Yesterday, we returned from our first woodland camping trip of the year. We made two exciting discoveries during our time at the woods: a bee’s nest, unusually sited in a hole in the ground; and a wren’s nest, built of moss between two logs.
The author of this children’s comedy is Roald Dahl. In the story we meet the Twits, who are nasty people, and find out what silly tricks they play on each other. They catch birds for bird pie, on Wednesdays. However, the four monkeys (who were captured by Mr Twit and Mrs Twit) with help from … Read more
Today, we went on a 4.5 mile walk, taking in part of the Monsal Trail and the Longstone villages. We started our walk at Monsal Head. After a steep descent to the trail, we stopped to take a couple of photos on the viaduct of the River Wye. Then, we entered the Headstone Tunnel which … Read more
The author of this classic adventure book is Arthur Ransome. In this book, it is the summer break and the Walker children are having a holiday on the farm. When the Walker children (Roger, John, Susan and Titty) see an island from the Peak of Darien, they ask their mother if they can explore the … Read more
Today, in science, we learned about potatoes. Then, we planted one. A potato is planted in the ground and it grows roots. At the end of the roots potatoes, which are a thickened part of the root, start to grow. The potatoes are dug up and the eyes form roots. This is the life cycle … Read more
Going through Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve, we went to the canal. When we got to the end of the canal, we saw how boats get into the river: The boats go through a gate that then closes. Then, the water gets pumped out until the water is level with the river. Now the second gate … Read more
En la primavera veo nidos y florecer. En la primavera huelo cesped y petalos. En la primavera escucho patitos e insectos. En la primavera siento lluvia y mariposas.
A beautiful walk, taking in the lake, canal and River Don. In addition to the wildlife, we also saw the dolomite quarry (the area is rich in dolomite due to being submerged under sub-tropical seas 260 million years ago) and lots of freight and passenger trains using the railway line. From the bird hides, we … Read more
On the 19th April, we walked along part of the Cleveland Way from Sandsend. The views from the cliff were amazing. There was a temporary diversion where the there had been a huge land slide.
Today, we made a cubist collage because we are learning about Pablo Picasso and he made cubist collage pictures. First, draw a picture of one or more of anything you like from two or more different angles. Now, cut up the pictures into the number of slices that suit the size. Now, stick the pieces … Read more