Blog by Tag: Daffodils

This week in Forest School, Team Daffodils have been exploring the effects of the rain. We have found muddy puddles to jump and roll in and searched in the pond for creatures. Team Daffodils were very disappointed to find only old toys in the pond, which they have retrieved and returned to Forest…

Last week, the Daffodils explored a Little Town in the school hall. We enjoyed role playing in the different areas; particularly where there were costumes to try on and vehicles to ride. There was lots of excitement and we all had lots of fun playing with new friends in our Team Daffodils.

This week, Team Daffodils have been learning about smallest, small, big and biggest. The children compared objects in Forest School and decided who had the biggest. 

This week, we have brought back our junk modelling table. The children have explored the different materials and constructed 3D models. We've had rocket ships, airplanes, musical instruments and so much more! 

This week, we have been exploring our new non-fiction text about doctors. We have turned our non-fiction text into a story. In our story, we have identified the characters, who are Doctor Mani and Toney. We have looked at where the story is set and what the problem and solution are. The children…

We've had a very exciting week in Daffodils! On Monday some eggs arrived in Daffodils. The children counted 10 eggs. On Wednesday our eggs started to hatch. By the end of Wednesday, the children counted 5 chick and 5 eggs left to hatch. By Thursday morning, the children counted 9 chicks and 1 egg…

This week, Daffodils' parents were invited to learn more about phonics. After our workshop, we returned to class for some playtime together. The children loved sharing their choosing with their parents.

This week we've introduce 'Book Time' in Daffodils. Together, we've talked about how to take care of books and started looking at how to read stories before we can read words. The children have enjoyed getting cosy in the book corner and on the carpet with their books. 

This week Daffodils class explored the forest school area. We had a great time picking daisies, waving long grass in the wind and breaking up the ice in the mud kitchen. We all remembered our kind hands and made sure that everyone was welcomed in our games. Daffodils have asked to go back to…

Daffodils class loved their Rudolph Run last Friday - most managed to stay upright! They were very excited to meet Santa as well.

This week, we are beginning to learn how to write our names. We are using our name cards to look at the shape of the letters in our names. Then, we are having a go at writing what we think our name looks like in our Christmas cards.

This week, during Write Dance, the children have been using the ribbons to practise their gross motor skills (larger muscle movements). Firstly, we learnt to sing and dance along to the song 'The Rainbow'. Then, each group performed the song with ribbons to their friends and teachers. Here are…