Surviving In The Woods

Year 2 had a great time imagining they were lost in the wilderness and needed to build a shelter to protect their group from the elements.

Each group was given a standard issue survival kit consisting of plastic sheets, ropes, pegs and clips.

Working in teams of 12 they had to choose an appropriate site to begin constructing their shelters.

They were taught how to make simple knots and we discussed how they could work effectively in their teams.

The wind was against us at one point!

Once their shelters were complete they had to ensure everyone could fit in or under the shelters.

Their were plenty of natural materials the children could use to help them to build their shelters.

Tidy up time...folding sheets proved very interesting!

The children had a great time learning to work in teams and taking turns listening to one another's ideas. Well done year 2!

Eye! Eye!

During SATS week the children had a great time relaxing making clay dragon eyes. During their current topic...Once Upon  a Time the children followed the story of a golden egg ass it travelled around the land of Far Far Away. The children made many predictions as to what might hatch out of the egg. They guessed it may be a dragon based on the fact there was a reptiles tale peeking out from behind a mountain. They looked at images of various reptiles eyes and how to mould clay into different shapes and sizes.

I'm sure you will agree the results were pretty spectacular!!!