The children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the theme of ‘Winter’ during Aistear. The boys and girls discussed the signs of winter, observed the influence that seasonal change has on people, animals and plants and lastly learned lots about winter holidays to various 'cool' locations!
Creative Station
The children displayed their artistic flair and creative skills at the Creative Station. A collaborative art project was completed whereby the children worked closely to design a beautiful Christmas tree as seen below. The boys and girls also engaged in print making to produce a magical winter scene. Check out the masterpieces below! Ms Martin is so proud of the 'brrr'illiant work.
SESE Station
The children in 1st Class conducted an experiment called 'Melting Ice.' The boys and girls worked like scientists to determine how to melt ice quickly. The boys and girls in Senior Infants brainstormed a fascinating animal, the polar bear. The children watched a video and learned lots of new facts about this beautiful Arctic animal.
Fine Motor Station
The children made winter essentials such as scarves, woolly hats, ear muffs and lots more using play dough at the Fine Motor Station.
Role - play Area
After discussing winter holiday destinations and popular winter activities as a class group, it was time for the children to play the role of a travel agent or a customer in the Role - play area. The boys and girls were very busy researching holiday deals to places such as Lapland, Canada and France. Lots of customers received great bargains and jetted off on ski holidays to the French Alps. Some extra lucky customers even flew to Lapland to visit Santa Claus. The children in Room 1 were also sent a video from a real life travel agent named Joanne. Joanne explained to the children that she is very busy at the moment booking winter holidays for her customers. Joanne was very impressed to hear that the children in Room 1 enjoyed exploring this interesting topic.
It has been an excellent fortnight in Room 1. The children displayed good listening skills, superstar colouring, neat handwriting and worked very hard. Ms Martin is very proud of the children.
