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In Year 5, we are working towards writing an explanation text to inform people about how the Nowhere Emporium works. In today’s lesson, we looked at improving simple sentences by using causal conjunctions, technical language and specific information and details to make our writing better.
We up-leveled our sentences, doing lots of editing and improving and sharing our ideas with the rest of the class.
To finish our book The Gingerbread Man, the children decorated their very own yummy gingerbread men and what a treat it was! They have really loved the story, and ending it with real gingerbread made it even more magical.
With careful piping, colourful sprinkles and plenty of chocolate chips, the children created brilliant (and delicious!) gingerbread characters, just like the bakers in the tale. A sweet, sparkly, fun-filled way to celebrate the end our story!
Year 5 have been busy writing their own poems based on a room in The Nowhere Emporium.
We have looked at personifying our rooms so that they seem like they are living and breathing.
Here are some extracts from our work:
“Secrets whisper softly, calling out your name,
Drawing you inside, excited that you came.”
“Shadows dance playfully, enticing you inside,
They move and run and duck, finding new places to hide.”
“The room is filled with mirrors, each one standing tall,
‘Come in, see yourself closer’ each one begins to call”
Our published poems are on display in the school library for the other children to read during their library time.
This week, F2 had a very exciting surprise waiting for us! We received a mysterious postcard but it didn’t say who it was from! The children were full of ideas and questions, so we decided to become detectives and go on a hunt around the classroom to search for clues.
Our first clue appeared in the home corner, where we spotted flour sprinkled everywhere and a baking tray with a strange outline. Who could have made such a mess? We followed a trail of tiny footprints across the classroom until we discovered a basket filled with curious objects such as a rolling pin, some ginger, a bag of flour, and (most excitingly of all) some delicious gingerbread biscuits!
The children quickly began to make predictions. Could it really be… The Gingerbread Man?
We kept searching until, at last, we found him hiding in the library, holding his very own storybook! The children were delighted. We all sat together and enjoyed reading The Gingerbread Man for the very first time and, of course, we couldn’t resist tasting a gingerbread biscuit while we listened!
In year 1, our Autumn 1 English work was based around the beautiful story of Pip and Egg: A Heartfelt Tale of Friendship and Change.
Click here to listen to the story Read Aloud Storybook ANIMATED – PIP & EGG by Alec Latimer and David Litchfield – YouTube
The Beginning of a Special Bond
One bright afternoon, Pip—a tiny seed from a glorious tree—meets Egg, a bird’s egg from a nearby nest. At first glance, they look almost identical: small, round, and full of promise. This similarity sparks an instant connection, and soon they become inseparable, sharing laughter and dreams under the warm sun. Like two peas in a pod, Pip and Egg promise to be friends forever.
Growing in Different Ways
As time passes, nature takes its course. Pip begins to sprout roots, anchoring himself firmly into the soil. Egg, on the other hand, starts to change in her own way—developing feathers and wings. While Pip stays rooted, Egg learns to fly, soaring into new adventures. Their paths diverge, but their hearts remain connected. This part of the story beautifully illustrates how friendships can endure even when life pulls us in different directions.
The Circle of Life and Reunion
Egg explores the world, experiencing bustling cities and meeting new friends. Yet, she never forgets Pip. When Egg feels a new change within—she’s about to become a mother—she returns to Pip, who has grown into a strong, sheltering tree. In his branches, Egg builds her nest, and together they create a new chapter of their friendship. It’s a touching reminder that true friends always find their way back to each other.
The children loved becoming familiar with the characters ‘Pip and Egg’. They retold the story and identified similarities and differences between the two friends. They thought of adjectives to describe them as a seed and an egg, then as a bird and a tree. They progressed to writing character descriptions about the pair.
This week, F2 had a very exciting surprise waiting for us! We received a mysterious postcard but it didn’t say who it was from! The children were full of ideas and questions, so we decided to become detectives and go on a hunt around the classroom to search for clues.
Our first clue appeared in the home corner, where we spotted flour sprinkled everywhere and a baking tray with a strange outline. Who could have made such a mess? We followed a trail of tiny footprints across the classroom until we discovered a basket filled with curious objects such as a rolling pin, some ginger, a bag of flour, and (most excitingly of all) some delicious gingerbread biscuits!
The children quickly began to make predictions. Could it really be… The Gingerbread Man?
We kept searching until, at last, we found him hiding in the library, holding his very own storybook! The children were delighted. We all sat together and enjoyed reading The Gingerbread Man for the very first time and, of course, we couldn’t resist tasting a gingerbread biscuit while we listened!
Just like the title of our book, we really did have the best Diwali ever!
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As part of this morning activities we encouraged some independent mark making using a range of different materials to get those fingers moving! The children loved making this a sensory experience exploring the glitter and glue, even creating their own glittery gloopy firework sparkly mess! This activity allowed for some independent fine motor control and hand to eye coordination, whilst also encouraging some creative and emotional expression! The children loved spending a significant amount of time on this activity showing intense concentration and motivation! As you can see from the photos the children enjoyed this activity and stayed engaged for the full session!
For our year 6 end of English unit, the children dressed up (after writing a letter of persuasion to Mrs Marson) and took part in some fun activities relating to the Day of the Dead. They especially enjoyed making Pan de Meurtos, I hope they taste as good as the look! Everyone looked great!
