What an amazing week of exploring. We have been to the Antarctic (sort of) when we listened to Peter Convey’s experiences as a terrestrial ecologist doing research at the British Antarctic base. We have explored our local woodland and bought back holly and ivy for our class Advent wreath. The children collected greenery with great enthusiasm so they were then able to decorate the classroom as well!
We began to explore the book The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane, by reading the poems on an acorn and a weasel. The children then wrote their own shape poems for holly or ivy.
Baby Emma came to visit once more and we were able to observe and think about the things Emma can now do that she couldn’t before.
The children took their first steps into peer evaluation of homework this week, which they did very well, remembering the three rules of feedback – be kind, be specific, be helpful.
We finished off our week with our last NYCOS session. The children have thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and learned so much.
Finally we lit our first advent candle to mark the end of the first week in December, as we count towards the coming of the holidays and time with family and friends.
My proud teacher moment this week has been the kindness and generosity of your children as they are willing to give a specific act of kindness through our advent weeks, and help in the lunch hall.
