Term 2 Week 3

What a fab week we have had again!!

In English, we continued with our learning linked to instructions. We planned our instructional text, wrote it up and edited it where needed whilst making sure we had all the key features such as imperative verbs, numbers and adverbs for time.

In Maths, we used arrays to multiply by 5 and then moved onto our unit linked to money. We have been looking at recognising coins, notes and counting notes, pounds and pence. We will continue with this unit of learning next week to consolidate our understanding.

In Geography, we found out about about the 4 points of the compass: North, East, South, West. We learned the rhyme naughty elephants squirt water to help us remember.

Thursday was PSHE and French songs with Mrs G!

Friday was non uniform day for the fair. Thank you for all of the chocolate! We read the nativity story for English and answered some questions. In the afternoon we logged onto the laptops in the computer suite.

What a busy week!

We hope you all had a lovely weekend and look forward to welcoming you back on Monday.

Mrs Rammell, Mrs Johnson and Miss Sheppard

Week 1 update:

What amazing first week back. So proud of Tigers and Lions for settling back in and getting  on with some amazing learning.

In English, we have been practicing using contractions to help retell the story of "The Invisible". We focused on retelling the story in order, "levelling up" our work with some interesting adjectives and using contractions successfully.

In maths, we worked on place value, focusing on the correct placement of numbers, practicing using dienes to help us work out equations with tens and ones. Today, we put our knowledge to the test and ordered numbers on number lines, using patterns to find missing numbers and some, even going on to create their own number line maths problems. They all smashed it!

We were fortunate to have our first gymnastics lesson today! They practiced balancing, distributing body weight and gross motor skills to build up their skills for our future lessons.

What a busy week! It has been so lovely to see you all and get back into learning. Have a lovely weekend :)

Miss Sheppard, Mrs Rammell and Mrs Johnson

Term 2 Week 2 learning update:

This week was anti-bullying week. We learned that bullying is intentional and repeated harm over a period of time. Bullying is not falling out with a friend. We learned that adults at school and home are always there to help us when we need it. Classmates can also support each other with a smile or including each other in their games. 

Friday was busy with Children in Need activities. We coloured in a Pudsey Bear and looked fabulous in our own colourful clothes and Pudsey ears. In the afternoon on Friday, we also had a Road Safety Workshop. We learned the Green Cross Code: Think, Stop, Look, Listen. There is a letter heading home with more information and an activity on the back for the children to complete if they wish to. 

In English, we’ve been studying the features of instructions. We learned about ‘bossy verbs’ also known as imperative verbs. These are the kinds of words found in instructions such as: mix, cut, move, get, find, chop, make. We wrote some instructions we might hear in the classroom and also instructions on how to have a happy playtime. 

In Maths, we focused on estimating and comparing numbers to 100. We used the greater than and less than symbols to compare numbers. You might hear your child say: The crocodile eats the greater number. This just means the larger part of the < arrow will point at the larger number. Imagine the arrow > has teeth like a crocodile! It helps the children to remember. 

In Science we completed an experiment to find out how flexible different materials were. We squashed, squeezed, bent and twisted items like play dough, paper and wood. We rated each material from 1 – not at all to 5 – completely. All the children really enjoyed this experiment. 

Next Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st is parents evening. Please check your slot and we’ll try to be on time with our 10minute slots. We’ll put the children’s trays in Tiger Classroom so you can look at their books while you wait and we’ll call you through to Lion Classroom when it’s your slot. 

We look forward to sharing your child’s learning with you.

Mrs Johnson, Mrs Rammell and Miss Sheppard.