Today we finally applied two coats of metallic paint to our robots. We discussed how to use different sized brushes and the technique of evenly applying the paint. We are all amazed at how fantastic they look! What do you think? We will be completing them after half term and…

Over the last few weeks we have been designing and making our own lollipop stick snowflakes. Today we are starting to paint them before adding some glitter for that little winter sparkle. What do you think so far?

We have Little and Large, Eric and Ernie, Laurel and Hardy and the Three Stooges. How do you think they are looking so far? We hope to paint them before the holidays so please check the blog or come into class and meet them!

Today we began to papier-mâché our robots. It will take at least three sessions before they are ready to be spray painted. What did we use to cover the junk?

Today we have been identifying the coins that are in our pockets and purses. Then we had to order them from the smallest value to the highest value. Did we succeed in today’s challenge?

Today we used our robot designs and began to build our automatons. We used lots of junk we had brought from home. What do you think of our models so far? We will keep blogging as we move towards completing them!

Today is Safer Internet Day and we will be thinking about how we can make a better internet together. We will be blogging throughout the day so come and see what we have been upto!

Now we have collected our junk and designed our models it’s time to begin building them. What will your model look like? I am sure they will be all shapes and sizes!

Today we have been raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. We have learnt about what makes our heart a healthy muscle. Artie told us lots of things. What can you remember? What changes could your family make to help your heart? Don’t forget to visit Artie at www.bhf.org.uk/CHBF/

Today’s challenge was to build and label the properties of 3D shapes. We could only use straws, lollipop sticks and white tack. We soon realised it would be impossible to build a sphere and cylinder. Can you remember why? Can you name some of the shapes you built? What are…