https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk%2Fblog%2F%3Fpid%3D34%26amp%3Bnid%3D33 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:48:34 GMT Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:48:34 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=186 Over the past few weeks we have been visiting our local Fire Station to learn all about how they look after us and keep us safe. We earned how to use the hoses and put them away. The fire crew also showed us all the different parts of the fire engine. 

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:48:34 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=186 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=185 After going to souptastic last week we decided to make our own soup using the pumpkins for snack. 

]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:24:33 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=185 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=184 We have been looking at fireworks this week and how to keep safe when watching them. The local fire crew came to visit to explain how to be keep safe using sparklers when we are 5 years old. We have also tried different science experiments to make our own safe fireworks. 

]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:11:12 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=184 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=183 Week 2 of Outdoor Learning had us exploring the resource bags to look for wildlife and signs of Autumn. We saw some very noisy birds flying around us. 

]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:05:43 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=183 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=182 We took part in the Eyemouth Primary School Souptastic event at the local community centre. We enjoyed demonstrating our chopping skills to the volunteers, who were very impressed, and also tasting the delicious soup we all made.

]]> Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:00:05 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=182 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=181 Over the last few weeks we have been working with  different technology in our learning. We have the smart board, Cubetto for coding and our EROL and Beebots for movement and directions. 

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:49:04 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=181 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=180 Using our explorer bags and equipment we were ready for outdoor learning. We went on the hunt for rabbits and saved a worm from being a birds dinner. 

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:36:18 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=180 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=179 Outside we used powder paint to colour mix. It was messy but great fun making different colours and shades. 

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:29:40 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=179 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=178 In ELC we have been looking at pumpkins this week, both the outside and inside of the pumpkins. We drew some still life pictures and cut open the pumpkins to reveal what's inside. 

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:23:22 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=178 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=177 We have been exploring all the chestnuts we have collected over the holidays . We used the mini hammers to break the hard shells and the chestnuts to see what was inside. 

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:15:27 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=177 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=176 We did a litter pick in the school grounds as part of beach clean week to stop our litter blowing out to sea. 

]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:09:06 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=176 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=170 This week we baked cookies and birthday cake for our snack time. We enjoyed using the baking equipment to make our snacks .

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:49:40 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=170 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=169 This week we have looked at recycling and what we can reduce, reuse and recycle in our nursery and our homes. We went litter picking in the playground to see if we could add litter to the recycling bins. 

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:18:48 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=169 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=168 We have been interested in how we look after our pets over the past few weeks. To help us we invited Miss Tinniswood with Winnie, Mrs Knighton with Baldrick , Mrs Burns with  Saffy and Nessa  to nursery to explain how they look after them. 

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:44:49 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=168 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=167 We have been taking a closer look at objects in ELC this week. We used the microscope to see things up to x25 closer. Our favourite things to look at were out hands, leaves and an orange. 

]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 20:36:21 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=167 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=166 We had a visit from a Police Officer today with the quad bike. We watched him go around the field on it, listened to the siren and seen the lights flashing. We all enjoyed having a seat on the bike. 

]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 20:22:59 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=166 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=165 A group of ELC children went to watch all the super fast cyclists go past on their way through EYemouth. 

]]> Thu, 8 Sep 2022 20:01:18 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=165 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=164 We are learning how to keep  ourselves safe in nursery. We make sure the gates are all closed and the environment  is safe and tidy to use by doing daily checks. 

]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 21:43:00 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=164 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=163 We have been using water in our play outside, experimenting with different coloured water and filling different sizes of containers. 

]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 21:30:37 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=163 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=162 We have really enjoyed the first few weeks in nursery, making new friends and exploring our outdoor garden in the beautiful sunshine. 

]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 14:25:47 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=162 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=161 We enjoyed demonstrating our sports skills to all our family and friends.

]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:41:33 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=161 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=160 We have enjoyed learning the Fischy music and actions.

]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:57:37 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=160 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=159 Over the last few weeks we have been visiting our local beach. We have explored the rock pools, made sand castles and patterns and had great fun together. 

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:50:10 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=159 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=158 We visited the Co-op to give them decorations for the shop for the Queens Jubilee. 

]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:41:40 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=158 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=157 We had great fun in the build up to the Queens Jubilee celebrations. We baked Victoria Sponge cakes, made crowns and joined in with the rest of the school to celebrate.

