What a beautiful morning! We got all togged up and went out to explore the signs of winter. We found blocks of ice and talked about the different shapes and patterns we could see - we used magnifying glasses to take a closer look. We threw the ice and watched it smash! Some of us then tried to [...]
We are starting to explore colour mixing during our art sessions. We decided to get dressed in our outdoor gear and get messy outside! We filled pipettes with different coloured paints and aimed them at a large sheet of paper. What happens when we mix blue and red? What if we add more red? Will the colour change again? How [...]
We each have a pot of pennies to look after for the day. At snack time we had to count out the correct amount to pay for our piece of fruit! 4p for an apple, 2p for a banana. How much money do we have left?
On the way to the park, we spotted minibeasts; including a ladybird on a leaf and a bird catching a worm! We took our magnifying glasses and found tiny caterpillar eggs on the leaves surrounding the park. We talked about what will happen next in the life cycle. After a little play on the monkey bars, we gathered in the [...]
We had our own special Coronation ceremony this morning. We took it in turns to be the Archbishop and presented our King (or Queen) with their crown. The Archbishop asked them if they will promise to look after their country and they all proudly said 'yes!' During our independent learning time we had chefs in the mud kitchen making a [...]
Our Early Years children have been learning all about Space this term and we have been so lucky to receive a video message from a real life astronaut! (Youtube link here.... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1i9kfawvIzk https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1i9kfawvIzk Tim Peake was the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station (the home of our role play this term). What an amazing way to round [...]
This week we've been learning about magnetic materials. We've gone on 'magnet' hunts to find out which materials are magnetic. Today we had a competition - who can collect the most paperclips? Which magnet holds the most paperclips? Why do some magnets hold more than others?
We have had a lovely day today enjoying our new class space! Thank you so so much to all of our helpers yesterday - we appreciate all of the time and effort you gave.
A super morning at Braunton Academy taking part in the multi-skills festival. I think there will be some very tired children this evening!
