Sewing skills.
In DT we are making toys using our sewing skills. We are using a blanket stitch to sew our toys together and a running stitch and cross stitch to add details to our designs.
Here you can see us practicing our skills.
Snappy Maths in Year 1!
This week in Maths, Year 1 had lots of fun learning about greater than, less than, and equal to using some very hungry crocodiles!
We discovered that crocodiles always open their mouths towards the greater number because they’re greedy and want to eat the most! The children used number cards…
Vroom Vroom! Vehicle Creations Outdoors
During our outdoor Busy Bee time, the EYFS children had a fantastic time using their imagination and teamwork to build their own vehicles!
Using crates, planks, wheels, and all sorts of loose parts, the children created everything from racing cars to flying machines. They added spoons as gear…
Superhero proof readers
In Willow class we are super hero proof readers. Our purple pen edits our fantastic writing. Who will we choose to be today?
Mapping Magic in Maple Class!
This week in Geography, Maple Class explored aerial views and learned how to look at places from above — just like a bird or a drone!
EYFS: Messy Map Makers
Reception children used real classroom objects to build "messy maps", thinking carefully about where things should go. They worked…
Forces
In science we have been learning about forces. We used 3 different sized balloons to test how much air resistance was acting against them. We found out that the largest balloon fell the slowest because there was more air resistance.
Popping with Our Senses!
This week in Science, Maple Class had an exciting lesson exploring all five senses as part of our sensitive bodies topic — and what better way to do it than with popcorn!
We started by listening carefully as we crushed the popcorn in our hands to hear the crackle and crunch sounds. It was…
Taste Explorers on a Fruit & Veg Adventure!
This week, Maple Class rolled up their sleeves, opened their mouths, and stepped into the world of taste testing as part of our exciting Pumpkin Soup topic in D&T.
Our little taste explorers were incredibly brave as they tried a colourful variety of fruits and vegetables — some familiar, and…
Exploring forces
In our science lesson we are investigating pull, push and twist forces. Looking into how different actions have different results.
Exploring Technology in the Classroom
In Computing this week, the children had a brilliant time learning all about technology. Together, we discovered that technology is anything made by people to help us do something.
To put this into practice, the children went on a technology hunt around the classroom. They worked so well and…
A Bright Start to Our New School Year
What a fantastic first few days back at school we have had! The children in Maple Class have settled in so well after the summer break, and it has been wonderful to see their smiles and excitement as they return to school.
The classrooms have been full of energy as the children explored the…
