In the Active Learning Zone this week we have been learning about Old Toys and New Toys. This has been helping us learn about in the past as our school is 100 years old. We have lots of different areas where we can choose to learn. At the computer area we have been sorting old toys and new toys. Try out the game here. http://www.museumeducation.bedford.gov.uk/bedfordbytes/toys/describing_toys.htm
At the writing table we have been using lots of different things to help us write. At school 100 years ago the boys and girls used a blackboard called a slate and chalk. We use lots of things but we especially like using the whiteboards and pens and we even use Pictochat on the Nintendo DS.
A long time ago children used to play with a dolls house. We still love playing with the dolls house. We are learning to be friends with each other by being nice and sharing.
We have a railway area wih two railways. A wooden railway like the boys and girls used to play with a long time ago and a battery operated railway that makes great noises and stops and starts when you press the buttons.
When our school first opened boys and girls were just beginning to play with teddy bears. We have a teddy bear picnic area where we can play with the bears and share and take turns with our friends.
In the library we have story books. Some children would have been lucky enought to have books to read. In our story corner we also have MP3 players to listen to stories.
When we are in the Active Learning Zone we use cameras and microphones to record our learning. We take photos to show we have been busy, recording our learning and sharing it with the other children.
Please leave a comment to let us know what toy you liked to play with when you were young.
