Tuesday 30 May 2017

Blooming plants

SUNSHINE AND SHOWERS
A great mix of weather was just what our outdoor plants needed!
The children have loved checking the beans, nasturtiums, strawberries and potatoes every day and reporting the changes.

 I think the potato plants have caused the most conversation as their growth has been incredible! The plants are now as tall as some of the children! This has led to brilliant discussions about growth and height and comparing.

This young lady planted a conker seed she found that had sprouted in the sand pit. We now have a shoot and leaves - our very own horse chestnut tree!!

                                       
PLANTS GALORE!
Indoors much has been growing. The bean seeds have begun to grow roots, which initially intrigued the children, as they didn't know what they were, as well as the seeds looking as if they were going mouldy!
 Our Mr Grass Heads have been a huge success and are all sporting a healthy crop of green hair! The children have also spotted the white hairy roots underneath. I have been amused to hear the children asking me excitedly "Mrs Courtney, show us your roots!"
 Mr Grass Head has had several hair cuts, and survived them all - some budding hairdressers in our midst!


AND NOW FOR SOME MUSIC MAKING
The classroom has been full of sounds this week with the children thoroughly enjoying exploring sound!

 The children watched and listened to video clips of bands and orchestras playing a variety of styles of music, and we have had our own conductors too!
 We were treated to live music with one of our KS2 teachers, Mr Baguley, playing the guitar and piano for us. He was impressed by our piano playing too!


 So many instruments to explore. The African drums were definitely our favourite as well as being the loudest! 


A little taster of what next week holds in store...
Yes! Our theme will be mini beasts!