This week, the children have been exploring the exciting world of boats! They took part in a fun science experiment, designing their own boats using junk materials, and testing whether they would sink or float. The children discovered that adding bubble wrap to cardboard helped their boats stay afloat. They really enjoyed the process of building and improving their boats, using their creativity to find ways to make them float if they started to sink. It was a fantastic week of learning through hands-on experimentation!

We have had a wonderfully busy week getting ready for our Christmas fair this afternoon! The children worked hard to make some beautiful star decorations. They started by mixing the ingredients to create salt dough, then rolled it out and used star-shaped cutters to create their designs. Once the stars were dry, we painted them and added a sprinkle of glitter to make them sparkle. The final results look absolutely amazing, and the children showed so much effort and pride in making these decorations truly special. We can’t wait for you to see them!

Our little scientists have been curious and creative this week! We explored why we don’t see stars during the day by creating our own night sky. Using a torch, we discovered how stars are visible in the dark but disappear in the light. The children were fascinated by this discovery! We also conducted an experiment to see how materials change. As a class, we made bicarbonate soda dough, observing how the fluffy flour and soda transformed into a soft dough when water was added. The children loved feeling each stage of the dough-making process. Then, in small groups, we used syringes to drip vinegar onto the dough and watched with excitement as it fizzed and bubbled! It’s been a fantastic week full of creativity and curiosity.