Nursery - English - Write Dance
This week, the nursery class began their 'Write Dance' journey, a program designed to bridge the gap between large physical movements and early writing skills. We started with a focus on gross motor movement using the classic song 'The Grand Old Duke of York' as our guide. The children used ribbons to mirror the lyrics, moving their arms in large up and down motions. They were highly engaged, enjoying the visual feedback of the ribbons trailing through the air as they controlled their movements to match the rhythm of the music. To transition these movements toward literacy, the children then used their core muscles to lie on their tummies, a position that builds the shoulder stability necessary for writing. On large paper, they worked to recreate those same up and down movements, observing how their physical actions left marks on the page. This process was vital for helping the children give meaning to their movements, turning a physical dance into a purposeful mark-making experience.
Year 3 - English - The Characters, Settings and Events In A Story
This week, Year 3 traveled thousands of years into the past! We dove into the story of Stone Age Boy to discover what life was like long ago. The children became history detectives as we explored: Characters: We looked closely at the boy and his friend, Om. We talked about how they were different and what they learned from each other. The Setting: Using clues from the pictures and text, we described the cold caves and the busy Stone Age camp. Key Events: We mapped out the most exciting parts of the story, from the moment the boy tripped into the cave to his amazing adventures learning to hunt and flint-knap.
Year 6: English - Macbeth
This week in English, year 6 have been looking in depth at the character of Macbeth. We wrote a character description so that the reader could visualise what he looks like, and also understand his character traits. L.O: To write an effective character description.
Year 4 English - Writing with Adverbs
This week in our English lessons, Year 4 have been diligently putting their knowledge of adverbs to the test by adapting other texts. We have even managed to create some of our own sentences with appropriate adverbs!
Reception - Phonics - Tricky Words
This week, our Reception children have been diving into their "tricky words" using a multi-sensory Say It, Build It, Write It approach. This method helps children master words that don't follow standard phonetic rules by engaging different parts of their brain. First, the children Say It, looking closely at the word and identifying the "tricky" part that doesn't play fair. Next, they Build It using the magnetic letters, which helps them physically manipulate the sequence of sounds. Finally, they Write It using whiteboards to solidify their muscle memory. This hands-on sequence transforms abstract memorization into an interactive challenge, building both their reading confidence and their fine motor skills.
Year 6: English - Macbeth
This week Year 6 have started responding to Macbeth, by William Shakespeare. We have looked at a range of front cover designs, and made evidence based predictions from our findings. L.O: To make evidence based predictions.
.jpg)
Year 3 - Guided Reading - The Fantastic Mr. Fox
This week, Year 3 immersed themselves in Chapters 11 and 12 of Roald Dahl's classic, The Fantastic Mr Fox. Our guided reading sessions focused intensely on developing their vocabulary and comprehension skills. The children tackled challenging questions designed to deepen their understanding of the author's carefully chosen language. They successfully defined and discussed rich vocabulary encountered in the chapters and explored how these words contributed to the tense and exciting atmosphere.
.jpg)
Year 2 - English - Christmas Poems
Year 2 have concluded their poetry unit with an amazing final project: festive poems all about Christmas! The children have worked hard to master the use of adjectives, using powerful describing words to bring their writing to life. We are incredibly proud of the creativity and independence they demonstrated, resulting in wonderful verses describing sparkling lights and scrumptious treats!
Year 1 - Phonics - Tricky Word Trees
This week, Year 1 brought some festive cheer into our phonics session by combining their learning with Christmas fun! We've been working on identifying and correctly writing those essential 'Tricky Words.'
Year 1 - English - Writing
What a fantastic start to the day we had during our morning register! Year 1 were busy focusing on a vital skill: writing detailed sentences about things they could see. This activity is a wonderful way to wake up our brains and practice all those important writing conventions we've been learning.
Pre-School-Decorating The Christmas Tree-Gross And Fine Motor Skills
We officially kicked off the festive season today by decorating our classroom Christmas tree! The children absolutely loved getting into the Christmas spirit. This wasn't just fun, though—it was a fantastic workout for their physical skills: Gross Motor Skills: The children used their large muscle groups, stretching high onto their tiptoes and reaching their arms wide to carefully wrap the tinsel around the whole tree. Fine Motor Skills: Great care and concentration were needed to grasp the delicate baubles, unhook the small metal hangers, and carefully place them onto the tree branches without dropping them! It was wonderful to see their teamwork and excitement as they transformed our classroom into a winter wonderland! They did an amazing job!
.png)
