The children have been reading ‘Blue Penguin’ this week. They explored the role-play area, pretending to journey to Antarctica, drawing maps and making ‘fires’. They used collage materials to create their own blue penguins.
Reception Roleplay
The children have been reading ‘Blue Penguin’ this week. They explored the role-play area, pretending to journey to Antarctica, drawing maps and making ‘fires’. They used collage materials to create their own blue penguins.
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