We went outdoors today to identify symmetry in our natural environment then we created our own pictures showing the line of symmetry. We had great fun!
Tag: Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning day!
Primary 3c had a fantastic day in our outdoor classroom!
Building Bridges & Creating Games
The boys and girls from P1a, 1b and 1d had loads of fun during Muddy Movers time. The challenge was to build bridges. Some children wanted to build bridges between the raised planters.
They soon found out they had to work as a team.
“We need to make sure it doesn’t wobble and someone falls off.”
Within real and imaginary situations, I share experiences and feelings, ideas and information in a way that communicates my message.
LIT 0-26a
They used their imagination to make it into a fun game.
“We can’t touch the ground, it’s dangerous waters down there!”
“It’s like walking the plank on a pirate ship.”
The children came up with different ways to travel along the bridges.
I am developing my movement skills through practice and energetic play.
HWB 0-22a
“You have to keep your arms out to balance.” 
The creativity didn’t stop there. Some children took some guttering and planks to make up some new games. They rolled small logs down to try and hit a target.
“If you roll and hit the stone you score 100 points!”
NB: Please make sure your child has appropriate clothing for Muddy Movers Each week.
Thank you. 🙂
Primary 1b Autumn Walk
Primary 1b enjoyed exploring signs of Autumn at Eastwood Park. We worked well in teams and found lots of lovely things such as acorns, conkers and mushrooms! We had great fun stomping on the leaves with our wellies and hearing them crunch.
Outdoor Learning
P1c and P1e have been enjoying exploring the outdoors. Our weekly Muddy Movers sessions allow us to be creative and work as a team. Some of us decided to build a tent whilst others practised balancing on some of the big logs!
We particularly enjoyed our Autumn walk and took part in an Autumn challenge. Thank you to the Mums who helped us!
I am learning to move my body well, exploring how to manage and control it and finding out how to use and share space. HWB 0-21a
I am developing my movement skills through practice and energetic play.
HWB 0-22a
I explore God’s natural world and I am beginning to see the wonder and awe of this gift in the world around me. RERC 0-01a
Busy Bees
We have had a very busy start to Primary one and can’t wait to share our learning journeys as we progress through school.
“Our first couple of weeks at school have been so much fun. We have met lots new friends and seen old friends from our nursery classes.” Isabella P1b
Each day is a new challenge and the boys and girls have quickly settled into the routine of school.
Primary one started off by having conversations with their teachers about what they would like to learn about in Primary one. They came up with some fantastic ideas! Ask your child about the topic their class has chosen to focus on for the first term. The children will have regular opportunities to ‘lead their own learning’ and this is just one of the ways we facilitate this in Primary one.
The children have enjoyed their first few days in our Outdoor Classroom, during Muddy Movers time. This term we are focusing on skills such as, co-operation and teamwork, as well as balancing and movement. Please ensure your child has suitable clothing for these days (waterproofs & wellies) and encourage them to practise changing in and out of these at home.
I am developing my movement skills through practice and energetic play.
HWB 0-22a
“Help me make a tent”
“This is our healthy restaurant, what would you like to order?”
“If you balance on this log, it is steady.”
I am learning to move my body well, exploring how to manage and control it and finding out how to use and share space. HWB 0-21a
“We are learning to balance and be safe during our activities.”
Throughout Primary one, children will be encouraged to apply literacy and numeracy skills outdoors and in new contexts.
As I listen and talk in different situations, I am learning to take turns and am developing my awareness of when to talk and when to listen.
LIT 0-02a / ENG 0-03a
Inside the classroom the children have began learning sounds and numbers. This term in Literacy they are focusing on identifying the initial sound of words, rhyming, blending sounds together and even some sight words, for when they are ready to read.
I enjoy exploring and playing with the patterns and sounds of language and can use what I learn. LIT 0-01a / LIT 0-11a /LIT 0-20a
“The shaving foam is so much fun, I love drawing my letters in it. If I make a mistake I just quickly rub it out!”
In Numeracy, the children are being challenged to count, order and identify numbers to 10 and beyond! Look out for some pictures of the activities they get up to during task time and independent learning.
I have explored numbers, understanding that they represent quantities, and I can use them to count, create sequences and describe order.
MNU 0-02a
The boys and girls have had lots of opportunities for independent learning in our open area.
“The teachers have been busy making lots of new areas for us to learn in.”
This term, the children decided they would like a ‘Construction’ space, a ‘Home’ and ‘Dress-Up’ corner, ‘Messy Play’ area and a ‘Natural Art’ space.
We would welcome any donations for the open area. Please speak to your child’s teacher if you think you could help.
We are working on our fine motor skills at ‘Funky Finger’ stations in our classrooms and getting creative in other areas too.
Watch this space!
