Lifecycles in Action

We were fortunate enough to work with Living Eggs again this year: the farmer deliver us 10 mystery eggs.
Children counted them and observed them closely: they were supported to tell each other what they knew about eggs: lots of children love eating eggs but we had many ideas of what might be inside. 
They predicted crocodiles, dinosaurs, chicks and even a unicorn!!!!
One by one the eggs hatched very quickly and we had 10 healthy chicks. Children have enjoyed caring for the chicks: from cleaning them out, to feeding them and making sure they are cool in this very hot weather. 
Some children noticed the chicks were changing, they were growing rapidly and their feathers even changing colour. 
Children were encouraged to look at information books, to find out information. We discovered that there are x females and x males (the feathers are different colours). Children drew representations of the chicks and made a display. 
The chicks were then big and strong enough to come outside into the garden. Children handled them gently and some understood hygiene that we needed to wash our hands after handling the chicks. 
On Friday the chicks are going back to the farm. Children have seen them grow from egg to chick and the awe and wonder of nature has been a wonderful tool to support children's learning. 

Make sure you come into class before Friday to see the chicks! Maybe you can visit Stepney, hackney City or Mudchute Farm over the summer.