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Our first PE lesson
On Friday we changed into our pumps and went into the hall for our very first PE lesson. We learnt about the importance of listening to instructions and finding a suitable space to stand in. We listened to our teacher's instructions carefully for how to move and when to stop.
Category: Ducklings
Parrots Week 2
Another busy week in Parrot’s class with lots of learning taking place! The children have settled in really well; it is such a huge step up from Reception to Year 1 so I would like to say a big well done boys and girls for showing some great resilience to all the change!
This week we have…
Category: Parrots
Camp Fire
Some of our Little Chicks had great fun pretend playing camp fires this afternoon.
"Mrs Stock we're making a camp fire."
"Why do you need a fire?"
"Cos it's a hot day."
"So why do you need a fire on a hot day."
"Make marshmallows."
"J...., you can help us find…
Category: Little Chicks
Outdoors
Little Chicks were engrossed in outdoor play.
Water Play. Construction. Moving and handling wheelbarrow.
Balancing. Role play. …
Category: Little Chicks
Our Golden Rules
Today the Ducklings came into school and discovered a big mess left by somebody in our reading area. Danny Duck had a letter for them which made them think about how they should look after the classroom and all of our toys.
The Ducklings unanimously decided that they should all play a part in…
Category: Ducklings
Charlie and Cheryl Chick
We would like you to meet Charlie and Cheryl Chick who will come to visit you at sometime of the year.
They will be given out to Little Chicks and will stay at home until the next time Little Chick is back in school.
Today Charlie goes home with Penelope and Cheryl with Alfie.
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Category: Little Chicks
What a big mess!
Today we came into school to find a big mess on the floor! It made us ask some questions...who had made the mess? What can we do about it? How can we remind others not to make a mess in our classroom?
Danny Duck has written us a letter to ask us to help to keep our classroom tidy and to follow…
Category: Ducklings
Another lovely lunch!
Enjoying another lovely lunch today of either sausage and bean casserole, pesto pasta or jacket potato and filling.
Category: Ducklings
Our First Days at School
The Ducklings have impressed us all with how well they have settled and enjoyed their first few days at school. They have adjusted really well to the daily routines. They are learning to follow our rules and are sharing and playing nicely together. We are also impressed with how they are exploring…
Category: Ducklings
Little Chicks Learning
Little Chicks have been learning the number 1 and the amount.
Little Chicks identified number 1 and had to place fruit in the bowl.
Little Chicks were asked to found one item from around the room.
Little Chicks have been learning lunch routine. They enjoyed…
Category: Little Chicks
Ordering numbers
This week the children are given the opportunity to independently explore and order numbers around the classroom. It has been lovely to watch how confident some of our Ducklimgs are with ordering.
Category: Ducklings
Brown Ducklings settle into school life
The children have started school life so well and are beginning to settle into routines brilliantly. What a super start to life at Carleton Grren!
Category: Ducklings