We enjoyed making cauldron pictures using paint bubbles. We painted some pumpkins then decorated it with pens. We played some halloween games in the afternoon including wrapping up mummies and the corner game.
Learning about dissolving
We had a fun science lesson last term where we experimented with different items to see if they would dissolve in water or not. The pupils loved this lesson and had a great time. We tried sugar, flour, coffee, rice, salt, sand, chalk and honey. Can you remember which ones dissolved and which ones didn’t? We had to figure out what to do with the things that wouldn’t dissolve. The class enjoyed going outside to empty out their cups or putting it in the bin. Items that dissolved were safe to put down the sink.
Meta-skills covered during this lesson include: focusing, initiative, communicating, collaborating, curiosity and critical thinking.
Exploring Ice
We did an experiment to see if ice (a pretend snowman) would melt quicker or slower if he had clothes on. Ask your children the answer! They were all surprised.
We have also been having fun with ice in the water tray and seeing what we can do to speed up the melting process. We also got the paints out and painted on the ice. Lots of fun!
Meta-skills covered are focusing, adapting, communicating, collaborating, curiosity, sense-making, creativity and critical thinking.
Kites, Wind Socks and Birds
We had the best time in the wind with our crafts we had made in art with Mrs Sinclair. There was lots of skirling and screeching.
Meta-skills covered are focusing, adapting, initiative, curiosity and creativity.
We also put a rain gauge out to measure how much rain fall there has been. But it keeps being blown over in the wind. We are going to use stones along the bottom to hopefully keep it in place.
PE
Racket Activities
We have spent the second half of the term doing racket activities. We have used tennis, badminton and table tennis equipment to develop our individual hitting and basic sending and receiving with a partner.
Swimming
This term P3 have had their swimming block. We focused on developing their ability in front and back crawl. Everybody is showing great improvements in confidence and technique. Well done. A great block in the pool.
PE Reminder
– Hair tied back
-All jewellery removed
-Wear appropriate clothes – tee shirt, tracksuit bottoms/leggings, trainers.
Art Lesson
In Art P3 have been looking at Shetland artist Ruth Brownlee, finding out about her paintings and what inspires her.
We started by experimenting and exploring the paint, trying to find new ways of putting it onto the page.
After a week of exploring, we tried to create our own weather-inspired seascape.
The final results were great!
