This week in Reception Ducking Class @FP,

This week, Duckling Class @FP has been buzzing with excitement as we dove into a fun, unexpected twist on a classic tale – “The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig”.  With its humorous take on the familiar story of the three little pigs, this book has captured the children’s imaginations and sparked wonderful conversations about creativity, problem-solving, and resilience.

What’s the story about?

In this delightful retelling, we follow three brave little wolves who are determined to build their homes and protect them from the Big Bad Pig. However, this pig is no ordinary villain—he’s clever and uses all sorts of unexpected gadgets and tools to try and blow their houses down! From brick houses to flower-filled ones, the wolves show that with clever thinking and teamwork, you can overcome any challenge. It’s a tale full of surprises, laughter, and a very happy ending!

What have we been learning?

This story has given us so many opportunities for exploration and learning:

• Creative Thinking & Problem-Solving: The wolves’ ability to think creatively while building their homes inspired the children to come up with their own inventive ideas. From houses made of flowers to homes built from strong materials, our little ones had so much fun building their own “safe” spaces during playtime.
• Perseverance & Resilience: The wolves’ determination in the face of the pig’s challenges is a fantastic example of resilience. We discussed how it’s important to keep going, even when things don’t go as planned.
• Character Exploration: The story gave us the chance to talk about how characters can be both good and bad in their own ways. What makes the wolves so clever? What’s the pig’s motivation? The children loved sharing their ideas on what makes each character special!
• Literacy Skills: As we read and retold the story, the children practiced their storytelling skills. They were eager to remember the details and excited to discuss their favorite parts. We also focused on new vocabulary and descriptive language, helping them connect words to their own experiences.

What’s Coming Up Next?

The fun doesn’t stop here! We will continue exploring themes from The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig with a series of hands-on activities:

• Building Challenge: Just like the wolves, the children will design and construct their own homes using a variety of materials. How can they make their houses as strong as possible? It’s sure to be a fantastic exploration of engineering and teamwork.
• Art and Craft: The wolves and their unique homes will come to life in our art corner. We’ll be using different materials like paper, sticks, and fabric to create our own versions of the wolves and their creative houses.
• Role-Playing Fun: The children will step into the story by acting out scenes as the wolves and the Big Bad Pig, allowing them to practice their language and social skills in a fun and imaginative way.

Home Learning Challenge!

We’d love for you to continue the fun at home! This week’s challenge: Build your own “safe house,” just like the wolves! What materials would you use to make it strong and secure? Is it made of bricks, flowers, or something else? Snap a photo or draw a picture of your creation and bring it to school to share with the class!

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see how the children continue to engage with this delightful story and all the creative ideas that spring from it!