Blog by Mrs Catterall
Initial Sounds
The Ducklings have been applying the phonics skills by sorting lots of different objects according to their initial sound! Well done! They should be getting better at playing 'I spy' with now!
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 14 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
Rangoli Patterns
As part of our Diwali celebrations we have made some beautiful Rangoli patterns with Miss Wilson outside. We used the giant glittery shapes and we worked together as a team. In maths we have been learning all about 2D shapes, so we were able to name most of the shapes and describe some of their…
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 14 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
maths outdoor learning Shapes Creative learning Diwali
Finding information
The Ducklings enjoy reading a range of books, of their own choosing, for pleasure, but also as sources of information to help them find out more about a particular subject. Here the Ducklings are reading in the home corner to help them find out more about different families and how some of…
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 13 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
reading Understanding the World Diwali
Applying our phonic skills
The Ducklings have been showing us that they know the sounds that letters make and that they can chop up (segment) the sounds in each word to be able to spell simple words.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 11 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
Rangoli patterns
We have made a rangoli pattern for our Diwali classroom.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 11 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
Understanding the World Creative learning
PE with Fleetwood Town
The Ducklings loved their first lesson with Josh from Fleetwood Town. They explored moving in lots of different ways such as running, jumping, hopping and skipping. They had to move around the space with care and control. They enjoyed playing competitive team games together.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 11 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
Bhangra Dancing
The Ducklings have enjoyed trying out some Bhangra dancing as part of finding out about Diwali. They were brilliant little movers!
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 11 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
dance Understanding the World Diwali
Celebrating Diwali
This week we have been finding out all about the Hindu festival of light called Diwali. We have turned our home corner into a home for celebrating where the children can pretend to have a special family meal and worship at their family shrine called puja. The children have made special lamps out…
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 11 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
RE Understanding the World Celebrations Diwali Hinduism
Shape roll
On outdoor learning day we explored whether or not different 3D shapes could roll. We found out that those with a curved face could roll. Some shapes could roll and slide.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 8 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
Firework Dancing
The Ducklings have been exploring moving with ribbons and scarves to create their own movements just like a firework.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 8 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
outdoor learning dance Creative learning
Shapes in the environment
The Ducklings have been exploring how shapes are all around them in their everyday environment.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 8 November 2020
Category: Ducklings
Bonfire fun
The Ducklings and Little Chicks have collected sticks, leaves and other natural materials to create a bonfire. They decided that they needed to put a Guy Fawkes on top!
They know that you have to be safe and stay well back from a bonfire.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:45 on 8 November 2020
Category: Ducklings