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This term, our Year 1 students enjoyed a wonderful story immersion based on the classic tale
What better way to start the week than with a burst of energy and laughter? The Playgroup Ant The Enormous Turnip. It was an unforgettable experience that brought the story to life in an
children dive into exciting cone races that spark joy and movement. Beyond the thrill of dashing exciting and meaningful way.
between cones, this activity is a powerhouse for development building coordination, balance,
and focus, while nurturing teamwork and sportsmanship. The children fully immersed themselves in the world of the story through roleplay. They
stepped into the shoes of the characters, starting from planting the tiny turnip seed all the way to
The best part? The children don’t even realize they’re exercising; they’re simply having fun! By working together to pull out the enormous turnip! Laughter, excitement, and lots of teamwork
the end of the race, little faces beam with pride, proving that staying active can be both playful filled the room as everyone got involved.
and purposeful.

#ConeRace #GrossMotorSkills #Teamwork #ActiveKids After acting out the story, the children took time to reflect on the importance of working togeth-
er. Through discussions, they shared ideas about teamwork and what it means to collaborate to-
wards a common goal – just like the characters in the story.

To round off the experience, the children partnered up to create their very own collages of the
enormous turnip using colourful paper. These vibrant artworks are now proudly displayed in our
classrooms, a perfect reminder of the fun they had and the lessons they learned.
It was a fantastic day of learning, creativity, and cooperation – well done, Year 1!

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