Exploring our imaginations!


 Dear Turtle Class Families,

We are currently in the midst of exploring how we can use our imaginations in a variety of ways! From storytelling, to puppet shows and to dressing up as various fictional characters. 


    

The class were also inspired by the Jack and the Beanstalk story and suggested that we should create our very own castle in the Turtle Classroom. We have had lots of fun playing in our new castle area, and we will continue to enhance this magical play space over the coming weeks! 

   


    



Something magical has begun to grow in our classroom this week, after planting some magic beans. Our very own giant beanstalks! We can't wait to go searching for giants soon! 





It has been wonderful to see the children continuing to care for our planet from our previous inquiries in the Sharing The Planet unit of inquiry. The Turtle Class have also enjoyed creating their very own recycled paper, which we plan to place in the Creation Station for the children to use soon! It was also exciting to visit the Jungle School area at Bradbury School last week, where we used our senses to listen and look at our new surroundings. We plan to visit this fascinating learning space later this term, and the class has shared their ideas of what they would like to do next time! Such as; 

"Explore inside the bamboo structure."

"Play on the rope swings."

"Make a bonfire and roast marshmallows."

"Eat our snacks around the fire pit".

"Make muddy puddles."

"Make mud castles."













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