In expedition today we were historians and looked at a very old special bear. The children worked collaboratively to make a jigsaw of Mrs Bubb’s old bear. We discussed what the curiosity box bear means to Mr Meade’s dad and how he has looked after it for 65 years. The children said how they knew it was old by the faded colour, the fur and how it was really floppy. The children then drew their families and special bears they have at home. #LovePlover
Welcome our crew bear… Sunshine!
In expedition we learnt about the history of how teddy bears are made. We then discussed the instructions on how to make a bear. As a crew we worked together to build a bear. We described how our new bear felt and shared kindness messages for our crew bear. In crew, we showed democracy to vote for the name of our crew bear from the children’s suggestions. There were lots of names that the children came up with but the winning name was Sunshine.
The children are very excited to look after Sunshine.
Mrs Price
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Welcome our crew bear… Rainbow!
In expedition we learnt about the history of how teddy bears are made. We then discussed the instructions on how to make a bear. As a crew we worked together to build a bear. We described how our new bear felt and shared kindness messages for our crew bear. In crew, we showed democracy to vote for the name of our crew bear from the children’s suggestions. Check the results below… we will look after you Rainbow! #LovePlover
What a fantastic day we had experiencing what it might have been like for children during World War 2. From evacuation to recycling scrap; school lessons to air raids, we had a great taste of life in the forties and will be able to use the experience throughout this expedition.
Mrs Graves
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3H were evacuated to Barton-upon-Humber on Tuesday. Parents waved us on our way as we left the city of Doncaster with gas mask boxes, name cards and packed lunches in hand. On our arrival at Wilderspin School, we met our billeting officer – Naomi – who showed us where we would have to stay and told us what would be expected of us as a child in 1940’s Britain. She then gave us a stereotypical 1940’s school experience where we heard Princess Elizabeth’s speech to the nation during this difficult time.
Later, Ian taught us all about Churchill’s Cogs. It’s fair to stay that 3H didn’t realise quite how difficult life was for children during World War Two.
What a fabulous day!
Mrs Haycock
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