Welcome to Robins Class!

Every day in Robins class is a new, exciting adventure! Our children learn that they are part of a new, wonderful team, not only as a member of Robins class but also as a part of our whole school and the wider community. By learning through play, we help our Robins to become independent, confident learners. They have some structured, adult-directed sessions, but we also let the children decide how they want to learn, with access to a wide range of resources and an emphasis on 'having a go.'

We are are so lucky that our school is in such a wonderful rural environment and we like to have the flexibility to get out and about and make the most of this. So that we are able to do this, please could the children have a pair of named wellies that we can keep in school so that we are ready to take our learning outside.

Our Robins class team are Mrs. Rhoades (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), Mrs. Stacey (Wednesday and Thursday), Mrs. Waters (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and Mrs. Christmas (Thursday and Friday).

Term 5 - How Does It Grow? Where Does It Live?

This term we will be working as scientists to learn all about the plants and animals that grow and live around us. We will be conducting an experiment to find what plants need in order to grow and learning the vocabulary to describe the different parts of plants too. We will also explore lifecycles by observing tadpoles and caterpillars and reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We will also be planting flowers and vegetables in our newly refurbished raised bed and link looking after these to our RE focus on  Creation and our responsibility to look after our planet.

 Our key texts this term are-

We will also look at a range of non-fiction books about plants, frogs, min-beasts and woodland animals.

We have already begun to explore what plants need to grow by setting up an experiment with cress seeds. We have put 4 samples in different places, with or without water or light etc. and will be checking them to see which grow best. We are also watching our very own tadpoles and have read about the lifecycle of frogs and learnt thought about the vocabulary that goes with this such as frogspawn and froglets.

Our role play area is currently a lovely garden centre.

We have also taken a walk through The Copse to enjoy the beautiful bluebells! We also saw bumblebees and butterflies and heard lots of birdsong.

Following on from our Phonics information talk, here is the presentation for those who could not make it or if you would like to access any of the information.

Here are some useful websites to use with your child at home...