Blog by Tag: Understanding the World
Chineses Zodiac Year of the Tiger
Little Chicks have been learning the signs of the Chinese Zodiac. They have made a badge that shows the animal of the year they were born.
Little Chicks were either a Rooster or a Dog.
Rooster Dog
Harley …
Category: Little Chicks
Understanding the World Multicultural Chinese new year
Bird Spotting
After making our bird feeders, the children have now been patiently waiting to see which birds they can spot and identify them.
Category: Ducklings
big bird watch Understanding the World
Arctic Presentation Mr Redman
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Little Chicks and Ducklings were introduced to Mr Redman whom has spent 15 years in the Arctic in Norway.
Arctic is the North Pole
Antartica is the South Pole
In Winter it is dark all day/night and in Summer light all day/night.
What do you wear in the Arctic thick socks, warm…
Category: Little Chicks
animals geography Understanding the World
Super Scientists
The Ducklings have been investigating and trying to find out which is the best material to wrap Jack Frost's hands in to stop them melting. They wrapped ice up in paper, bubble wrap, plastic and foil. They observed the changes over time, talking about what they could see and came to the…
Category: Ducklings
science Understanding the World
Making Bird Feeders
This morning we have been outside making bird feeders. We mixed seeds with lard and then pressed the lard into a pine cone. For some reason a few children didn't like the feel of the lard! We then hung the feeders in the garden. We now just have to wait and see what birds come and feed from…
Category: Little Chicks
Scishow kids Arctic North
Sci show kids
As part of our learning about the Arctic the children watched Sci show kids it taught us about the Arctic. Little Chicks have been asked to ask a question about the Artic to learn to use questions in conversation. 15.1.22
Georgia “Do their noses turn to ice Polar bears?” …
Category: Little Chicks
animals science geography Understanding the World
Scishow kids Arctic North
Little Chicks have been learning about the Arctic North the children learnt about the animals, the habitat, what food the animals hunt for and what the weather is like in the Arctic North.
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The thickness of the ice, Walrus, Seal, Arctic Fox.
Little Chicks used the role…
Category: Little Chicks
animals science geography Understanding the World
Helping Jack Frost
We have carried out a science investigation to help Jack Frost, just in case he loses his hands again! Last week when we found jack Frost's frozen hands, we brought them inside to look at but they melted. We wanted to know where the best place would be to put his hands if we ever found them again,…
Category: Ducklings
science Understanding the World
A frosty surprise in the classroom
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On Tuesday we had a surprise when we came to school. We found frosty footprints and a letter. On reading the letter, we found that Jack Frost had left it and he needed our help! It had been so cold in the night that his hands had snapped off and he needed our help to find them! Luckily we managed…
Category: Ducklings
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Harvesting
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The Ducklings have enjoyed visiting the school garden to harvest the sprouts and leeks that are ready to be eaten. The sprouts are ready just in time for our Christmas lunch in school next week. We can't wait to try them! Thank you for taking us Mrs Hicks!
Category: Ducklings
outdoor learning Understanding the World harvest
Light it up!
The Ducklings have been investigating how to light up the stable in Bethlehem using simple electrical equipment - wires, batteries and bulbs.
Category: Ducklings
Frosty Day Fun
The Ducklings loved getting outdoors and exploring the wintery weather left by Jack Frost! Lots of opportunities for talking and asking questions.
Category: Ducklings