We have been very busy this week discovering lots of new information and facts about Earth Day which was on the 22nd April. Our research and discussions led us onto talking about the planet we live on and the important part we play to protect and preserve it. The children discovered the important  role trees have and the fact they act like lungs as they breath in the dirty air that we produce by the way we live and give out clean air in the form of oxygen.  It became apparent that trees keep us alive and healthy and that we could not survive without them.  We spoke about the practical benefits of trees. Some trees provide fruit that we eat and the paper we write on all come from trees.  Bees and insects got discussed so we are going to look into the importance of their role more closely next week.

Our promise to the earth.

 

 

 

Here we are learning about all the different parts and functions of trees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a nursery we decided we would do our bit in saving our planet by ensuring we turn off the taps once we have washed our hands and only use one paper towel instead of using a handful of them.  The children were keen to  ensure they placed their empty milk cartons into the correct recycle bin.  We made a big effort on turning the lights off for most of the day in the nursery.

 

 

The children really embraced this topic and stayed engaged and focus throughout.  Well done everybody you are all amazing!!!