[Pupils] should be developing their understanding and enjoyment of stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction (KS2, Years 3 and 4); [Pupils] should identify how the habitat changes throughout the year. (KS2 Year 4]
Know why fairy rings can sometimes be found and the relationship to the fungal mycelia below
flow and recycle
folklore
summer stories
The fairy ring that sometimes appears on the field by Golden Valley School is a beautiful thing. It is a visible part of a huge fungus growing all of the year round under the soil. We call this a mycelium (plural mycelia). [To avoid the complexities of using two Greek words, I call them mycelia in the stories.]
Fairy rings inspire talk of fairies, and the quotation in the story is sometimes attributed to Shakespeare. The great fairy play ‘Midsummer’s Night’s Dream’ is definitely his work.
Are there fairies in Nowhere Wood? I cannot say, but am pretty sure that scientists do not know how to look for them.
William Shakespeare wrote “A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream” in about 1596. In the play a group of powerful fairies cast spells on people, making their lives very difficult. Many people believed in such ideas in Elizabethan times.
Why do you think many people no longer think like this?
There are probably many reasons for this. People’s beliefs change over time for many reasons. Here are a few possible reasons:1. Science: As we learn more about the world through science, we can explain many things that people used to think were magical.2. Education: More people can read and learn about different ideas now than in the past.3. Technology: We have cameras and other tools that can record and show us more of what is happening in nature.4. Cultural changes: Stories and beliefs change as societies change.5. Critical thinking: People are encouraged to question things and look for evidence.6. Some people might still believe in fairies. And it’s important to respect that different people have different beliefs.Remember, though, that some people still enjoy fairy stories as fun make-believe, even if they don’t think fairies are real. What do you think about fairies and other magical creatures in stories?”
