[ngg src="galleries" ids="502" display="basic_slideshow"] Shadows were of interest so we got out some filters and overlays,torches and mirrors to experiment with. So much learning about sorting materials and new vocabulary-opaque and transparent,flexible,rigid and...

[ngg src="galleries" ids="501" display="basic_slideshow"] Fresh vegetables were added to the Cat's Kitchen. A question was asked,"Is it real?" and so a different investigation took place. We sorted fruit and vegetables,real and plastic and wooden. We sorted again...

[ngg src="galleries" ids="500" display="basic_slideshow"] Some painted on paper. Some preferred to paint straight onto the pumpkin. Either way the Pioneers adapted their strategies to suit the tools and the canvas. Focus and energy. Patience and thought. Great...

[ngg src="galleries" ids="499" display="basic_slideshow"] Sometimes the best learning happens on the spur of the moment. The brushes were intended for painting but the puddle was too inviting to miss. The Pioneers discovered that they could make wonderful arcs of...

We had been using the chimebars in the classroom to experiment with rhythm. The beaters were repurposed and appeared in the Little Red Hen's Kitchen in the form of Kebabs. This was a great new use for the sticks. The Pioneers were all interested in making kebabs and...

[ngg src="galleries" ids="497" display="basic_slideshow"] A visit to the forest was required to locate our missing Leafpeople. Many were close to the edge of the forest. Some were stuck in bushes and trees. Poor Mrs McGill had great difficulty in finding her one and...

[ngg src="galleries" ids="496" display="basic_slideshow"] We collected and pressed our autumnal treasures. When they were ready we were able to take inspiration from our beautiful Leafman book and make our own.We all experimented and everyone had their own individual...