Ducklings
Sound Sorting
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The Ducklings have been sorting objects according to the first sound that they begin with - s, a, t, p, i or n.
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Finding 1 more and 1 less
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This week in maths we have been saying the number that is 1 more or 1 less than a given number. We were able to check our ideas by using real objects to either add 1 more or make 1 less by taking one away.
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Exploring touch outdoors
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This week the children have been collecting a variety of materials outdoors and sorting it according to how it feels. We have been so impressed with the range of vocabulary the children have used.
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Digging with trowels
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As part of our whole school learning, the children have been learning to use trowels to dig. We have been talking about why it's important to dig up the roots of a weed, the important work of worms and why we need to wear gardening gloves. We most definitely have some budding gardeners!
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More or Less
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In mathematics, with our talking partners, we have compared two amounts and decided which group has more and which group has less or fewer.
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Junk modelling
This week the Ducklings have enjoyed making models using a variety of junk materials and tools. There have been lots of opportunities for speaking and listening while the children discuss what they are going to make together and how.
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Bubble fun
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The Ducklings and Little Chicks have had great fun exploring making giant bubbles.
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outdoor learning Understanding the World
Colour mixing
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Having lots of puddles about has been great to explore mixing colours in.
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Exploring our sense of touch
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The Ducklings have been exploring their sense of touch. Outside today they hunted for different objects and sorted them according to whether they felt hard, soft, rough or smooth.
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Practising our phonics at home
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It has been really wonderful to see some children going home and continuing the letters and sounds work we have covered on rhyming words. Take a look at Luciana's amazing list!
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Let's get this party started!
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This week our home corner has been transformed into a birthday party. The children have been setting up the party for guests, counting out candles, cups and plates, making and serving party food, writing cards and invitations and singing 'Happy Birthday' to their friends. When you blow out the…
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Exploring our sense of touch
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In topic this week we are learning about our sense of touch. The children have learned about how cells in our skin send signals to our brain about the things we feel. The children can explore this independently on our investigation table, using blindfolds and feels bags. What super describing…
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