A busy two weeks in Penguin's Class. We've learnt all about the story of Easter and our R.E. focus was why the Easter Garden has a cross in it. We talked about why Good Friday was "good" even though Jesus died. The children really understood the significance of Christians being happy that (in simple terms) Jesus died to save the world. In their own play, the children have retold the story using the large equipment outside. They carried the cross and created a tomb with a basket stone which was guarded by a soldier and angel.

Kadijha Mujitaba came to visit to share her family's experience of Ramadan. She shared a song about the Ramadan Moon and story and the children ate dates. Dates are the first thing that they eat as they break their fast after sunset each day.

River's mummy came to visit too. She (and River) showed us all of the equipment that a nurse might use. The children knew some from our role play. They enjoyed having their temperature taken with a real thermometer. Mrs. Hall had her blood pressure taken... it was not as high as it might have been :-)

We enjoyed Wild Worship with some children from Giraffe Class. The children really loved this and noticed the willow cross in the woods. We made our own crosses in forest school and added three to our beautiful Easter Garden. 

Leopards class came to read us their Mr. McGregor stories from the Tale of Peter Rabbit. The children loved it and made some new Year 2 friends for lunch play.

We also enjoyed some Easter themed yoga with Cosmic Kids on YouTube. 

"What's in the Box?" and the tray of writing treasure has had an Easter theme. The children have all been busy writing for certificates and treasures from the tin.

Have a happy Easter and don't forget to check bookbags for some gorgeous Easter cards :-)