This week we thought a lot about how we move safely in different ways. The children talked about signs they have seen on the roads and what they tell people to do. They explained that the signs stop cars from crashing and running over people so signs are important to keep us safe on the roads. This inspired the children to want to create their own road with signs to use with the bikes and scooters. They identified the different things they needed and who was going to create each part. They used their cooperation and listening skills to work in groups to design and then create their parts of the road. Finally, they tested it out, with some children holding the signs and others using the transport. Lots of fun and only one or two crashes!
It was great to see the children apply their understanding of shape to their road inquiries, recognising the different shapes of signs and identifying curved and straight lines. They have developed their understanding of the properties of 2D shapes and have learnt songs to help them remember the names and what they look like. The children were encouraged to practise their songs in groups and to perform them, helping them to work on their presentation skills.