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From The Senior Teacher Academics Desk

CONTENTS For children, the spider’s story is an accessible

metaphor for facing challenges, whether in their
studies or in their friendships. It teaches them to
take inspiration from even the smallest creatures,
instilling values that stay with them for life.

In exploring “Incy Wincy Spider,” our teachers
The Senior Teacher Academics 3 are highlighting the art of oral storytelling.

Storytelling, the theme for Primary Years for
this week, especially of traditional folktales,
Young Explorers On The Hunt 6 encourages children to listen carefully, use

their imaginations, and learn to retell stories
in their own words. This practice is invaluable;
The Shape Adventure 8 ear Parents and Guardians, it strengthens memory, builds confidence in
This week, we have embarked on expression, and helps foster a love for literature.
Da journey through the world of Through these retellings, children develop a
Young Artists 10 traditional folktales with our Early Years sense of connection to the past and gain an

students, honouring timeless stories appreciation for how stories have been shared
that have been passed down through through generations, often by word of mouth
Building Skills Step By Step 12 generations. One tale that has captured alone.

imaginations for centuries is the beloved
In our classrooms, we are encouraging students
Pattern Builders 14 nursery rhyme “Incy Wincy Spider.” Simple to retell the tale in their own way, even adding
yet profound, it weaves together themes their creative twists. Some have reimagined
of resilience, the natural world, and the the setting or given Incy Wincy new friends,
Building Strong Maths Foundation 16 comforting rhythms of rhyme, making sparking joy and laughter while also exercising

it a perfect introduction to the art of their narrative skills. By actively participating in
storytelling. storytelling, children find their own voices, learn
Little Scientists 18 to express themselves, and realise that they, too,
have stories worth sharing.
“Incy Wincy Spider” is more than just
a nursery rhyme; it represents the
Colourful Sorting And Story Magic 20 perseverance and optimism that are vital We invite you to join us in celebrating traditional
storytelling at home. Share a favourite childhood
in our daily lives. The spider’s repeated tale or encourage your child to recount “Incy

Letter Detectives 22 attempts to climb up the spout, despite Wincy Spider” or another story in their own
words. Let us keep these timeless traditions alive,
setbacks, serve as a gentle reminder to
our young learners: keep trying, no matter inspiring resilience, creativity, and wonder in the
Nurses Corner 25 the obstacles you face. hearts and minds of our young ones.

Warm regards,
Akin Alufa
their developmental stages and interests.
Senior Teacher Academics
extend children’s learning in specific ways, based on
carefully tailoring the environment and activities to
learning to a new level. Enhanced provision involves
2 THE REGENT SCHOOL 2 THE REGENT SCHOOL 3 opmental stages and interests. extend children’s learning in specific ways, based on their devel- tailoring the environment and activities to learning to a new level. Enhanced provision involves carefully hancing it takes children’s contin
ing environment, enhancing it takes children’s
While basic continuous provision creates a rich learn-
What is Continuous Provision?

While basic