Nursery - Science - Observing Tadpoles
Our observational topic this term is the life cycle of frogs! The children were very excited to see that we had lots of new class members this week in the shape of tiny tadpoles! The children explored the lifecycle of frogs through stories, props and pictures to support their new learning and further their understanding on how these tiny creatures will change over time. Nursery class made some observations about the tadpoles, noticing their colour, size, their environment and features that the tadpoles have. We have also discovered that tadpoles love to eat cucumber, the children found this fascinating to watch as the tadpoles swarmed over to the cucumber nibbling away at their dinner. We can't wait to watch the tadpoles change over time into froglets and then finally into frogs!
Year 3 English - Acting Out An Explanation Text.
During their English lessons Year 3 have been looking at explanation texts about plants. Today they worked in groups. Each group was given a different paragraph from a text called 'Seeds On The Move' which they then had to act out.
Year 5 Tuesday Carousel: Badminton, Arithmetic, Reading and SPAG!
The Year 5 curriculum on Tuesday afternoons incorporates a carousel of enriching activities designed to develop a range of skills, including physical literacy through badminton, numeracy through arithmetic practice, literacy through focused reading activities, and linguistic competence through the explicit teaching of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Reception - Imaginary Outdoor Provision
This week the children have used their creativity imagination during our lovely hot weather outside.
Year 2 - English - To Write Setting Descriptions
Those creative juices have been flowing during Year 2's English lessons this week. We have been dictating and writing setting description sentences, using fantastic adjectives, interesting noun phrases, and verbs in the present tense that bring the scene to life:
Year 4 PSHE - Conflict
Year 4 have been putting their problem solving skills to the test as they made suggestions to different conflicts that may arise in different daily situations during their PSHE lesson.
Year 3 English - To Create True And False Questions
In Year 3 English, they've been focusing on crafting true or false questions specifically about plant growth. They have been learning to write effective true or false questions helps them to: Understand the facts deeply: They need to know the information well enough to create a question that could be either true or false. Think critically: They have to consider potential misconceptions and how to phrase questions clearly. Develop their writing skills: They're practicing sentence structure and using precise language.
Year 4 P.E. - Tennis
Year 4 have been practising their forehand and backhand shots in their tennis lessons, with some even able to get a rally going!
Reception- Phonics - Tricky Words
Through playing Bingo and writing words using magnetic letters, play dough and sand, the children have had great fun learning their tricky words in Phonics.
Year 1 - Science - Wild Plants And Garden Plants
Have you ever wondered about the plants you see around you? Year 1 have been learning about how some plants grow freely in nature, while others are carefully looked after in gardens. We investigated the fascinating differences between wild and garden plants in this exciting Year 1 Science topic!
Nursery - P.E - Frog Jumps
During our P.E. lesson, the children enthusiastically engaged in mimicking frog movements. The children worked on their jumping technique, bending their knees and crouching low like frogs, the children demonstrated good understanding and attempted the action with varying levels of balance and control. This indicates developing gross motor skills, specifically coordination and balance. The children showed excitement when encouraged to jump onto the chalk-drawn lily pads. They performed small jumps with both feet together, landing with bent knees. The height and distance of their jumps varied, reflecting different levels of physical development and confidence. The children also linked sound effects to their movements, shouting 'ribbit' as they jumped from one lily pad to another.
Fostering a Sense of Belonging
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