This term Cherry’s Class topic is ‘What happens where I live?’ So far, in their learning the children have immersed themselves in the world of Winnie the Pooh. They have also explored the idea of mapping. On Thursday the 2nd December it was time to use these skills and go and find Pooh and his friends in the Ashdown Forest. Cherry Class wrapped up warm and set out on a ‘hike’ to find Pooh Bridge.
First, they were given a blank map. They were told to add significant landmarks to their map as we passed them. This included Eeyore’s gloomy place, Owl’s house, Piglet’s house and the Up and Down bench. On our way the children collected sticks, in preparation for their arrival at the Bridge!
Once there the action commenced and Pooh Sticks was enjoyed by all. Upon leaving the bridge we stumbled across Pooh’s House. The children looked on in wonder, and were excited to read notes left by other visitors before us.
Lunchtime was a very welcome break from the cold, and we took shelter in the sanctuary of Mr and Mrs Rowbery’s. Not only was this a great opportunity to use the toilet and shelter from the wind, but it was also an opportunity to observe trees planted by the children last year and measure how much they had grown.
After lunch it was time to resume our hike. The children followed the footpath to Hartfield village, following signs along our way.
The last part of the day was popping into Pooh Corner for some well-deserved cake and squash, enjoying being part of a café just like the one we have created in our role play area at school.
