we grew tadpoles in our classroom
We fed them and looked after them until they were ready to release back into Trolla water.
We learned about the cycle of a frog.
Eggs
Primary 4/5 had eggs to hatch in an incubator. Miss Smith let us come and see them. The incubator keeps the eggs warm like a sitting mother hen would do.
Spring pictures
We have been painting bright spring pictures inspired by Van Gogh
“The yellow at the top is the flowers”
“This is getting perfect”
I can respond to the work of artists and designers by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and other’s work (EXA0-07a)
Three Billy Goats Gruff Display
We learned about the “Three Billy Goats Gruff” story .
Transition
We started transition into Primary One.
We visited the lower primary class and learned with some of the primary children.
World Book Day
On March 2nd we dressed up and raised money for World Book Day.
Some o the adults and older children read with us.
Up Helly Aa
The Uyeasound Up-Helly-Aa Jarl squad lead by Jarl Christopher Gray came to our school, parents and community were invited to a coffee morning and we sang songs and got to see the galley.
The Vikings are coming!
We joined in with the primaries to make a UHA display.
Individually decorating our own shield and helmets, even the staff got involved.
Viking Book Bug
Mrs Thomson came into nursery and invited all under 5’s to attend a Viking themed book bug session.
We sang some Viking songs, played with lycra and got a fab Nick Sharratt story about dressing up.
Polar Animals
We have been focusing on a winter animals.
Some of the discussion
“Penguins live in the South Pole”
“The Daddy looks after the eggs and the Mummy goes to find fish”
“Why are artic foxes white?”
“Because their world is white, so they are camouflaged”
