Why Project Learning? At this age, children learn best when they can touch, build, and see the results of their ideas. Whether it’s measuring a straw for a tower or watching a seed grow, these activities build resilience, curiosity, and a lifelong love of discovery.
By connecting subjects like Science, Art, and Geography, Literacy through central themes, we help our pupils see the world as one big, exciting puzzle to solve. Here is a look at what they’ve been up to.
Our Year 1 classes have been exploring the concepts of bravery and wonder. Inspired by the classic story How to Catch a Star, the children took on a high-stakes STEM challenge: Building Star Catchers.
They also have transformed into a mix of a jungle and a laboratory. The children have been honing their observational skills through two very different projects:
Dinosaur Dioramas: Pupils became mini-paleontologists and architects, designing 3D habitats for their favorite prehistoric creatures. This project required careful planning, spatial awareness, and a lot of green materials!
The Great Cress Race: To understand life cycles and what plants need to thrive, our pupils have been growing cress. There’s nothing quite like the excitement of seeing that first green shoot pop out of the cotton wool!
Our Reception children have been “traveling” across continents to learn about different cultures through hands-on craft:
Africa: The children explored vibrant patterns and traditions by designing and making their own African-inspired necklaces.
France: Taking a trip to Paris (via the classroom!), our young builders attempted to recreate the Eiffel Tower using nothing but straws. This was a fantastic lesson in structural integrity—and how to handle a “leaning tower” with a smile.
Ewelina Kowalska-Misler
Primary Project Learning Teacher
Art Teacher