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| "You are here" or so said the map. |
...beware because McKee class have the taste for exploring.
We really did have a lovely day and the weather held for us - we even saw that elusive property called sunshine!
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| Looking for dinosaurs |
We walked from school to Post Woods and spent the morning hunting for mini beasts. Most of the photos feature the children who were in the 3rd of the class I was with. The others were there (I promise) just else where in the woods.
The group I was with managed to find slugs, snails, millipedes, spiders, flies, beetles, daddy long legs, earwigs, a bee, woodlouse and many ants.
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| Magic Mirror tree! |
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| la-la-la-la-la-la-la lunchtime! |
We then headed to Great Amwell Scout HQ to eat our lunch on their field and get over excited at the sight of two green tents (!!) before heading back into the woods to build shelters and dens. We also used a "natural see-saw, had an impromptu rendition of "Something squidgy" and under Rebecca's guidance found hidden treasure!
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| Oooh a tent! |
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| Something squidgy |
Rumour has it that we also spotted bears and the Gruffalo's child (which turned out to be a pile of sticks). The bear however was never disproved.
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| Hiding from a bear |
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| A shelter |
We then walked back to school with tired, but happy children and Hollie was heard to say "That was the best day EVER, can we do it again tomorrow?"
Once back at school the best bits ranged from eating lunch to building dens and looking for bears. Everyone enjoyed it and can not wait to do it again.
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| We found a number 5 |
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| A natural see-saw |
By the way The "voice over" at the end of the video clip was a spontaneous comment from a child - It was not scripted, but was just a perfect summary of the day!
My daughter loved this day and I have been waiting for the blog. Thank you Mrs matthews, it has been a fun filled year and both she and I have loved it and learnt a lot. So pleased she has you next year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic day they had. We had a very tired girl tonight but she had a brilliant day and has asked me to take her in the school holidays!
ReplyDeleteGreat video, I wish I had been there.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mrs Matthews for all your hard work with McKee Class. My daughter has had a great year with you and is looking forward to having another year with you in year 1.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the exciting activities and trips.
However, please do not rely on the kids (my child in particular) to pass on to us the messages you give to them in class. If you put any instructions in your letters to us then we stand a chance doing what is required. For example wearing trousers for the trip to the woods. I did not receive that message!!
I hope you will be enjoying your well earned rest ready for round 2 in September.
Thank you again Mrs Matthews, for all you do to help the children learn.