Blog by Mrs Lees
A visit from the fire engine
We had such an exciting and amazing experience when the fire engine came to visit EYFS. The children loved learning about the engine, sitting in the back and front of the engine and using the fire hose. Myles described the experience as being 'the best day of my life'.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 19 March 2019
Category: Ducklings
A visit from a train driver
Today we had the pleasure of Abigail's uncle teaching us all about his job as a driver on Northern Rail. The children enjoyed learning about signals, different types of sins and how a train works.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 14 March 2019
Category: Ducklings
How tall are we?
This week in Maths we are thinking about how to measure height. We have been learning and using mathematical language and placing objects ( and ourselves !) in height order.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 13 March 2019
Category: Ducklings
Spending time with Romeo
The Ducklings always amaze us with their mature, considerate and sensible behaviour when Romeo comes in to see us during the week. As part of our rainbow challenge reward, the children spent some quality time with Romeo, learning about him and taking turns to walk him and throw his ball. It is…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 4 March 2019
Category: Ducklings
Bringing shapes to life
This week we are going crazy about shapes! We are using our funky fingers and super design technology skills to build lots of different 2D and 3 D shapes. We are thinking about their properties, mainly vertices, edges and faces.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 4 March 2019
Category: Ducklings
Jungle artwork
Today I was invited into Parrots to look at the amazing jungle watercolor art work. I was amazed at how the children had looked at the smallest details of a jungle scene and recreated this in their work. I loved talking to the children about the artistic choices they had made. Well done,…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 1 March 2019
Category: Parrots
Programming the Beebots
In ICT we are learning to program the Beetbots. The children have been experimenting with giving the Beebots instructions to move forwards, backwards, turn left and right and how to clear its memory. Next week we will be instructing the Beebots to move around a track.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 27 February 2019
Category: Ducklings
Working at the Car Wash
This week we are taking advantage of the glorious weather and have set up a car wash. The children have been busy organising the vehicles and making sure they're clean enough to continue their journey.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 27 February 2019
Category: Ducklings
Clitheroe Castle
We had an amazing visit to Clitheroe Castle for our 'fantastic finish'. The sun shone as the children learned how to use a sword to befriend a dragon, listened to a story about a brave knight at the castle, experienced the castle's keep and the museum. Our children were exceptionally well behaved…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 22 February 2019
Category: Ducklings
Applying our phonics
There are always opportunities to use and apply new letters and sounds in reading and writing.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 11 February 2019
Category: Ducklings
Knights in Training
Many of the children have been so busy at home designing and creating their own armour in their quest to become a Duckling Knight. The children are loving acting out with their friends.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 5 February 2019
Category: Ducklings
Understanding how to Subtract
The children are learning how to subtract in lots of fun, practical ways this week, from squashing dragon's eggs to see how many we have left, to selecting their own materials to subtract. Ask your child to show you how to take away!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:26 on 5 February 2019
Category: Ducklings