Blog by Mrs Lees
Matching and sorting objects
In Maths this week our focus is to match and sort objects in different ways. We have a wealth of resources indoors and outdoors to enable the children to develop these skills independently.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 21 September 2022
Category: Ducklings
2D and 3D shapes
The children have our work on 2D and 3D shapes this week. They have been busy doing lots of sorting, noticing, naming, talking about properties and using mathematical vocabulary.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 16 September 2022
Category: Ducklings
Working together on our own interests
It has been so wonderful to observe many of the children come together and initiate their own learning this week. Each day a team of Ducklings have planned, communicated with one another beautifully and built a fantastic (and very colourful!) dinosaur land.
Such purposeful and busy building.…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 16 September 2022
Category: Ducklings
DT Speaking and Listening communication PSED
Weaving with our Funky Fingers
We have been busy developing our fine motor skills this weeks with a weaving activity. This activity also takes a lot of focus, concentration and control. Look at these super ribbon weaves!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 16 September 2022
Category: Ducklings
Getting ready for the rain
With today's rainy weather, we had an opportunity to practise putting on our puddle suits and wellies with independence, and of course, some guidance. A great start for the colder months ahead!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 6 September 2022
Category: Ducklings
Danny Duckling needs our help!
We were shocked to find that Danny Duck had made a big mess in the classroom this morning! We had lots of questions and found the answers in a letter to the children from Danny Duckling himself. We helped to make some class rules so that visitors into our room know exactly what we expect from…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 6 September 2022
Category: Ducklings
Sewing
This week we have been looking at the initial letter in our name and having a go at creating that letter using the sewing cards and needles. What super outcomes some of our children have achieved!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 2 September 2022
Category: Ducklings
Our first days in Ducklings
Our new Ducklings have settled in amazingly well on their first two days at 'big school'. We are so proud of how they have said goodbye to grown ups, listened to and carried out daily routines such as lunch time, organised their belongings and made new friends. They have loved exploring the…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 2 September 2022
Category: Ducklings
Enjoying ice pops
We all enjoyed a fruity ice pop in the heat of the afternoon, thanks to our PTFA.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 18 July 2022
Category: Ducklings
Staying cool in the sun
Today we have been finding ways to keep cool and stay safe in the sun. Our paddling pools have been a hit with the children!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 18 July 2022
Category: Ducklings
Our butterflies are released!
This week we got to say a happy 'hello' and a sad 'goodbye' as our amazing painted lady butterflies were released. The children were captivated watching them fly off onto their exciting new adventure. We are hoping to see them around our outdoor area over the next few weeks.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 9 June 2022
Category: Ducklings
science outdoor learning Understanding the World
Even and Odd numbers
This week in Maths we have been investigating what makes numbers even or odd. the children have been learning about 'pair wise patterns' and pairing and grouping numbers and amounts to discover if they are odd or even.
Ask your child if they can tell you about what makes a number odd or…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:7 on 9 June 2022
Category: Ducklings