Discovery Blog 17.10.2025

Carl’s Class Blog

‘Science’ – Freezing & Melting

In Carl’s class, the children have been exploring materials as part of their science curriculum.  They have been investigating how water turns to ice when frozen. 

The children were fascinated how the liquid form changes its state, going from water to ice and then back again to water.

The children placed objects into a bowl containing water and then placed it into the freezer.  When the solid, frozen block of ice was taken from the freezer, the children thought about how they could help it to melt.

Using brushes, warm water and a little salt, the children painted the ice with the brushes and warm water and watched the solid mass decrease in size; this eventually enabled the children to collect the objects as the ice melted.  They really enjoyed engaging with the ice and worked together well to help the frozen block to melt.

Parent Information

Explorer of the week

Well done to all our explorers

Becky Lucien For sitting independently during circle time

Maddi Hudson For following instructions during tidy up time  

Carl Teddy For working so hard during the daily phonics sessions!

Laura Tessa For her independence in her toileting. 

Chloe Hunter For engaging in cause and effect toys independently.

Katherine Kiarna For fantastic signing when joining in with our text map

Michelle Natan  For tasting new foods during cooking lessons

Morgan Enas For having a full week without any toileting accidents 

Jacqueline Amber For taking on new challenges with enthusiasm!

Kathryn Furqan Engaging positively with his personalized timetable    

Sheila Mayley Her amazing answers this week she has blown us away. Well done Mayley!

Lydia Isla For trying really hard in her writing this week. 

Alex Jaycee For always looking out for people and treating others so kindly

Jenni Lillie Mae Floyd Being a caring member of the school community, helping out during lunchtimes with younger pupils.

Jamie Alfie Working really hard in reading and phonics