In Search of the Woolly Mammoth

Inspired by the work they have been doing in class about the Stone Age, the children decided to hunt for the remains of woolly mammoths in the woods. After some careful digging, they were able to excavate some fossilized bones. The children meticulously reassembled the mammoth skeleton and displayed them in their tree museum. Then something magical happened. The mammoth came to life! Marwa managed to quickly fashion a harness and hop on the mammoth's back. She rode the mammoth to the seaside where her and Sabina used the fishing rods they had made to catch some stick and stone fish which they barbequed over their campfire. 
Year 3 have also been learning about stone age tools and crafts.
Growing on the site of an old quarry, our woodland is strewn with sandstone. The children were able to use some of the stone to create hammers and axes by tying the stones to sticks with string. We discussed what materials that cord may have been made from in ancient times. Suggestions included plant vines and animal parts. Our woodland also contains pockets of natural clay. We were able to use some clay to make traditional coil pots. The clay pots have been left to dry and next week, the children plan to experiment with different plants, berries and charcoal to make their own paint for decorating their pots.

Fossil Museum

Riding a Woolly Mammoth

Catching Fish

Making Coil Pots

Working Together

Hunting with a Bow and Arrow