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Our Curious Eggs

9/6/2023

 
It is week one of some special visitors at Children's House. We know the importance of inspiring children to be curious about their world and encouraging them to express their curiosity.
On Monday we had a special delivery of 10 eggs in an incubator in each classroom. Children were given time to observe the eggs, talk about  them, sharing what they thought and ask questions.
Children shared their thoughts: adults noted them. From crocodiles to snakes, from chicks to a green T-Rex or a tiger, children predicted what they thought was inside the eggs. 
The children waited patiently, observing. They noticed the eggs were moving and eventually some of the eggs started to 'pip' or 'hatch'. Out hatched a small yellow chick: children noticed they were wet and wobbly. As the chicks dried and more hatched they were moved across to the brooding box where they have more space and a warm light, food and water. Children began to understand what chicks needs to live and thrive. They were moved in pairs so they would not be lonely. 
Excitement grew as more hatched. By Friday, we had a total of 27 chicks who were growing and flapping their wings. Sadly one chick died and 3 eggs did not hatch. Children were quiet and respectful around the chicks: showing great care and fascination. The chicks are now, eating, drinking and sleeping and it is a privilege to be able to do so. 

Some vocabulary the children have been introduced to and supported using this week within context:
incubator
hatch
pip
crack
shell
egg
yoke
albumen
chick
flap
female
male

It will be exciting to see how they have grown after the weekend. 
Watch this space.

Remember we have Mudchute Farm and Stepney City Farm nearby.
Check their websites for visiting times.

https://www.mudchute.org/
https://stepneycityfarm.org/​


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