In Forest School, we have been learning how to build a fire.  We know that fire needs heat, oxygen and fuel.  We’ve also been trying to build different types of fire like the teepee. D61344DE-B7A0-4FE1-AF30-3BB42AB144D9

One of our favourite times of the week is exploring and relaxing in the forest!

In Art, we created some amazing origami puppets!

We have been learning about materials dissolving in water.  We designed our own investigations to find out what changes whether materials dissolve or not. We found out that: – salt dissolves faster in hot water. – stirring helps salt to … Continue reading →

We were hunting for worms in the forest.  We stamped our feet on the ground to trick the worms into thinking it was raining. Worms are so important and help make good soil for plants to grow in.

We had a great first adventure into the forest this week!  We took a forest bath, taking in all the sights and sounds; and exploring the different activities in our forest classroom.  We can’t wait to get out again next … Continue reading →

We had a great book-themed day yesterday!  Thanks to Chef Guy who managed to fit us in at the busy Book Taster Cafe.  We were able to try out different genres to see what we might like. We also designed … Continue reading →

On Shrove Tuesday we were learning about food miles.  We were investigating how far the ingredients of our toppings have travelled to get to us.

P4a had a great time pond-dipping at Dams-to-Darnley this week.  We couldn’t believe how many tiny creatures we found living in the pond.  A huge than you to Joe, the park ranger, for teaching us all about the wildlife in … Continue reading →

This week we have been working on our mental maths skills.  We realised we could practise these skills through Pokemon battles!  We have also been learning about inherited characteristics in Science and had some creative fun in the wind!