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Our learning in science has linked beautifully with our work in English. The children have begun using their scientific knowledge to support their explanation writing. They have been learning how to explain why animals live in particular habitats and how those habitats meet their needs

They have been learning the difference between crotchets, quavers, minims, and rests, and are becoming more confident at recognising and performing these symbols.

It has been wonderful to see the children continue to grow in confidence, independence and curiosity this half term.

The children took great care with their painting, textures and details, and the classroom has been filled with bright and creative displays

What a performance – well done Lime Class.

Outdoor learning and forest school sessions have also given children opportunities to explore, work together and apply their skills in different environments.

. This provided a lovely opportunity to working on sentence writing, spelling, and expressing kind messages to others.

It was a fantastic opportunity for them to practice public speaking and to think critically about the topic. They also continued measuring the growth of their plants and created graphs to analyse the data they collected.

In Science, we have been investigating our Big Question: Does exercise affect heart rate?

One of the most wonderful aspects of this week has been the children’s growing love of reading