Blog by Mrs Catterall
Arctic Writing
Lola has written a lovely list of what she would take to the Arctic. What super reading!
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 27 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
An Arctic Visitor
We were very lucky to have a visit from a parent, who used to live on an island off Norway. He came to talk to us all about what it is like to live in the Arctic. The children listened beautifully and were extremely interested in looking at all of the artefacts that he brought along.
We are…
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 27 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
Understanding the World Arctic
Making Arctic Explorer dens
The Ducklings and Little Chicks have loved working together to create Arctic explorer dens.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 26 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
problem solving construction team work
Checking the bird feeders
The Ducklings have loved making apple and seed bird feeders this week. They have enjoyed looking to see if any of the seeds have been eaten!
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 26 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
outdoor learning big bird watch
Applying our phonic skills
The Ducklings are becoming independent readers. They can apply their phonic skills to be able to read simple words, captions and even sentences all by themselves!
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 26 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
Using tools safely
The Ducklings have been using tools with care and safety, to chip away at the blocks of ice and free the trapped animals.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 26 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
outdoor learning Physical development
Discovering distance
The Ducklings have been finding out all about what distance is. Outside they have been talking about the distance between some different polar animals. They had to use comparative vocabulary such as closest, nearer, furthest and further to describe what they could see.
They also wanted to…
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 21 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
measure maths outdoor learning activemaths Counting
Making snowflakes
The Ducklings have been using their funky fingers to create snowflakes out of sticks and marshmallows. They are quite fiddly, but have managed really well.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 21 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
fine motor Creative learning Funky Fingers
Throwing snowballs
The Ducklings have been throwing 'snowballs' and adding up their scores as they try to aim them at different targets.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 14 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
outdoor learning Addition Throwing
Messy Play
We have had fun mark making with paint and shaving foam to make frosty patterns.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 14 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
Being imaginative
It is great fun turning a crate into a super sledge and going on an adventure!
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 14 January 2020
Category: Ducklings
Exploring Ice
The Ducklings have been using their senses to explore ice.
Posted by /blog/author/mcatterall/page:61 on 14 January 2020
Category: Ducklings