Unicorn Class Blog             Term 6 Week 1                Week Commencing 1st June 2026

Wow, what a busy and exciting start of term.

Our topic this term is ‘What will we find in space?’ As part of this we have been learning that there are 8 planets in our solar system, we have been learning a song about the 8 planets. We have been making space pictures, telescopes and rockets using junk modelling, paper, pens, glue and tape. We listened to a real astronaut read ‘If I were an astronaut (Dream Big)’ in space. We were fascinated that when the astronaut let go of the book it floated around until she caught it. We were fascinated by the robotic arm they use to carry astronauts so they can fix the outside of the spacecraft. We have been very curious and had lots of amazing questions. We listened to the story ‘The Alien’s are coming’, we have used clay to make aliens. Although all our aliens were similar because they were all made of clay. They all looked different, like in the book, because we used different amounts of eyes, legs, arms. Some had the same amount of legs but were different lengths. Some of us made space worms, birthday cakes and balls for the aliens. In the water tray we have been busy exploring wind up rockets propelling through the water and pouring. We have loved using the big sandpit

During Forest School we loved exploring the pond, looking for mini beasts. Making magic wands and fishing rods using sticks and ribbons and playing the three little pigs and the big bad wolf.

Some of us enjoyed playing with the cars and dinosaurs. We were good at taking turns using the hammock and rope swings.

During phonics we have been rhyming, using alliteration, recapping all of the sounds we have learnt so far, orally segmenting and blending. We have been practising writing the letters, lots of us have wanted to use our letter knowledge to attempt to write on our pictures, we have been making.

During maths we have been using shapes to draw/make pictures, finding the right shapes for puzzles, talking about shapes and singing number songs such as ‘5 Little men in a flying saucer’. 

The home corner has been very busy with children enjoying making delicious food, pretending to be families and looking after the babies and hungry dinosaurs

This week we have also enjoyed using blocks, magnetic shapes, Duplo, Mobillo and Lego to make rockets, bug homes, fire engines, space stations and garages. 

Next week we will be continuing our space theme and on Tuesday we are going to Beale Park on the coach. Children will need to be wearing their school uniform. As there is a high chance of rain please make sure your child has a coat. They will need a small rucksack with a change of clothes, a water bottle and packed lunch if school is not providing one. Please can you make sure children arrive at school between 8.40 and 8.50.

 Hope you all have a lovely weekend and look forward to more exploring with you next week.

Best wishes

Mrs Fenwick