We have continued exploring lifecycles, and there has been a real sense of wonder in the classroom. The children were so excited to discover that some of the seeds we planted last week have begun to sprout. Each day we have taken time to look closely and talk about what has changed. Spotting tiny roots and the first little shoots brought lots of smiles and animated conversations. Our seedlings have certainly been very well cared for, with plenty of water and even a little extra attention along the way. It has been a wonderful hands on experience that has helped the children begin to understand how things grow.
Our learning took us outdoors too, with a visit to the small pond in the forest area. The children were fascinated to see tadpoles wriggling in the water, and this quickly led to lots of questions and discussions. Back in the classroom, we explored information books together to learn more about the different stages of a frog lifecycle. The children loved creating their own frog habitat in a tuff tray, carefully thinking about what frogs might need to live. We even spent some time watching and waiting to see if any frogs might visit. Alongside this, the children worked together to decorate frog pictures and create a large lifecycle diagram, which they were very proud of.
Today was a very special way to end the week as we celebrated Purple Up Day. This gave us an opportunity to think about and appreciate families in the armed forces. The children joined a special assembly where they learned a little about what life can be like in a military family. They listened so thoughtfully and showed great respect. We also enjoyed a lively physical training session where the children practised marching and saluting like soldiers. There was lots of laughter during our tug of war game, and it was wonderful to see the children encouraging one another and working as a team.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend and we are looking forward to another week chock full of learning.
How you can help at home:
Plant seeds together and observe daily
Try planting simple seeds such as cress or beans. Encourage your child to check on them each day and talk about what they notice as they grow.
Explore lifecycles through stories and drawing
Read stories about frogs or other animals and chat about the different stages of their lifecycle. Your child could also draw their own pictures to show each stage.
Keep active with fun movement games
Practise marching, balancing, or play a gentle tug of war game at home to support your child’s physical development while having fun together.