Blog by Mrs Lees
Revisiting Subtraction
This week in Maths we are recapping our learning on subtraction. The children are practising counting back to take away, using real life objects to help them explore answers and solving real life problems involving taking away.
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 22 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
Our trip to the Vehicle Museum
The Ducklings had the most amazing trip to The British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland . They got to learn about engines and vehicles from the past, got to go on some amazing and unusual vehicles and do activities related to the things they had.
The children loved every moment, and to…
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 22 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
trip History Speaking and Listening Understanding the World
Symmetrical Patterns
In Maths this week we have explored the concept of symmetry through pattern. The children have created symmetrical patterns, recognised deliberate mistakes in patterns and revisited more complex patterns in their independent learning.
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 14 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
CVCC and CCVC words
In Phonics this week we have been practicing and applying our knowledge of CVCC and CCVC words. We have lots of played games, including being word detectives!
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 14 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
writing fine motor English phonics
Staying cool in the heat
This glorious weather has tied in nicely with 'Healthy Living Week' and learning ways to look after our bodies and stay safe in the sun. We have talked about the importance of sun hats, cream, shade and drinking water.
We also discussed keeping our skin cool and decided to make some paddling…
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 14 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
Physical development Healthy living week
Making (and eating!) Fruit Salad
As part of our 'Healthy Living Week' the Ducklings have been learning about healthy foods, what makes a balanced diet and food groups. We chose the food group of fruit and decided to make a delicious fruit salad. The children peeled, chopped and segmented the fruits and added juices. Most…
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 14 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
science Physical development Healthy living week
A visit from The Bird Man
What a wonderful treat we had this week when we had a visit from Alan, also know as 'The Bird Man'. We got to meet a hawk, an eagle and a barn owl, learning all about their habitats, what food they eat and how they are adapted to hunt and survive. The even got to show off their amazing wings when…
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 8 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
science Speaking and Listening Understanding the World Science week 2023
Connecting with the Outdoor environment
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As part of Science week we have been connecting with our outdoor spaces to explore which creatures share these spaces with us. We found so many minibeasts, some in unexpected places, and loved finding out about their habitat.
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 8 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
science Understanding the World Science week 2023
Our amazing outdoors
As you are aware, our outdoor area had been under development for some time now. As we now have most areas set up, it has been lovely to stand back and watch how the children are enjoying and connecting with our exciting new space.
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 8 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
Making Connections
Our topic during Science week this week is exploring the concept of 'Making Connections'. The children have loved going outside and exploring and connecting with our immediate environment. We have been discussing the animals and insects that we might see in our surroundings.
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 8 June 2023
Category: Ducklings
science Understanding the World Science week 2023
Thinking about Transport in the past and present
As part of our topic this week we have been looking at what transport was like for people in the past and discussing similarities, differences and changes we notice.
Ask your child to tell you how bicycles and cars have changes!
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 25 May 2023
Category: Ducklings
History Understanding the World
Doubles!
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In Maths this week we have been learning what happens to a number when we double it. The children have been exploring doubles in lots of ways, like finding and matching doubles around the environment.
Posted by /blog/author/slees on 25 May 2023
Category: Ducklings