Little Archeologists

This term Year 3 and 4 have been digging into the past and finding out what life was like for Ancient Egyptians. Through our IPC unit, Temples, Tombs and Treasures the children discovered that the banks of the river Nile were the birthplace of this ancient civilisation. They delved into the importance of the Nile and found out how its waters sustained life in this region. They learned all about the famous pharaohs who ruled over society and found out about some of their greatest accomplishments. Ancient Egypt had many fascinating burial rituals; the children looked in-depth at the mumification process and discovered how the Egyptians used canopic jars- making their own recreations. The children also looked at hieroglyphs and learned how to write and translate passages.

In literacy, using Ancient Egyptians myths as inspiration, the children began to create their own group stories. They created characters by modelling them with clay; as they moulded and shaped their half-human, half-animal creatures, the children discussed their powers, their alliances, where they lived and what they were like. Then the children came together in groups and began to weave their ideas into stories. These ideas have been mapped and structured and after the break, the children will begin to write these stories down. We can’t wait to see how they turn out!

This term we said goodbye to our friend Samuel, we all wish him and his family well with their move to Peru and hope all have a great time there. Samuel- you will be missed!

With that, we wish you all a very happy and restful half-term break.

Ms Erica and Ms Anelda