Fine Motor Fun in Reception!

Apple Tree have had great fun developing their fine motor skills, making the muscles in their fingers and hands stronger.

                      

One of our challenges was to thread little beads onto sticks of spaghetti. We took our time and showed great concentration. 

Another challenge was to fill a pipette with water and very carefully squeeze drops of water into the suction cups. 

We also enjoyed playing with the coloured rice. Our challenge was to use our fingers and mark making tools to draw different 2D shapes. 

The secrets of Stonehenge in Year 3

In our Humanities lessons this week, Year 3 have been learning about Stonehenge. We began by looking at photographs of Stonehenge and discussing what we could see, what we thought these pictures showed and any questions we had. 

We then read all about Stonehenge and created a class mind map, using the English Heritage website to find out more. We were really interested in the mystery of how Stone Age humans managed to transport the heavy rocks all the way from Wales! 

After a bit more research, we wrote questions that we might ask a prehistoric human about Stonehenge. We then practised ‘hot-seating’, taking turns asking questions (as the interviewer) and answering questions (as a human from the Stone Age).

The Kingston Frost Dragon visits Year 3

For our non-fiction this half term, Year 3 are going to be learning about and text mapping an information text about a dragon called the Kingston Frost Dragon. For our hook, we read an extract from the text that explains what the Frost Dragon would look like.

Have you ever wondered what a Frost Dragon looks like? In fact, they are similar to the majority of dragons. Like most Dragons, they have huge wings, large jaws, a spiny back and a long tail. Typically, they are a sparkling white or silver colour. However, some have been spotted that are an icy blue. 

Furthermore, their teeth are made of diamonds and look like icicles. The main feature of this dragon is the fact that it does not breathe flames. They breathe frost and snow. 

A few dragons of this variety have the ability to breathe on any creature and freeze it to stone, particularly if they feel in danger. Additionally , they all have webbed feet that they use for swimming.

We then used this information to help us create our own Frost Dragons.

Reception's First Singing Assembly

 Today was Reception's first singing assembly with Mr Griffiths.

The children sat beautifully while they warmed up their voices following along with Mr Griffiths.

We then sang two songs, a Reception favourite which was 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and a new song 'Shake your sillies out'.

Here are some photos of the children dancing along to 'Shake your sillies out'. 

Achievement Assembly at Manor Way

 

Congratulations to all the children across the Manor Way site who were recognised in today's Achievement Assembly for showing themselves at their very best this week.

Smile Squad's special event - Monday 4th October

On Monday 4th October the Smile Squad will be helping organise an awareness event for World Smile Day. The charity which the Smile Squad are promoting is called Smile Train; they help people in disadvantaged countries access surgery for cleft lips and palates.

There will be a special guest teacher in the Manor Way playground who will be doing their best grumpy face - your challenge is to do or say something funny to break the teacher's frown and get them to show a lovely smile instead.

Come along to the stall to have a go and win a small prize, plus you can find out more about the Smile Train charity. 

Year 6 Science Trip - Classification

Next week, Year 6 will be designing classification keys which will identify the characteristics of trees found in our local area.

To prepare, we visited Bostall Woods and identified a variety of leaves.