Today in crew we discussed the effects of global warming linking to COP26 and decided how we can make the world we live in a better place. We made a pledge to pick up litter so that it does not end up in the sea and discussed the impact of recycling. The children then thought about the birds flying in our toxicated air and decided they wanted to make a bird house to help protect them.
We decided that we would make a birds house to go in our school playground but first, we designed what we would want it to look like.
Our shout out goes to Paisley today for applying what she had learnt in maths into her play. She made buns in play dough for her friend’s birthday. She said that 4 was a 3 and a 1 and that was what she had learnt today. She then made 4 in different ways and could recall the number bonds without the dough.
Today in crew we thought about how we can make our world a better place to link to COP26. The children worked in groups to think of ideas and then created a tree. Their pledge was to compost leaves, grass and peel so that we could make the soil better to grow vegetables. They also said they would like taps that they can stop, blankets so the heating can be turned down, water from the water tray to be used on the garden, animals to be fed properly, and everyone being kind.
Welcome back 2B I have missed you all over the half term. I’ve loved hearing what the children have been getting up to in their holidays. We have had an exciting first few days back!
On Monday, we read our new text “Let the Children March”. I love this book, it explains an account of a very brave child who took part in the Children’s Crusade – a March organised by Martin Luther King to fight segregation laws in the 60’s in America. I was so impressed with the children’s comprehension, there are lots of tricky words in this book! Have a look at some of the examples in the photo below. To explain the idea of segregation, I told the children that if they had blue eyes they weren’t allowed to play on the trim trail. They couldn’t believe I would be so mean! Some children questioned it and others were very rightly upset and we all agreed it was unfair. Let’s see what other exciting lessons we will have based on this text!
Yesterday, we had a very exciting visitor! A real life artist called David! He drew Mr Meade and we were amazed, it looked just like him. We will be using our own drawings for a very exciting project linked to our expedition – take a look at just how proud we are of our work.
Using ‘strange’ equipment proved challenging at first but they got there in the end by persevering and collaborating. Well done to the green mathematicians!
Lucas has had such a positive mind set in class all day and it was fab to see some confidence shine through! Very proud of you today, young man!
3LS have enjoyed delving further into our expedition and learning why people come to Doncaster today. We have been learning about the plight and challenges faced by migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
Today children have been following the travels of ‘Little Amal’, a 12ft puppet who has been on a journey of almost 5000 miles from the Syrian/Turkish border.
Find out more at https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-59092059.amp
Today’s postcard goes to Kiara. Kiara consistently does her best and really is capable of amazing things. Not content with completing her own learning beautifully, she’s always quick to support and coach others. Well done Kiara!
F2 have settled in beautifully after half term and I am super proud of how hard they have been working. A special shoutout to our post card winners so far this week.
