WEEK 5: 13 May- 17 May

THE POWER OF TREES & A THREAT TO THE TREES

This week is an opportunity for all years to carry on activities that they may be continuing/finishing from previous weeks 3 and 4 (using the mini museum, outdoor engagement with the inklings tree, writing things to post in the bug hotel, exploring Wren Stone’s box of clues if didn’t get to start of finish this in Week 4).

BUT ALSO THIS WEEK…as the story develops..TWO KEY THINGS BELOW!

PART ONE: THE POWER OF TREES

Hopefully the children can now start to really develop and do some creative and factual writing around the inspiration from the Inklings, the clues, the Wren Stone box, the Mini Museum or the inspiration of nature.

Aim of Part One of this week: To inspire a sense of awe and wonder and connection to how incredible trees can be. As both a home for Inklings but also as a home for all sorts of other creatures small and large, and as their part in the wider ecosystem, what they can do for humans - both practical and very scientifically real, as well as emotional and more creative connections we have to them. It’s a week to celebrate and explore trees in different ways! This could link into other areas of the curriculum STEM topics too, as well as stories/poems/myths about trees and exploring children’s personal connections to trees.

ALL OF THE INSPIRATION & IDEAS HERE PART 1: THE POWER OF TREES HERE

PART TWO: THREAT TO THE TREE & THE INKLINGS

The second part of this week develops the story further, introducing some peril and threat to the narrative adventure that as teachers you are leading. It is time for a Letter to be shared in Assembly/assemblies some time this week…

Aim of Part Two this week: to provide motivation to write and learn about the power of words, whether spoken or written, to make change/persuade/evoke emotions/express thoughts

ALL THE INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS HERE PART 2: THREAT TO THE TREE

TEACHER ROLES:

  • Someone to read out/share the letter from MOUTH agency in assembly and bring this drama to the school in this news

  • Someone to share that they know some people who might be able to come and assist the school with saving the tree- to say should they invite them to come visit when they can?

  • Feedback to be shared on how it’s going so far and what might make it go better/improve/be needed as we reach the halfway point (share below OR send Nikki a voicenote via Whats App to 07845310272 if easier)