We have started doing PE on Monday morning now. This week the children learned to travel like a caterpillar and had to work hard to coordinate their arms and legs - perhaps they could demonstrate to you at home!

 

Our Mondrian-inspired artwork is now complete! After learning about Piet Mondrian and his use of bold lines and primary colours, the children created their own eye-catching designs. This week, they evaluated their finished pieces, talking about what they liked best and what they might try differently next time. 

 

We have launched our new topic all about toys. The children talked about their favourite toys at home and enjoyed discussing what makes them special. We also began looking at toys from the past, comparing them to the ones we play with today. It was lovely to hear the children’s curiosity and excitement as they explored old-fashioned toys and spotted the similarities and differences. The children were inspired to create a toy shop and we have explored money, including how to keep it safe.

 

In Drawing Club, we read the story 'Lost in the Toy Museum' by David Lucas. The children loved following the characters’ adventure through the museum and imagining what it would be like if their own toys could come to life! They created brilliant drawings inspired by the story and used fantastic descriptive language to bring their ideas to life. They are growing in confidence when writing about their drawings and have really impressed me with this.

 

In maths, the children have investigated mass and capacity. They enjoyed lots of practical activities such as comparing the weight of objects, exploring balance scales, and experimenting with measuring containers.

 

Have a lovely weekend

 

Mrs Harris