te have been learning a poem every morning. We know actions to the words. It's about a secret den! Dens are special places where children can play alone or with a friend. They can be in a tent, up a tree, under a blanket... In fact they can be made almost anywhere! 

We drew our dream dens! Ask us about them!

 Why not say the poem with us?



A den for all seasons

I have a dark and secret den,
Hidden high in a leafy tree,
Where it's safe and warm and cosy,
And there's only just room for me.

In spring I like to sit and stare,
At bird's nests and blossom flowers,
While rich new leaves give me shelter,
From the sudden April showers.

In autumn I just lie and dream,
Relaxed from my head to my toes,
The winds fan my hair and rock me,
While the dead leaves tickle my nose.

In summer I wear camouflage,
Shadowed cow prints of black and white,
Painted by leaves that fan and cool,
As they let in the sun's bright light.

In winter I'm wisely grounded,
A secret den is not for me,
When snow falls on icy branches,
It's then that I go home for tea!

Welcome to first class! We have had a lovely start to the school year. The children have been making new friends and getting used to our new routines. We all worked together to create our classroom rules. 

Look at the beautiful art we created!  We used masking tape to make our name. We mixed paints and painted over the whole page. When we peeled it off, it made a very special effect!