3 Laurel Category

In Laurel class we have begun our ‘Plants’ topic in science. The children recapped on what plants need to grow to be healthy and strong. We decided to carry out a class experiment to see if it is an important factor for plants to have lots of room to grow. We planted beans and cress […]

In Laurel we have been very busy creating new displays in class. The children enjoyed writing their own newspaper reports in English linked to the story of Cinnamon by Neil Gaiman. Last week the children drew and coloured in their book day character and took part in many activities linked to Book Week. The children […]

Laurel Christmas Campfire This week our class had a Christmas campfire in the woods. The children enjoyed getting in the festive spirit by decorating the forest school trees and toasting marshmallows. We sang Christmas songs and were excited to play once again in the woods.

We have been learning about where chocolate comes from and how it is made. The children designed their own chocolate bar and chocolate wrapper. Following their design, the children made their chocolate bar and added in their own fillings and toppings. A fun time was had by all! 

An old pirate tells a tavern full of salty sea dogs about an island bursting with hidden treasure. Once they’ve set sail for the mysterious island, he tells them it is guarded by the terrible Pirate-Cruncher. Eventually their greed overcomes their fear and, when they arrive on the island a hilarious fold-down flap shows that […]

We have been working on writing a different ending to The Pirate Cruncher. These are pictures of our display in class.

All the children completed their own newspaper reports, remembering to use the past tense and reported speech as well as appropriate punctuation.

In Laurel, we have been working on the Twits, looking at character description. We have used interesting vocabulary to describe Mr Twit inside and out. We have focused on particularly, his dirty beard.