Number Bonds to 10

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In Maths this week the Ducklings are learning their number bonds (pairs) to 10. The children are expected to know some bonds by heart, so we have enhanced many areas throughout our environment for children to practice and demonstrate their understanding. Just take a look at our giant 10…

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 15 March 2022

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Grand opening of our new playground

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Today was an exciting day for EYFS with the unveiling of our new playground. Mr Lee Cadwallader, our P.E governor, came along to cut the ribbon and officially open the area. 

The children will not only use this area for play, turn taking and enjoying with their friends, but will greatly promote…

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 15 March 2022

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PE with Fleetwood Town

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The children are loving their PE lessons with Fleetwood Town. This week we have been playing team games and moving in different pathways. 

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 11 March 2022

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World Book Day in EYFS

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The children have been very excited to share their costumes, stories and excitement with one another for World Book Day in EYFS. 

We have drawn and written about our favourite places to read, designed front covers for our favourite books and shared our books and stories as part of topic…

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 3 March 2022

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Our 'Young Seasiders' Winners

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Today our two Young Seasiders winners got to visit The Gallery at Blackpool and the Fylde University Campus to view their displayed and have their photo taken for the Gazette. 

We are so proud of these two brothers...their passion for art and design and their personal accomplishments mean so…

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 2 March 2022

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Brown Ducklings African dance Part 2

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Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 28 February 2022

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Brown Duckling's African Dance Part 1

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Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 28 February 2022

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African drumming

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Our African drumming workshop was fantastic! The children learned about jembo djembe drums, how they are made and how to use them in different ways, changing tempo and pitch. 

 

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 28 February 2022

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African dancing

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Today the children had the most amazing time in our African dance workshop. They learned a sequence of dance moves to African music and presented their dances to each other. 

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 28 February 2022

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Length and height

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In Mathematics this week we are exploring length and height through our story 'Handa's Surprise'. The children are ordering Handa's fruits in length and height order and making comparisons. 

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 22 February 2022

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Mental Health Awareness Week

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We have been super busy this week with thinking about our mental health and things that make us calm, happy and safe. Today we tried some mindfulness colouring whilst listening to relaxing music. 

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 10 February 2022

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Learning tricky words

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We learn our tricky words in lots of different ways. One of the Ducklings favourite things to do is the Speed Trial Challenge. The children try to beat their own personal time to get as many tricky words correct as possible. 

Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:9 on 9 February 2022

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