This week we have continued with our learning about Autumn. A display of pumpkins and squashes was created alongside the book  “Pumpkin Soup” by Helen Cooper.  This stimulated the childrens interest which resulted in a sensory exploration of  the different pumpkins.  The children noticed the similarities and differences and this led to lots of discussion about size, weight, colour and texture. Lucy, Alexandra and Millie worked together ordering the pumpkins from “the tiny one” to the “huge peachy coloured one”.
The Pumpkin Soup story was a popular choice by all and was read by an adult in small group as as well as looked at independtly by the children. Â Many discussions were held about the characters, analysing their friendship and in particular what makes a good friend.
Recalling learning from last year Darcey rememberd tasting the pumpkin pie that we made last Autumn. Â However Ethan stated ” I like pumpkin soup” Â so after much discussion it has been decided that we will be making our own pumpkin soup in Nursery next week.
Alexandra brought in felt bat shapes from home that her mummy had made. She decided that she wanted to decorate the den with them. Â Alexandra wanted them to fly and after collaborative discussion it was decided that the bats needed to be attached to wool. After counting the bats to work out how many pieces of wool would be needed a Alexandra and her friends worked together to measure and cut the wool to an appropriate length before hanging the in the den.
We added numbers 1-5 onto bats to create a number line. The children have been identifying and ordering the numerals and are using them as props for the”5 little bats” number rhyme.
Copies of the number rhyme are available on our Learning Gallery wall in the cloakroom.
