Shelters for survival
Today, the children got themselves into expedition groups with the challenge of constructing outdoor shelters and dens using materials such as rope, tarpaulins, plastic sheets and pegs. We talked about the idea that in order to stay warm, their shelter should be large enough for them to fit in,…
Teamwork in the great outdoors!
It was brilliant watching the children work together in the wildlife area today!
Amazing Inuit Art!
Here are just a few of our completed works of Inuit art, amazing!
Inuit Art
After our engage activity of looking at icebergs, the children learnt about the Inuit people and the different artwork that they produce. They then used the technique of printing to create the middle of their artwork and on Friday, they will add the detail of the feathers. I can't wait to see how…
Frozen Kingdom
We made a giant iceberg! We froze water in balloons and a clear plastic bag overnight. Once frozen, they were removed and placed in a large container of water. The children predicted what would happen when the iceberg was placed into the water. They observed how the iceberg sat in the water and…
Another fantastic topic comes to an end!
The children have thoroughly enjoyed 'Beast Creator'. Look at our amazing display of work! I wonder what our next topic will bring?
Bugs, bugs...
We painted our Modroc creatures and they look amazing!
Problem solving in the great outdoors!
I saw some fantastic problem solving today. Listening to the discussions between the children when they encountered a problem was brilliant. Fantastic resilience!
We love climbing trees!
It is lovely seeing the children having fun in our wildlife area. Climbing trees is a popular activity!
Bug hotels, where they belong
The children took their bug hotels to the wildlife area this afternoon. I hope the mini beasts will be very happy!
Topic homework...
As the homework keeps coming in, I cannot help but be impressed. The children's attitude to learning is fantastic!