We loved the language used by the author to tell the story of Michael and Kensuke. The novel inspired us to learn all about Japan and its wonderful culture.

We wrote poems and stories, used our iPads to research information on Japanese customs, clothes, nature, landmarks and art. We learned about Hiroshima and Nagasaki and listened to the song Enola Gay. We learned how to make origami cranes after reading of their significance in the rebuilding of Japan after the war. We followed online tutorials and are now developing our creative skills so that we can make kimonos and sew Japanese images using a variety of stitches. We continue to enjoy the effect of our class novel even after we have finished reading. We have learned so much!

Our Reach for the Stars topic has had us painting and creating, solving maths problems and writing poetry. Courtesy of our green screen, we have even lifted off to space for ‘Hot Seating’ sessions. We have loved researching on our iPads and using Class OneNote forums to explore and enjoy space related games and activities as well contributing to discussions. We are working on an iMovie of our exploits and look forward to sharing it very soon. 

We are also well on our way to sewing items for Christmas gifts having spent the first half of this term learning and perfecting running and back stitch skills. All will be revealed in the near future. How productive are we!! ✨✨✨