Planting Our First Seeds

This afternoon we began planting some of the seeds that Jasper Cat sent us in his big box.  First we looked at the new books and tried sounding out words in the titles.  Then we looked for pictures of the stems of plants.  Finally we looked at runner bean seeds and sunflower seeds.

Ethan noticed that the purple  runner bean seeds had a little white bit showing.  Everyone had a look at their own seeds and realised they all had this.  This will be the part of the seed that grows [ the embryo or primary root]. The children will be encouraged to learn the correct terms for the parts of the seed and the parts of the plant.  One seeds' purple 'coat' split open and we could see the creamy seed underneath.  Everyone planned what they would need to plant a seed and our runner bean seeds are now germinating.

          Katie was excited to plant 'magic beans'.

Sophie's task was to find out about germinating and report back to the others in class.  She looked in all our new class books but couldn't find information so I suggested she try the internet.  5  minutes of independent work later and she had found a definition and a wonderful little video clip of Mung beans germinating.  She shared it with the other children and I agreed to post a link to it here [about a third of the way down the page]. I have uploaded it below but the quality is not as good as when you follow the link.

Tomorrow we will be working on estimating in maths [prepare to have your cupboards raided for examples of estimated amounts in food packets].
 We will also use our digital microscope to look at seeds and soil close up.  If it is anything like our magnified photos of our hair and skin we took last week, prepare to be horrified, intrigued or both in equal measure!

Plants and what they need to grow

Plants and what they need to stay healthy is our last mini topic this term.  It is a science topic but we are using the story of Jasper's Beanstalk by Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen.

                                  


Today a box arrived in Room 2 from Jasper [a very hardworking cat!] with a letter for the children asking for their help. They were very excited to see it and to look at what was inside.

Ethan loved the child size gloves

Katie thinks a watering can is useful

Peter smells the flowers

Sophie found seeds while Jessica picked the spade.

Lucas was interested in the thermometer

Sports Fortnight - Tae Kwon Do taster

TAE KWON DO TASTER

The children all enjoyed a taster session in Tae Kwon Do last week.  They loved practicing  kicks and punches with the instructor.

Sophie listening to instructions

   

Jessica loved the punching...

Ethan has a go

  ... and the kicking!

The children were given leaflets about free sessions in the area if you want to sign up.  More pictures coming soon...

Our News

HELLO EVERYONE!

We have a new blog for everyone in Room 2 to share news about school with parents and others. Today the children posed for a class photo and shared news they wanted to put on the blog.  Here is what they wanted to share with you all.

Renton  Primary  School  is  a   friendly  and   caring    family  of  learners   who  work   together
to  achieve  our  dreams.  I was at Gran's house yesterday. I played outside in her garden. I found a lot of bugs and they were super cute.  I love the flowers in Gran and Grandad's garden.  Sophie


I went to bike class on Sunday.  I was excited.  Ethan

At home I watched Top Cat with Courage the teddy. He sleeps with me.  Katie

On Sunday night I went to my Granny's and I played with the cars.  Lucas

I had a lovely weekend with my Mummy and Daddy and Natalie and Loona.  Jessica