P4DR have had a busy 2 weeks back after the holidays.

Following on from learning Doric with Mrs Rennie, we have been finding out about the famous Scot, Robert Burns.  Children have listened to some of his songs and poems and tried to translate the well known poems ‘A Red, Red Rose’ and ‘To a Mouse’.

For art, we drew a portrait of Robert Burns and they have all done a great job with their black line drawings.

To finish off our mini topic we had a Burns Supper.  Children listened to the famous poem ‘Address to a Haggis’ and some Scottish music whilst having some vegetarian haggis, neeps hand tatties.  It was actually quite popular and some children even wanted seconds!

 

We have been having a lot of fun in music, with a focus on rhythm and tempo.  Children were moving in time to the music and trying their best to sing in tune.  Children then used glockenspiels and followed a simple piece of music.

For homework, everyone has been given home a sheet with 6 different Scottish poems. Children need to choose one to learn and I will be listening to them reciting their poem to the class on Thursday or Friday.  I am really looking forward to listening to them. It is always good fun!