Blog by Tag: Understanding the World
A visit from the police
As we end our 'People who Help Us' topic, we had a visit from two police officers to talk about their role in the community. The children were thrilled to get to sit inside a police car and learn all about how commuinity police officers help us each day.
Category: Ducklings
Speaking and Listening Understanding the World PSED People who help us
Investigating Ice
Once again we wrapped up and braved the cold. We managed to break off some ice from the field, it was full of grass.
The ice was very cold and quite thick.
We brought some ice into the classroom to see what would happen to it.
By the end of the day the ice had started to melt and…
Category: Little Chicks
Understanding the World environment
Braving the cold
This morning we wrapped up in puddle suits, coats, hats, scarves, gloves and wellies. We then braved the cold to explore the ice and frost on the field.
The children said that the grass was 'crunchy'.
We found out that the ice was very slippery and that it cracked and broke under…
Category: Little Chicks
Understanding the World environment
A visit from Mr Luty
Our caretaker, Mr Luty, came in to talk about his role in our school community this week. The children enjoyed listening to him talk about all of the busy jobs he does to keep our school clean and safe. We also got to see and learn about some of the tools he uses each day in his job. George, the…
Category: Ducklings
Speaking and Listening Understanding the World community communication
A visit from a Police Inspector
Our Ducklings and Little Chicks were lucky to have a visit from one of our school parents who is a Police Inspector. We got to learn first had about how equipment is used, why policing is such an important role in our community and how the police keep us all safe. The children asked some amazing…
Category: Ducklings
Speaking and Listening Understanding the World community communication PSED
Investigating the best material for an emergency worker's coat
The Ducklings have been investigating different materials to see which one would show up best in the dark, to make a hi-vis jacket. Which colour do you think would shpw up the best in the dark?
Category: Ducklings
Midwife and Doctor Role Play
Following on from our midwife visit earlier this week, the Ducklings created their own role-play scenarios. On Friday, the doctors were called, as a baby was about to be born! They will make very caring health professionals when they grow up!
Category: Ducklings
Understanding the World Role-play
Medical emergency!
The Ducklings have loved having our visitors in this week, talking about their jobs. The children have learnt so much about the different jobs and it is now lovely to see them taking on these roles in their pretend play.
Category: Ducklings
Understanding the World Role-play
People who Keep us Healthy
Our Ducklings have been very busy this week learning about people who keep us fit and healthy. The children have been looking after babies and making them better at the maternity hospital, enjoying the hospital role play and making one another better after various injuries and ailments. It is a…
Category: Ducklings
Understanding the World Role-play communication
A visit from a nurse
Today we had a fantastic visit from George's mummy, who is a nurse. The children got to learn all about what a busy, caring and important job a nurse does, what their job involves, how they care for others and how they keep others safe and healthy. The children got to see and handle some resources…
Category: Ducklings
Speaking and Listening Understanding the World communication PSED
A midwife calling
Today, Otis’s mum came to talk to us about her job as a midwife. The children listened with interest and had lots of interesting questions to ask her. She showed us some of the special equipment that she uses each day and we even got to meet and have a cuddle with baby Finn. Thank you for…
Category: Ducklings
A visit from a doctor
As part of our 'People who help us/Keep us healthy' topic, we were so lucky to have Zaneera's parents come in and speak about their job as doctors. The children asked some amazing questions about vaccines, hospitals and keeping healthy.
Category: Ducklings