In the moment maths

This week the children have been in charge of their maths activities.  On Monday a couple of children wanted to set up a shop.  We discussed what they needed to do this.  Several more children then joined in.   The children began writing prices tags, then taking on the role of shopper and shop keeper.   Some children used their maths knowledge to add and subtract to work out how much they needed to pay / how much change to give.  Some children started to recognise that £1 is 100 pennies, but as that was a lot to count out they needed to group in 10’s, this then led to children using the 10p coins instead of of lots of pennies.

As the week has gone on more children have wanted to set up shop!   Yesterday we looked at healthy foods, so a group of children decided that the shoppers would need a cafe so they could have a rest after shopping.  Today we say children writing menus with healthy food on, taking orders  and enjoying using the cafe.

All through the week, the adults in class have joined in and moved children on with their learning as and when needed.

Well done Class 1, so far we have seen some super counting, grouping, adding, subtracting and some wonderful organisation skills.   I wonder what will happen next…

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Fly away butterflies

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Painted lady butterflies

We are very excited to announce we have become butterfly parents today!  4 of the 5 butterflies have now emerged from their cocoons. The children have been busy giving them names.

At the beginning of term, 5 tiny caterpillars arrived in class.

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They then began to eat rather a lots and got bigger every day.

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Just like the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, our caterpillars became full and wrapped themselves up into their cocoon.  We were amazed to see how much the cocoons wiggled!

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Class 1, Attingham Park trip

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Ordering numbers to 20

Today Class 1 practised running around with a number 0 -20, then getting themselves into the correct order on the signal.

Over the next few days we will be concentrating on counting back (early subtraction).

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Numbers everywhere

Today the children in Class 1 practised writing their numbers, some did a numberline all the way to 100!

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Counting on

The children have impresssed me with their adding skills this week.

 

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New Summer topics

Our new topics this term are All Creatures Great and Small and Green fingers.  A paper copy of the areas we will be covering will be sent home tomorrow.

Please find attached a topic web displaying initial ideas for activities and learning opportunities. These activities and learning opportunities will be adapted and enhanced depending upon the interests and progress of the children.

Things to remember: 

  • Your child can bring in a named water bottle into school. There is always water available throughout the day.
  • Your child can bring in a healthy snack to eat at break time.   Fruit is provided on a daily basis in school.
  • Please provide a coat as the weather is still changeable.  This can be kept in your child’s locker.
  • We have a wellie rack outside for your child to keep a pair of named wellies in school.
  • Please make sure all clothing is clearly labelled with your child’s name, including shoes/pumps.
  • There is a green basket in the room, near the lockers. This basket is there for your child to put the home link book messages, money, messages into.
  • Any monies for school dinners etc. are to be put in a named, sealed envelope stating what the money is for.
  • Please could we ask for children to refrain from bringing in their own toys into school. Children get very upset if their toys get broken by accident or go missing!

Reading:  The children in Class 1 are making super progress, reading at  home really helps them to continue to improve.

Reading/book bags need to be in school each day. Reading takes place every day in class, whether through guided reading, group reading, shared reading or independent reading sessions. Your child will read to an adult regularly in class on a one to one basis. Children should be encouraged to read a range of materials as well as their reading scheme books, such as magazines, leaflets, newspapers etc. When you have read with your child at home, please write a comment in the reading diary.

PE Kits

Physical development takes place at least twice a week. Please could you ensure that your child has a full PE kit in their locker all week.

Tapestry

The first term of using Tapestry has gone well.  The children enjoy sharing what they have done at home and the photos that you add.  So do please keep adding to your child’s online journey.

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Bean stalks!

The children will be bringing home their beanstalks today. We would love to see photos how they grow over Easter. Most of them will need to be planted into bigger pots, as they have grown quite a lot!

 

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