To round off our topic on Rio de Vida, the children have been busy practising different samba dances, playing musical instruments to make our own samba band, creating masks and making delicious fruit kebabs.

They have really enjoyed finding out about celebrations in different cultures and exploring what makes them feel in the party mood. There are some very impressive dance styles going on and budding musicians in the making.

We have also conducted some science investigations, exploring how seeds change when we plant them in different conditions. You may have heard all about the flower seeds and the carrot tops. Sadly our fresh peas did not grow as anticipated. On Thursday we explored how to make raisins dance and how to turn Skittles into a rainbow using warm water.