REC Duckling Class News @FP
This week in Reception Ducking Class @FP, we have been diving into the wonderful world of storytelling with the classic tale of The Three Little Pigs! The children have had an exciting time exploring the story, and we are thrilled to share all the fantastic activities and learning they have been involved in.
Storytime Adventures We began the week by reading The Three Little Pigs together. The children were captivated by the big bad wolf and the clever pigs. They enjoyed joining in with the repeated phrases, such as, “I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down!” This provided a great opportunity to talk about storytelling techniques, repetition, and building suspense.
Creative Construction Inspired by the pigs’ houses, we explored different materials to build our own models. The children worked in teams to construct houses using:
- Straw
- Sticks
- Lego bricks (to represent bricks)
We then tested how strong each house was by using a hairdryer as our “Big Bad Wolf”. This activity was a fun way to introduce basic science concepts about materials and their properties.
Role Play and Drama The children took turns acting out the story. Some were pigs, some were wolves, and others narrated the events. This role-play activity encouraged creativity, confidence in speaking, and teamwork.
Art and Craft In our creative area, the children made their own pigs and wolf masks, which they used during the drama sessions. They also painted pictures of the houses and created collages using straw, twigs, and paper bricks.
Writing and Literacy We encouraged the children to retell the story in their own words, using drawings and emergent writing. Some children created their own versions of the story, imagining new adventures for the pigs or even giving the wolf a change of heart!
Maths Links The story provided a wonderful context for exploring numbers. We counted pigs, sticks, and bricks, and even measured how “long” our straw and stick houses were.
Key Learning Outcomes Through these activities, the children have:
- Developed listening and comprehension skills.
- Explored the properties of materials.
- Practiced teamwork and problem-solving.
- Expressed themselves creatively through art, drama, and writing.
Extend the Learning at Home Here are some ideas to build on this week’s learning at home:
- Read other versions of The Three Little Pigs or similar tales.
- Encourage your child to build their own houses using blocks or natural materials in the garden.
- Discuss the importance of building strong and stable structures in real life.
Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning journey. We hope you’ve enjoyed hearing about our week! If you have any questions or would like to contribute to our upcoming activities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.