Books to Share
- Read the first part of The Jolly Christmas Postman. What characters do we recognise from other stories? List and read their names.
- Read the first part of Christmas in Exeter Street. What signs of Christmas can you spot? Cards on the mantelpiece, wreath on door, presents, balloons, stockings, etc.
- Continue reading Christmas on Exeter Street. Can you count all the guests? Phew! What would it have been like in the house? Fun, noisy, squashed.
- Share reading any other Christmas stories of your choice (see suggestions on Block overview).
Poetry/Rhyme of the Week: Jingle Bells (see resources)
Introduce on Monday (send a copy home). Perform as part of a class carol-singing excursion.