]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:37:52 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=157 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=156 Learning to play Baby  Shark tune on the piano.

]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 16:30:05 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=156 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=155 We had our first visit to the P1 classroom. We got to explore all the fun activities we can do when we are in P1. 

]]> Sun, 15 May 2022 12:17:32 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=155 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=154 We collected flowers, leaves and grass to help us make some delicious looking mud cakes outside this week. 

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:36:20 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=154 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=153 We were busy playing with our new mud pit trucks this week when the tractor grass cutter came to say hello.  We were very excited to watch it and show off our new toys. 

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:31:04 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=153 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=152 Our Parents  and Grandparents came to join in the fun of flying starts. We made our own play dough and had a great time making a mess with gloop and shaving foam. 

]]> Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:23:48 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=152 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=151 Using loose parts both inside and outside nursery we have been learning all about symmetry. We have enjoyed being creative making symmetrical pictures.

]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2022 21:04:08 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=151 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=150 We have been learning about life cycles including chickens, frogs and butterflies. We are looking forward to having our own caterpillars to look after.

]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:54:45 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=150 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=149 We have been using the large equipment to balance and roll on. We had to think how to move off the beam. 

]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:10:52 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=149 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=147 On the trim trail we have gained confidence in climbing on the big equipment.

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:25:39 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=147 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=146 This week has been National Science Week and along with the school we have been exploring seeds and growing. We have been crushing fruit and vegetables to see their seeds and we planted some peas too.

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:26:48 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=146 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=145 We have had a busy week in our garden with paint, water and den building.

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:19:13 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=145 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=144 Today we all went to the big trim trail area. We had fun balancing, climbing, sliding and problem solving on the equipment. We also had games of throwing the balls and football on the go too. 

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:11:50 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=144 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=143 A fun week of block play racing tracks, exploring colour mixing with different resources and making our own ice cream shop . 

]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:48:02 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=143 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=142 Yesterday we found a beautiful butterfly in our garden. The painted lady butterfly was struggling to fly in the wind with its sore wing, we rescued it for the day. We gave it some slices of orange to have a drink. We released I today when the weather was calm. 

]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:48:47 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=142 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=141 We have been using our smarboard to help our health and well-being. We are enjoying taking part in yoga sessions in the afternoons.

]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:27:49 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=141 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=139 We celebrated World Book Day by reading The Three Little Pigs story. We completed different activities with the Three Little Pigs theme. We used the smartboard, Beebot, painted pig faces, built houses from straws,sticks and bricks and made piggy biscuits for snack. We have had a fabulous day. 

]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2022 14:09:10 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=139 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=138 Today, Shrove Tuesday, we made pancakes for snack. We also tried flipping pancakes ( play dough) outside with our frying pans. 

]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2022 20:55:12 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=138 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=137 We have been very excited this week with the arrival of our new interactive smartboard. We are really looking forward to using it in our play and learning. 

]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2022 20:46:31 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=137 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=133 We have enjoyed different snacks this week. We made Stir fry vegetables and noodles, fortune cookies and prawn crackers. All of these were very popular.

]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2022 11:52:08 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=133 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=130 As it is Bird Watching week in nursery we have been busy making a hide, where we can quietly watch all the birds that visit the field. We have been making our own bird feeders and bird houses to make all the birds feel welcome in our garden. 

]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 13:59:49 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=130 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=128 Over the next few weeks we will be looking at technology and how to program our toys to move. We will be using our Beebots, Remote control cars and our new Cubetto to learn about position and directions.

]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:53:08 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=128 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=127 Today we celebrated Robert Burns Day. 
We wore tartan and had Scotch Broth soup, cheese scones and Haggis, neeps and tatties for snack.

]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:47:28 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=127 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=113 Today we have enjoyed our Christmas lunch while wearing our Christmas jumpers. 

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:44:11 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=113 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=110 Today Police Officer Logan came to visit us and brought her Police van for us to look at. We managed to fit 15 children in the van altogether. Afterwards she showed us all the equipment she has to wear on her uniform. 

]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2021 19:24:14 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=110 https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=102 This week is Road Safety Week and the Junior Road Safety Officers came to talk to us about being safe when crossing the road. We then went to visit our Lollipop Crossing Patrol to practice crossing the road sensibly. 

]]> Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:43:57 GMT https://www.eyemouthprimary.co.uk/blog/?pid=34&nid=33&storyid=102