Blog by Mrs Stock
Making Shakers
This week we have started to learn all about our senses and the sense of hearing. As the children have been finding and making lots of different sounds outside, we thought it would be good to make some shakers.
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The children had to choose a container, box, tub or tube and the place…
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 21 September 2022
Category: Little Chicks
Throwing and Catching
Some of us this afternoon were out on the field practising our throwing and catching skills. Some were a little hesitant and closed their eyes as the ball came towards them, but I was very impressed with how many managed to catch the ball. We do need a little practise in throwing the ball back…
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 15 September 2022
Category: Little Chicks
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…
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 13 September 2022
Category: Little Chicks
construction Physical development PSED
Decorating our names.
We are very impressed with how many of our children recognise their name! Today we have used a range of media and resources to decorate each letter of our names. The children could choose from felt tips, wax crayons, sequins, paint, glitter and pompoms.
We think they have done an amazing job…
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 12 September 2022
Category: Little Chicks
Tremendous Thursday
The children all joined Miss Taylor in singing finger rhymes.
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Who can make the longest train?
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One of our old Little Chicks' teaching a new Little Chick how to play a maze game on the computer.
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 8 September 2022
Category: Little Chicks
Wonderful Wednesday
Today we have been counting out 5 Unifix cubes from a group and making a tower.
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We have also continued to do our self-portraits, our 'Amazing Me' wall is filling up with some super paintings and drawings.
The sun was out this afternoon and lots of us went out onto our physical area. We…
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 7 September 2022
Category: Little Chicks
Our Day - Mon 5th Sept
Where has the day gone!
Today we have started our topic 'Amazing Me'. At register time we went around the circle telling each other the people who live in their house, everyone was able to give an answer and spoke confidently in front of their new friends. The children have also been drawing…
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 5 September 2022
Category: Little Chicks
Our First Day
We have had a fantastic morning!
All the children have settle well and been really busy.
Making lunch in the home corner or for the restaurant.
Building.
Snack time.
Lego.
Playing trains.
Fine motor skills.
Jigsaws
Mark making.
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Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 1 September 2022
Category: Little Chicks
Our Seaside Paintings
Look at the children's super paintings of the seaside. Some children have included Blackpool Tower in their picture, people, a storm and of course the sea, sand, sky and sun.
To see more paintings, click on the link: …
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 28 June 2022
Category: Little Chicks
Patterns
This week we are looking at patterns. We are continuing and making our own patterns using two items.
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This is a pine cone, pebble, pine cone, pebble pattern.
Then using three items. Pebble, wood, shell, pebble, wood, shell.
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A team point for anyone who creates some patterns at home…
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 27 June 2022
Category: Little Chicks
Dot-to-Dots
This week we are ordering numbers, so for a mark making activity the children are completing dot-to-dots. The activity is aiding the children with number order and numeral recognition as well as their mark making skills.
I was very impressed with some of the colouring as well!
Some children…
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 6 June 2022
Category: Little Chicks
Making Fruit Kebabs
As part of Healthy Living Week the children made fruit kebabs to have for their snack. They could put, orange, strawberry, grapes, banana, apple, pear or melon onto their kebab.
To see more photos, please click on the link: …
Posted by /blog/author/jstock/page:5 on 23 May 2022
Category: Little Chicks