan Gao.
🐢 Tina Turtle is going home with Aria.
We hope everyone has a wonderful time looking after their special visitors, and we can’t wait to hear all about their adventures next week! 🌈💛
It’s been a lovely day filled with confident speaking, thoughtful discussions and lots of opportunities to celebrate the children’s hard work. A big well done to everyone who presented today, and thank you to our families for the time and effort you put into helping the children prepare their wonderful presentations!
Have a lovely evening, everyone! 💛😊✨
亲爱的家长朋友们，大家好
🌟今天，我们开启了趣味满满的数学探究活动——《奇妙的七巧板》。
课堂一开始，孩子们一眼就认出了熟悉的七巧板，能准确叫出它的名字。老师顺势抛出探究问题：为什么它叫“七巧板”呢？小朋友们积极思考、大胆抢答：“因为它一共有七块板。”
紧接着我们深入观察七块板块的图形构成。孩子们快速分辨出三角形、平行四边形，还主动提到了菱形。老师借此引导孩子们细致观察：七巧板中有个特殊的菱形，正方形是一种特殊的菱形，孩子们瞬间豁然开朗。
通过细致观察与点数，宝贝们精准掌握了七巧板的图形组成：1个正方形、1个平行四边形、5个大小各不相同的三角形。可以看出，孩子们近期对2D图形的认知掌握扎实、基础非常牢固！
了解图形构成后，小朋友们迫不及待想要动手操作、自主拼摆。在自主探索的过程中，小朋友们真实体验到了拼摆的小挑战：有的宝贝发现格子空间有限、图形放不下；有的孩子发现平行四边形角度特殊，总是多出来一角；还有可爱的小朋友主动向老师挑战：“Betty，你可以摆好吗？你行不行呀？”童真又勇敢！
借着孩子们的好奇心，老师带领大家静下心来带着问题观察、带着思考探索。我们重点研究了五个三角形的大小与摆放规律：两个大三角、两个小三角、一个中三角。
小朋友们的观察力十分敏锐！有宝贝惊喜发现：两个大三角形拼在一起，可以合成一个超大的三角形，并主动上台尝试拼摆。过程中孩子自信地说“成功了一半”，特别贴切生动——两块大三角刚好拼出大正方形的一半轮廓。
随后我们循序渐进，依次拼入中三角、梯形、正方形、平行四边形。孩子们惊喜地发现：正方形的位置非常灵活，可以自由挪动、变换角度，平行四边形的摆放也需要耐心调整方向。在一步步尝试、一次次调整中，孩子们终于完整拼出标准正方形，满满的成就感洋溢在每一张小脸上✨
老师适时引导孩子掌握七巧板的核心秘诀：图形可以自由转动、变换角度，多试一试、多换一换，就会收获不一样的惊喜！
本次活动有思考、有挑战、有探索、有突破。为了让孩子们充分内化本领，老师会把七巧板投放至班级数学角，供孩子们日常随时操作、反复练习。本周五我们将开展班级七巧板拼摆小比赛，让孩子们在比拼中收获自信、体验学习成长的快乐！
💡今日亲子小任务
家长可以在家准备一套七巧板，邀请宝贝当“小老师”，教爸爸妈妈如何将七块图形完整、整齐地拼进正方形格子里。在亲子互动中巩固本领、收获乐趣🥰
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