2 years ago Posted on 23rd Jan 2023 by Jeni Kuczynska 6J at Beech’s Base Today at Beech’s Base 6J visited. Our theme was ‘Fairtrade’ linked to geographical work in class. We explored the how this began and why. The children made Rice Krispie cakes which linked to Fairtrade chocolate. As part of the topic the children roleplayed a trading style game and thoroughly enjoyed it 🙂 Well done for a super day 6J! Mrs K 🙂 x
2 years ago Posted on 09th Jan 2023 by Jeni Kuczynska 5W at Beech’s Base Today was the first Beech’s Base visit of 2023!! At Beech’s Base today, 5W’s theme was Earth and Space which is linked to our Science topic. We read a Man on the Moon newspaper article reporting on the exciting news from July 1969. We discussed how life was so different back then and what technology would not have been around. The children became familiar with the famous quote… “One Small Step for Man…” and also where the phrase “The Eagle has landed” derived from. Other activities included digging and jumping into a huge moon mud crater! Building a spaceship and then using this as a prop/setting for a re-enactment of the space mission, searching for ‘moon’ rocks, den building and creating some moon bread! Some of the children used flour and water to make a dough. They had a choice to add ginger or herbs and make crater holes into their bread. It has been proving this afternoon. Before the children eat it please could a grown up place it in the oven on a low heat for a short amount of time (maximum 10 minutes) then, ENJOY! Thanks for a super day 5W. Mrs K x 🙂
2 years ago Posted on 29th Nov 2022 by Jeni Kuczynska 5M at Beech’s Base For 5M’s visit to Beech’s Base the theme for Forest Fun was linked to our History topic – The Victorians. We discussed when this period of time existed and how life would have been like. Some of the activities included exploring Den Building and Creating Peg Dolls and played the game the ‘Farmer wants a Wife’. The children also used hand drills to make holes in conkers and played the traditional game. Some of the children used the gardening tools and took pride in maintaining the learning environment. Thanks for a super day 5M. Mrs K x 🙂
2 years ago Posted on 29th Nov 2022 by Jeni Kuczynska 5PJ at Beech’s Base For 5PJ’s visit to Beech’s Base the theme for Forest Fun today was linked to our History topic – The Victorians. We discussed when this period of time existed and how life would have been like. Some of the activities included exploring Den Building and Creating Peg Dolls and creating a Victorian Chemist role play game. The children were able to explain what the word ‘Era’ means. The children also used hand drills to make holes in conkers and played the traditional game. Thanks for a super day 5PJ. Mrs K x 🙂
2 years ago Posted on 25th Nov 2022 by Jeni Kuczynska Beech’s Base – W/B 28th November Hi all I hope you are all ok. Next week we will be inviting the following class to Beech’s Base. Monday 28th November: 4M Tuesday 29th November: 5PJ Wednesday 30th November: Year 4 and Year 5 Nurture Groups Children can arrive in their clothing for outdoor learning and clean footwear (trainers): Old clothing – long sleeves and trousers no matter the weather please 🙂 Gloves – even if the weather is warmer, these are useful to protect from splinters. Suitable waterproof clothing if the weather is wet/ Optional waterproof trousers or all in one for water fun. Children will need to bring in a separate named carrier bag: Wellies/Outdoor Footwear Carrier bag for wet/dirty clothing Clothing to change into including spare socks just incase they get overwhelmed in mud/water! Uniform not required on this day. If you have any questions please email me: jeni.kuczynska@taw.org.uk Many thanks Mrs Kuczynska
2 years ago Posted on 21st Nov 2022 by Jeni Kuczynska 4J at Beech’s Base This morning 4J listened to a Christmas story called The Little Reindeer by Michael Foreman. It had lots of sound words which linked to our Science topic of sound. We explored the natural environment and used the zones of Den Building and Science Lab. In addition to this we managed to have a fire despite the very wet weather! We listened to corn popping and then ate this during the football this afternoon!
2 years ago Posted on 21st Nov 2022 by Jeni Kuczynska 3B at Beech’s Base This half term 3B enjoyed some of the Stone Age activities they had been introduced to before half term. We also looked at and ordered body parts into a human skeleton. Over the fire we toasted marshmallows and turned them into s’mores!
2 years ago Posted on 21st Nov 2022 by Jeni Kuczynska 3L at Beech’s Base This half term 3L enjoyed some of the Stone Age activities they had been introduced to before half term. We also looked at and ordered body parts into a human skeleton. Over the fire we cooked apples and then used a pestle and mortar to grind porridge oats. We ate a version of Apple Crumble using the ground oats!! As this is the last visit to Beech’s Base before Christmas we got into the festive spirit and made Rudolph stick decorations. They looked very effective and we got to practise our knot tying skills! Thanks for a super day 3L! 3L 31.10.2022
2 years ago Posted on 21st Nov 2022 by Jeni Kuczynska 6J at Beech’s Base This half term 6J enjoyed some of the Tudor activities they had been introduced to before half term. In addition to this the children developed their own Tudor Currency and Trade game and used it imaginatively to role play. Over the fire we cooked Yeoman’s Pudding… this is a Tudor recipe similar to French toast. As this is the last visit to Beech’s Base before Christmas we got into the festive spirit and made some Santa decorations using a whittling technique.
2 years ago Posted on 21st Nov 2022 by Jeni Kuczynska 6B at Beech’s Base Autumn 2 This half term 6B enjoyed some of the Tudor activities they had been introduced to before half term. In addition to this the children developed their own Tudor Currency and Trade game and used it imaginatively to role play. Some of the children used their knowledge of WW2 ailments and created medicines from natural sources for Trench Foot in the Science Lab. Over the fire we cooked Yeoman’s Pudding… this is a Tudor recipe similar to French toast. As this is the last visit to Beech’s Base before Christmas we got into the festive spirit and made some Santa decorations using a whittling technique.