Blog by Mrs Lees
Fascinating Snails
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Today the children noticed a lot of snails when outside. This we a perfect opportunity to get up close, handle and share our knowledge about snails. It was lovely to see how gentle, curious and excited the children were.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 10 May 2018
Category: Ducklings
Facts about worms
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We have been going crazy about worm facts this week! The children have been discovering the wonderful world of worms and writing about their favourite facts.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 1 May 2018
Category: Ducklings
Visit to St Hilda's Church
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Today we were very excited to walk up to visit St Hilda's church and meet Reverend Carolyn. We were fortunate to be able to explore the church and an opportunity to ask Reverend Carolyn lots of questions.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 26 April 2018
Category: Ducklings
A visit from Reverend Hannah
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Today we had a visit from Reverend Hannah Boyd who came to tell the Ducklings all about Baptism and Christenings. The children enjoyed acting out a christening service and learning about Hannah's job as a vicar.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 19 April 2018
Category: Ducklings
Learning about Capacity
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This week the Ducklings are learning all about capacity. The children have been excited to carry out challenges around the environment. I'm sure they can tell you all about their super learning!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 17 April 2018
Category: Ducklings
Problem solving with water
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We turned a dull, rainy morning into an opportunity for a spot of problem solving. The children set up a network of water channels and worked together to figure out ways for the water to flow. An amazing chance to develop our communication and language skills.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 17 April 2018
Category: Ducklings
Measuring and Ordering
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In Mathematics this week we are measuring objects using non standard measures, comparing and ordering objects. The children are using language such as smallest, largest, biggest, widest, narrowest, tallest and shortest to compare and order.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 10 April 2018
Category: Ducklings
Exploding Planets!
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Today we have been experimenting with baking soda, vinegar and water to make some bubbling planets. The children decided they wanted to make the 'red planet', Mars, and loved observing the explosions of bubbles and fizzing.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 14 March 2018
Category: Ducklings
Bubble Fun!
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As part of our Science Investiagtion Week we are exploring bubbles outside. The children were using hoops to investigate just what we can do. We loved using the large hoops to put ourselves inside a bubble.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 13 March 2018
Category: Ducklings
Mummies on our minds
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This week we have been thinking all about our mummies. The children have been using adjectives to describe their mummies and about why mummies are special to us. The children are very excited about making Sunday special.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 7 March 2018
Category: Ducklings
Young Seasider Winner's Evening
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We had a wonderful evening at Blackpool Tower Circus celebrating our four amazing competition winners. A huge 'Well Done' to Olivia, Amber, Isabelle and Charlotte on your fantastic entries.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 7 March 2018
Category: Ducklings
Hot Seating with Baby Bear
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This week we are continuing to look at the story 'Whatever Next'. We have experienced 'hot seating', where the children are questioned when in role as the character of Baby Bear. The Ducklings teachers were very impressed with the super questions put to Baby Bear and how well some of the children…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:31 on 27 February 2018
Category: Ducklings