During our English lesson, we explored the poem 'Hot Food' by Michael Rosen. Our discussions focused on techniques to enliven poetry readings and enhance engagement for our audience. Working in pairs, we practised reciting the poem with expressive intonation and accompanying actions. Following our rehearsals, we delighted in performing the poem for our classmates. Constructive feedback was exchanged, highlighting our strengths and identifying areas for further improvement in our poetic delivery. It was a rewarding and enriching experience for all.
During our science unit, we focused on the grouping and classification of living things. In this particular lesson, children collected a variety of leaves and were encouraged to observe them closely, grouping them according to distinct features and structures. This hands-on activity provided an excellent opportunity for children to enhance their enquiry skills, fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world. By engaging in practical exploration, children developed critical thinking abilities essential for their scientific education.
As part of our topic 'Where Does Food Come From?', we embarked on an exciting adventure that integrated our learning with Design Technology. The children designed their own pizzas and subsequently used their chosen ingredients to bring their creations to life. This engaging experience facilitated the development of a range of skills, from planning to culinary techniques. Following the cooking process, the children relished the opportunity to taste their creations, and they were delighted to discover how delicious their pizzas were.
In this term’s PSHE topic, Being Me, the children have been exploring how they fit into our class, school and community. In this lesson, the children worked together in groups to role-play a scenario and freeze-frame the scene. They discussed how each ‘character’ in the scene would be feeling and how the actions of one person can affect others. The children used empathy to see the situation from each character’s perspective. At the end of the lesson, the children discussed how rewards and consequences motivate our behaviours. Finally, we made a list of rewards and consequences that we could use in school (or that were used in the past, such as corporal punishment!)