--- title: "Blog by Tag: Characteristics of Effective Learning" url: "https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/tag/characteristics-of-effective-learning" school: "Aberford C of E (VC) Primary School" --- # Blog by Tag: Characteristics of Effective Learning [![Image of What makes ice melt the quickest?](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4364_Small.jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-02-03-19-47-11-what-makes-ice-melt-the-quickest) 3 February 2019 #### [What makes ice melt the quickest?](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-02-03-19-47-11-what-makes-ice-melt-the-quickest) Class One wanted to conduct an experiment on ice. We decided to find out the answer to the question, what makes ice melt the quickest? We came up with our own ideas of what we could use in the experiment and settled on: salt, heat and water (with one block of ice as a control where we did nothing… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2019-02-03-19-47-11-what-makes-ice-melt-the-quickest) [![Image of Diwali](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/diwali-blog-title-image.png)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-12-55-47-diwali) 12 November 2018 #### [Diwali](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-12-55-47-diwali) Inspired by our enjoyment of the fireworks on Bonfire Night, Class One have explored the Hindu 'Festival of Light ' Diwali. Diwali is celebrated with lots of fireworks! We have been learning about how Hindus prepare their houses for the festival and how they celebrate with their families. Some… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-11-12-12-55-47-diwali) [![Image of Year 6 Buddies](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Cover_picture_small.jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-09-20-17-32-56-year-6-buddies) 20 September 2018 #### [Year 6 Buddies](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-09-20-17-32-56-year-6-buddies) ## Buddies Class 1 loved meeting their Year 6 Buddies for the first time. The Year 6 children were so mature and nurturing towards the new children and it was a real pleasure to see and hear the buzz about reading together. Class 1 can't wait for Friday's play time now! ![](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/images/Class%201/IMG_3334.JPG). [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-09-20-17-32-56-year-6-buddies) [![Image of Exploring the outside space](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Blog_post_cover.jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-09-12-16-23-54-exploring-the-outside-space) 12 September 2018 #### [Exploring the outside space](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-09-12-16-23-54-exploring-the-outside-space) Class One really enjoyed exploring our outside field area today. The sun was shining and we all had smiles on our faces. We were travelling with confidence and skill on the balancing and climbing equipment; throwing and kicking the ball and negotiating space successfully playing tig. We… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-09-12-16-23-54-exploring-the-outside-space) [![Image of Is it magnetic?](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Magnets_resized.jpg)](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-07-01-21-23-12-is-it-magnetic) 1 July 2018 #### [Is it magnetic?](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-07-01-21-23-12-is-it-magnetic) Theo used the building resources to create a treasure hunter. This led to discussions about machines that can detect treasure and magnetic objects. We got out the magnets and enjoyed exploring what we could find that was magnetic. We sorted the objects into a Venn diagram - items that were… [Continue reading](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/blog/2018-07-01-21-23-12-is-it-magnetic) ![Aberford C of E (VC) Primary School ](https://files.schudio.com/aberford-primary-school/images/logo/logo-footer(4).png) ### Aberford C of E (VC) Primary School School Lane, Aberford Leeds, West Yorkshire LS25 3BU 0113 2813302 0113 2813302 ### Useful Links - [About Us](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/our-school/school-day) - [Term Dates](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/term-dates) - [Admissions](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/our-school/admissions) - [Contact Us](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/contact) ### Social Media - [X](https://twitter.com/AberfordPrimary) ### Translation © Copyright 2016–2026 Aberford C of E (VC) Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://aberfordprimaryschool.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)