The children have all enjoyed a glorious week both inside and outside of the classroom. There have been birthdays galore and a class full of grown up year 1’s!
The children have been reading new stories and information texts in their Read Write Inc lessons. They have had the focus of reading with expression and have had words to learn on sight. Towards the end of the week the children then continued with their novel study linked to Alfie and the Great Outdoors. They had new descriptive vocabulary to learn and they applied this when describing natural objects Alfie found in the countryside. We have also learnt about the rules of using plurals in our writing.
In Maths the children have continued with their multiplication and division topic. They started the week by grouping objects, then sharing into equal groups. They then finished the week by solving problems by both grouping and sharing.
In Topic the children have explored and discussed the features which make up their local Shropshire countryside. They have linked this to landscape study which included some initial artwork based on the work of David Hockney.
The new spelling lists have gone home today and will still be tested before half term. A big congratulations to Freya for getting Star of the Week trophy. Freya has given 100% effort and concentration in all lessons and has always tried to contribute both positively and constructively.
Have a lovely weekend together and I will look forward to seeing you on Monday.

Mr Mavin