Flying Start @ Cornwall College Continue Exploring the World
Our adventures with Captain Sandy Seagull have continued @ Flying Start Cornwall College, and the children were thrilled to discover that she has now left Germany and flown all the way to Vietnam! Together, we travelled alongside her, exploring this new country and learning about some of the wonderful things that make it special.
The children were fascinated by the bright and bold design of the Vietnamese flag, noticing its striking red background and golden star. We talked about what these colours represent and created our own flag-inspired art to celebrate.
As Captain Sandy wrote about the importance of the harvest in Vietnam, we focused especially on rice, which is such an important food in the country. The children enjoyed finding out how rice is grown and harvested, and we linked this to discussions about the foods we eat every day.
We also explored the clever design of bamboo bridges, learning how they help people travel across rivers. The children used their problem-solving skills and creativity to design and build their own versions in the classroom, experimenting with balance and strength.
To finish off our adventure, the children made their very own treasure maps, carefully marking out paths, rivers and “hidden treasures” along the way. This activity encouraged imagination, storytelling and map-reading skills, helping the children think like real explorers.
We are so excited to see where Captain Sandy Seagull will fly to next, and what new adventures and learning opportunities will be waiting for us!
