We have been focusing on Winter over the last few weeks. A somewhat difficult concept given the changes in seasonal weather patterns. But we have had lots of fun; designing our own Winter clothing and taking photographs of each other using the school camera to create mini-me's. Take a look; we have cheeky Hazelnuts throwing snowballs, some making snow angels and others hiding behind frosty trees!
We have used our careful observations from the few snowy/frosty days to create this scene. The children have enjoyed making snowflakes from paper doilies too! If you look carefully you may even spot me (though somewhat younger, less gray and less wrinkled!).
Well done Hazelnuts on a fabulous display- watch our Dolce and Gabbana, we have some fabulous clothing designers!
Within our topic we have also put our minds to the test and used our current knowledge of ice to help rescue Elsa and Kristoff from blocks of ice! We made predictions and tried to explain our reasons why before testing them out. We used Bob the Builder's tools, hot water and salt to free our Disney friends!
Our castle roleplay, which became an Elsa Ice Castle at one point has now had a re-invigoration! Presenting Hazelnuts, new igloo...
In maths we have explored repeating patterns, with some children using this as inspiration for their Winter clothes. This week we have been refining our counting skills and exploring early place value, using ten-cube ice trays and penguins. We have estimated the number of penguins in a huddle before counting them and finding this value in numicon. Well done guys!
