Ducklings
Applying our phonics
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There are always opportunities to use and apply new letters and sounds in reading and writing.
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Dragon Dancing
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The Ducklings have enjoyed creating their own dragon dances when learning all about Chinese New Year!
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music dance Physical development Chinese new year
Wet and Windy
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Despite the weather being very wet and windy last week, the ducklings have still enjoyed learning outdoors! When you have the right clothes it isn't a problem!
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Story telling
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One of the challenges this week for the Ducklings was to create their own story and to perform it with the puppets and puppet theatre. They used lots of expressive language and interesting vocabulary.
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reading Speaking and Listening
Writing in the sand
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In the Ducklings we practise our handwriting in lots of different ways to help form our cursive letters correctly.
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Kung Hei Fat Choi 2019
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The Ducklings found out lots about Chinese New Year today, who celebrates it and how. They enjoyed creating their own dragon dances outside and tasting different foods during their snack time. They were very good at using the chop sticks and they loved the prawn crackers and dipping sauce!
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Understanding the World Chinese new year
Knights in Training
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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.
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Understanding how to Subtract
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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!
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Chinese New Year
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This week is the start of the Chinese New Year. The children have been learning the story behind this celebration, and have been immersed in some of the traditions. The children have also been creating dances outside, moving as Chinese dragons and making music.
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Knights in training!
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The Ducklings are taking on the role of knights ready for our trip to Clitheroe Castle next week!
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Skittle Subtraction
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The Ducklings have been exploring subtraction using a game of skittles today! They were super at writing the number sentences that they created. They also got to practise their kicking and rolling skills too!
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Phonics
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Using our phonic skills to help us segment and spell words independently.
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