This week in F2 the children have been fully immersed in our exciting topic: Houses and Homes. We’ve been hands‑on, creative, and imaginative as we explored what makes a house strong, safe, and cosy.

Brick Printing and Paint Mixing

To kick off our learning, the children used bricks to paint and stamp their very own brick‑wall patterns. Before they began printing, they had a go at mixing paint to create the perfect shade of brown, just like real bricks  They experimented with different colours, noticing how red, yellow, and a tiny bit of black could be blended to make the colour they needed.

Once their paint was ready, the children pressed the bricks onto paper to form strong, sturdy wall patterns. They loved the weight and feel of the bricks and were fascinated by the texture they created.

Becoming Builders 

Our construction area transformed into a bustling building site as the children took on the role of builders. Using wooden blocks, bricks and tubes, they worked together to create their own structures.  We talked about what makes a house strong and Ethan said “walls and a roof”. Miss Carrick also expanded on this by discussing the strong foundations of a house. We experimented with balancing and stacking materials, the children showed some fab team work and problem-solving.

Building Dens to Live In

A highlight of the week was our den‑building challenge. Using fabrics, pegs, poles, and lots of imagination, the children built their own little homes to “live in”.