07/10/2026
This afternoon, the children did autumn painting using carved fruit and vegetables as stamps, including apples 🍎, pears 🍐 and carrots 🥕. They discussed the size and shape of each and predicted the marks they would make.
The children experimented with colour mixing 🎨, suggesting combinations to make new colours such as orange 🧡, purple 💜 and brown 🤎. This hands-on exploration built their understanding of colour and encouraged descriptive language about their colours and patterns.
Afterwards, the children talked about the shapes 🔵🔺 and patterns they had printed, then went on an autumn hunt in the garden 🍂🌿, noticing changes in colour, texture, shape and size. This developed their observational skills, vocabulary and understanding of the world.
