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Clues included:

“A building with a big light at the top.”

“You find them by the sea. They help boats.”

“Shiny and copper coloured and a circle.”

“We love to pop bubbles made of plastic.”

“Inside is a story about an animal which has a bushy tail. There are three farmers who try to capture this animal.”

Can you guess?

– Natasha

The children chose to learn about large animals this week. We explored The Snail and the Whale story using our senses. After experiencing the story with an ocean sensory bottle and beach scene, we sequenced events by creating story wheels. The children recalled the fire engine, volcano, and classroom in particular. The Owls shared their story wheels, retelling The Snail and the Whale at the end of the session during story time.

– Natasha

This week’s Owls Challenge has been to bring in Sensory Bottles from home to share with each other. Here are a selection from our talented Owls.

Georgia – “It’s from the woods. Leaves, sticks, and pinecones, and stones, and a shell. We went to the woods.”

Finn – “The rocks are the same colours as my clothes. They are blue and grey, and this one’s green. They’re special ones. If the rocks are buried deep down, they turn into skeletons. Look it’s got a skeleton in there.”

Sienna – “It’s got oil in it. Look what happens if you shake it. It’s got sparkles and look a bead at the bottom. It’s two colours.”

Thomas – “It’s got grass and soil from Daddy’s garden.”

Other sharing included an antler from Sienna (as we are learning about large animals). We even had chocolate with Mondrian art on it (our artist of the week).

Ophelia – “It’s from Mummy’s hotel.”

– Natasha