We watched a coding panto about Goldilocks and how to ensure that she used the correct algorithm for the robot to make the right porridge. We were able to shout out and we also decided what she had to do. It was good fun!
STEM Coding Panto
Santa Selfies
We read the story “Santa Selfie” about what happened when Santa went on holiday. He was mobbed by people who wanted a selfie taken with him! We got our own selfies taken with Santa!
Merry Christmas from 2.6!
Since we can’t exchange Christmas cards this year, we have made a class card for everyone. We hope you like it. : ) It has also been posted on Google Classroom. (Click on the link below t see it. )
The Unexpected – Child Led Learning
Sometimes lessons appear out of nowhere. The children lead the learning and Mrs Arbuckle thinks of a good lesson to allow us to understand about something new.
Last week, one child brought in a piece of lava rock. We looked at it under the digital microscope. This led to discussions about volcanoes (live and extinct) and why they erupt. Mrs Arbuckle made a chemical reaction bicarbonate soda, Fairy Liquid (it adds to the effect) and vinegar. As the vinegar reacts with the bicarb, it causes a reaction and it all pour up and out like a volcano. It didn’t smell too good, though- just like real volcanoes. We watched clips of volcanoes erupting and watched how the lava travels at great speed.
Snow Boots
Lots of children came to school in wellies or snow boots and we all changed into our gym shoes in class, so that we didn’t put snow on our carpet. (We play and sit on it, so it wouldn’t be too good if it was wet!) We put a peg on our wellies to keep them together. It is good to wear boots to go out and play in the snow. Feet get cold and wet in shoes.
Using Tape Measures
We learned how to use tape measures so that we could measure various items around the room. Some children then chose to measure each other! We have to remember to start at 0 and make certain that the tape measure is straight and not buckled up. We got good results.
My, Grandma! What Big Feet You Have!
We measured our feet using a ruler. We took off our shoes (and giggled a lot!) and drew round our shoes. We then measured from the tip of the top to the bottom, using a ruler in centimetres.
Santa Letters
Our challenge was to write to Santa and only ask for two things – presuming that we had been good all year! Some people managed to sneak in three requests and some only wanted to ask for one particular thing.
The letters are currently in quarantine before going home this week.
Inventor Of The Day – Paul Cornu
Paul Cornu invented the first flying helicopter. It didn’t travel very far and it was very dangerous. In 1939, Igor Sikorsky developed the helicopter and his design was used in WW2.
We were very excited to make our own helicopters and we flew them first in class, then we flew them from the balcony in the Street. they flew really well. A helicopter template is on Google Classroom for the children to make and fly at home.
Pitch Fun
We go on our lovely new pitch and do our Daily Mile. Some people walk and others race round. Mrs Arbuckle walks fast! We are all wrapped up and get big drinks of water afterwards. It is so good for us to get fresh air.
