Our book this half term is Lucy & Tom at the Seaside. Watch the story as a family then look at the comprehension questions below.

Blank Level 1 – Naming & Matching (Find it in the story)

1. Who are the main characters in the story?

2. Where do Lucy and Tom go?

3. What do Lucy and Tom play with on the beach?

4. Can you point to the sea?

5. What is Lucy holding?

Blank Level 2 – Describing & Recalling (Talk about what's happening)

1. What did Lucy and Tom do at the seaside?

2. How did they feel when they arrived?

3. What did they eat while they were there?

4. What did Lucy and Tom build in the sand?

5. Why did Lucy get upset at one point?

Blank Level 3 – Reasoning & Predicting (Think about the story)

1. Why did Lucy and Tom need to wear sun hats?

2. Why do you think Lucy wanted to collect shells?

3. What would have happened if they didn’t wear sunscreen?

4. How do you think Tom felt when the wave splashed him? Why?

5. What might happen if Lucy dropped her ice cream?

Blank Level 4 – Problem Solving & Making Inferences (Think beyond the story)

1. What would you do if you lost your bucket like Lucy did?

2. Why is it important to stay close to your family at the beach?

3. How would you help a friend who was scared of the sea?

4. What do you think Lucy and Tom will tell their friends about their trip?

5. Can you think of a different ending for the story?

Signs of Summer

Summer Clothing

This week in our topic lessons, the children enjoyed learning all about the seasons by sorting clothes into winter and summer categories. Using real-life items, they discussed what we wear to stay warm in winter and cool in summer.

Maths Fundamentals

We have been focusing on the matching an amount to the correct number. 

Talk for writing- 's' plan

The children have been retelling the story Lucy and Tom at the Seaside by learning a five-sentence version to support sequencing and recall. Together, we created an ‘S’ plan to map out the key events, and the children helped come up with actions to accompany each part of the story, making it more interactive and memorable.

Our Holiday Adventures

Last week, we spent some time thinking and talking about the holidays we’ve enjoyed. During circle time, the children eagerly shared their favourite holiday memories with one another.

In the writing area, they brought those memories to life by drawing pictures of their holiday experiences.

Take a look at their wonderful creations!