This week we have been learning about nocturnal animals, and as part of art we made our very own hedgehogs. We had to manipulate the clay to make a round ball shape, before sculpting the face and using tools to add the spikes. The children were very proud of their work, and rightly so. [...]
This week we have been looking at the animals that live in hot climates, through the story of Handa's Surprise. We looked closely at the features of these animals and worked collaboratively to paint them to achieve a planned effect. We are going to use our painting to create a wonderful display in the [...]
This week Mrs Hollingshead brought in some chicks to share with the class. We have spent time observing them and understanding how to care for them. We talked about how they need food, water and warmth to grow. [...]
Class R have had a wonderful and exciting week for science week. We have been exploring how magnets work, building our own sand timers and investigating how to make a circuit. Here are some of the photographs - its lovely to see the concentration, joy and excitement on their faces. [...]
Over the past two weeks we have been immersing ourselves in the idea of time travel and adventuring to new worlds. As part of the whole school topic, we have been exploring the plot of the story 'Strangeworlds Travel Agency' and we have built our very own role play area on this theme. Here [...]
This week we had a wonderful time searching for signs of Spring. We found daffodils and snowdrops as well as some muddy puddles to jump in.
Class R Learning Letter Spring 2
This Tuesday, we were treated to the performance of Hansel and Gretel by the Roundabout Theatre Company. The children spent the morning immersing themselves in the story, before watching the performance in the afternoon. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, which had a lovely twist to the traditional tale. [...]
This week in outdoor learning, we made a hedgehog house. We learnt all about nocturnal animals and how some animals hibernate over winter. We then filled a box full of newspaper and leaves, cut out a little door and used polythene to make a waterproof roof. Finally we placed our hedgehog house next to [...]
Here is a copy of this half terms learning letter. Just click on the link below: Autumn 2 learning letter
