Blog by Tag: construction
Construction fun
The Ducklings have loved the new addition to our outdoor construction area - some old go-kart tyres. They were quick to create their own ideas of what to build with large construction equipment. They have built racing cars, fire engines and bridges.
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Category: Ducklings
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Den Building
Yesterday afternoon we were out in the rain den building.
The children used poles which they joined together using connectors, ropes, plastic sheets and tyres.
Within this activity the children are learning:
- how to transport equipment safely
- how to join pieces together
- how to work…
Category: Little Chicks
construction Physical development PSED
Bee Hotel
As part of pur topic on Mini beasts Little Chicks have constructed a Bee Hotel. They used a plastic bottle rolled the paper and slotted inside the plastic bottle. Miss Taylor made a handle for them to hang in their garden.
Little Chicks will bring them home and it is over to…
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Construction fun!
The Ducklinngs have been selecting construction materials of their own choosing to make models of a flower.
Category: Ducklings
construction Creative learning
Construction gets underway!
The Ducklings were thrilled to watch the diggers make a start on the new playground this morning. They will enjoy watching the progress over the next few weeks.
Category: Ducklings
Creating Penguins
The children have been given all the different parts they need to create their own penguin. The children have had to think which order they need to stick things on and if they need to use glue or tape. An adult has been there to support them when needed. Some children are a little mean…
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A web for Incy Wincy
After joining in with the nursery rhyme Incy Wincy, the Ducklings have been exploring making webs for Incy using creative materials of their choice.
Category: Ducklings
construction Creative learning
London Bridge
After reading the nursery rhyme London Bridge, the Ducklings investigated building a bridge that would be strong enough to carry a London bus! They used all sorts of different junk materials to test out their ideas.
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Building homes
The Ducklings enjoyed using different construction toys to build models of their homes.
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3D shapes
Little Chicks have ben learning about 3d shapes. They are learning the names, the different quantities faces, sides and vertices on each shape.
use the
Little Chicks use the shape cards to match shapes.
Little Chicks use a variety of construction equipment to make 3D…
Category: Little Chicks
construction 3D shapes Active learning
Designing a Pirate Ship
Little Chicks have been making Pirate Ships they used an assortment of materials to construct their Pirate Ship. When we had made the ships we experimented placing them in the water, some could float others sank.
Experiment at home using different materials to make a Pirate…
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Constructing fireworks
As we have been learning about bonfire night the children have been creating their own exploding fireworks with the construct straws.
Category: Ducklings