Primary 1 received an important letter from Chief Coyahana, head of the Cheyenne Tribe. Their village has been destroyed by a fire and he needs our help to recreate a Native American Indian village in our classroom so he can get ideas for his new village. Through this topic we are developing in the following Curriculum for Excellence Outcomes:
*SOCIAL STUDIES
People, Past Events and Societies SOC 0-04a
I have explored how people lived in the past and have used imaginative play to show how their lives were different from my own and the people around me.
*SOCIAL STUDIES
People, Past Events and Societies SOC 0-01a
I am aware that different types of evidence can help me to find out about the past.
*EXPRESSIVE ARTS
Art and Design EXP 0-02a
I have the freedom to discover and choose ways to create images and objects using a variety of materials.
Our Native American Indian tribe wearing beautifully printed tunics and feathered headdressesWe made a miniature village and added our own tepeesWe decided to make our own camp fire to keep us warmWe have been enjoying pretending to be Native American Indians in our village for Chief Coyahana
Primary 1 would like to send a warning to everyone at Kirkstyle Primary School and neighbours in the surrounding area. It all happened on Thursday 23rd February at 9am. Primary 1 arrived at school, strolled inside to hang up their jackets and witnessed this terrifying sight.
Who or what could it be?!?
We could hardly believe our eyes! “They’re massive” said Aiden. “It’s all muddy in here” remarked Anna. “Is that your shoes?” asked Miss Davers. “They’re too big” said Gemma, “It looks like a monster”. “I’m scared!” whispered Carmen as she looked around at all her friends frightened reactions. “It’s the Gruffalo!” shouted Bailey.
Primary 1 investigate the muddy footprintsIt's not my shoes Miss Davers! My feet are too small!It's not my feet either. It must be a monster. It must be the Gruffalo!
We followed the footprints from the toilet doors, down the corridor, to … … our classroom. “Oh no! It’s in our class!” screamed Connor. “I’ll go in first because I’m so brave” decided Joshua. The footprints went into our classroom, up onto the step then out of the side door. We had a look outside to see if we could find the Gruffalo but there was no sign of him. Primary 1 discussed what may have happened. Where the Gruffalo may have gone? What he was doing in our classroom? Then we decided to write exciting Gruffalo stories to let others know about our adventurous morning. Keep an eye on our blog for our super stories and keep your eyes peeled for the Gruffalo.
He's went out the door!He has terrible tusks, and terrible claws, and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws. He has knobbly knees, and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose. His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back.
The time had come!Wow! What an experience!Hi Pal!x
Early Thursday Morning
Number 10 Begins To HatchWaiting for a baby to be born can be tiring!Do you need a hand? ...sorry beak!TeamworkAt this point we were mesmerised by what was happening.
Fantastic news! When we arrived this morning we were greeted by chick number 9….and even more exciting by the sight of the last egg pipping! We were enthralled by the amazing sight of chick 9 helping to pip the egg from the outside. The two chicks were communicating with each other through the shell. When chick 9 was exhausted it lay for a wee rest on top of its hatching pal. It was incredible to watch!
Finally at 10.44 their hard work was rewarded when our final chick was pulled out of its shell by its wee pal. It was a great lesson on the power of friendship for us all!
