Welcome to Dosbarth Coch
Spring Term 2026
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'Knights, Castles & Dragons'
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Through this topic, we will:
- Read, discuss, illustrate and write about a range of stories;
- Explore collage techniques by creating dragon artwork;
- Design and make hand puppets;
- Use our hand puppets to develop imaginative play and role-play skills;
- Apply our knowledge of symmetry by creating flags with a symmetrical design;
- Learn about castles and their features by designing and building junk-model castles;
- Learn about how vegetables grow and care for our own plants;
- Harvest our vegetables and use them to make a vegetable soup;
- Learn and perform songs inspired by knights, castles, and medieval adventures;
- Plan, organise and take part in a banquet fit for a King or Queen;
- Learn about people who help us in our school and local community;
- Develop fine and gross motor skills through activities such as building, cutting, painting, making, cooking and outdoor play, helping us to build strength, coordination and control.
St David's Day:
- We will create daffodil pictures using finger painting, sponges and hand prints to develop fine motor skills, explore textures and use bright colours creatively.
- We will make daffodils using card, sticks and craft materials and decorate our own mini plant pots.
World Book Day:
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We will share our favorite books in class, exploring new stories and authors, participating in fun, reading-themed activities and encouraging curiosity, creativity and a love of reading.
Tuesday 6th January 2026 - Please See Below:
We all want to be an amazing attendance hero !
We need to be in school, on time and every day !
Click on these links from the National Literacy Trust.
Nursery Rhymes are so important to help us become readers
Singing nursery rhyme lyrics with babies and children | Words for Life
Simple Simon nursery rhyme music and lyrics | Words for Life
Teddy Bear's Picnic nursery rhyme lyrics and music | Words for Life
I Can Sing a Rainbow | Words for Life
