This week the children have listened to the story 'Why elephant has a trunk' which is a traditional African tale and the children really enjoy listening to these fables and understanding the message they are trying to give. Unfortunately there were no Elephants at Africa Alive but other animals that they saw on Friday featured in the story.
In Maths we are recapping doubling and halving, and also solving addition and subtraction word problems. We are also practising counting in 2s, 5s and 10s.
We will be revising the tricky words so that the children become confident with these as well as continuing to do story scribing, reading and inside and outside play.
Have a good week!
Monday, 25 June 2018
Week Beginning 18.06.18
This week we had the story of the of Snow White and the Seven dwarfs as we were revisiting fairy tales. The children wrote some interesting retells of the story following this.
In Maths we were revising teen numbers by looking at how to recognise them, order them, write them and finding the missing number in a sequence.
We learnt the tricky words said and like as the children are coming across these words a lot in their reading and they are also wanting to write these words in their independent writing.
On Friday we had a brilliant day out at Africa Alive, the children really enjoyed meeting all the animals and actually getting to handle a snake, an African land snail and a lion skull in the education session.
In Maths we were revising teen numbers by looking at how to recognise them, order them, write them and finding the missing number in a sequence.
We learnt the tricky words said and like as the children are coming across these words a lot in their reading and they are also wanting to write these words in their independent writing.
On Friday we had a brilliant day out at Africa Alive, the children really enjoyed meeting all the animals and actually getting to handle a snake, an African land snail and a lion skull in the education session.
Monday, 11 June 2018
week beginning 11.06.18
The story of the week is 'The Reluctant Dragon'. This is another classic story which the children seem to prefer to the stories with a moral. This tale covers the themes of bravery and friendship which the children will discuss.
In maths we are having a shape space and measure week where we will revisit 2D and 3D shape names and properties and also learn about capacity and the language that goes alongside e.g. full, empty, half full. We will also compare containers and estimate if the containers hold the same as each other.
We are having a dance teacher in this week to teach the children a surprise dance for sports day which we will carry on practising until the big day.
We are continuing with our weekly writing, readers, phonics and play inside and out. We will be going over all the tricky words we have learnt so far.
In maths we are having a shape space and measure week where we will revisit 2D and 3D shape names and properties and also learn about capacity and the language that goes alongside e.g. full, empty, half full. We will also compare containers and estimate if the containers hold the same as each other.
We are having a dance teacher in this week to teach the children a surprise dance for sports day which we will carry on practising until the big day.
We are continuing with our weekly writing, readers, phonics and play inside and out. We will be going over all the tricky words we have learnt so far.
Tuesday, 5 June 2018
Week beginning 4.6.18
Welcome back - we hope you had a great break!
This week the story was 'Hungry Hyena'. This was an African Animal story about being greedy. The children had lots of discussions about greed and what it means and they also discussed how the hyena should have behaved and what he might have learnt.
The children have also enjoyed looking at the photos of themselves that were taken when they first came into Reception. They looked at how they have changed since then and really enjoyed comparing.
In Maths we are revisiting subtraction. We are learning how to write subtraction number sentences and how to solve them either by using blocks and taking some away, drawing circles and scribbling them out and also counting back on a numberline. We will also look at solving subtration word problems using the strategies we have learnt.
On Friday the children will be taking part in a mini world cup competition with the whole school which will be lots of fun. Please can the children come into school wearing sports clothes and appropriate shoes on Friday.
We are not doing phonics this week as we are assessing what the children have learned in phonics so far. We will also be playing inside and out, story scribing and readers as normal.
Have a good week!
This week the story was 'Hungry Hyena'. This was an African Animal story about being greedy. The children had lots of discussions about greed and what it means and they also discussed how the hyena should have behaved and what he might have learnt.
The children have also enjoyed looking at the photos of themselves that were taken when they first came into Reception. They looked at how they have changed since then and really enjoyed comparing.
In Maths we are revisiting subtraction. We are learning how to write subtraction number sentences and how to solve them either by using blocks and taking some away, drawing circles and scribbling them out and also counting back on a numberline. We will also look at solving subtration word problems using the strategies we have learnt.
On Friday the children will be taking part in a mini world cup competition with the whole school which will be lots of fun. Please can the children come into school wearing sports clothes and appropriate shoes on Friday.
We are not doing phonics this week as we are assessing what the children have learned in phonics so far. We will also be playing inside and out, story scribing and readers as normal.
Have a good week!
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Week Beginning 21.05.18
This week we are having the story 'The Enormous Turnip' which the children will absolutely love acting out! The story is about teamwork and pulling together. This story has allowed the children to think about different words to use instead of big to enable the children's vocabulary to grow. The stories that we are reading from now on will all have a message in to spark off discussions about different topics to encourage deeper thinking skills.
In maths we are concentrating on teen numbers. We want the children to feel really confident with these numbers. We have been writing the teen numbers to practice the correct formation. We are also revisiting doubling, halving, adding and subtraction.
New tricky words this week are what and when - please practise reading these words at home as the children need to be able to recognise these straight away as they cant be sounded out. When they can read them, the children need to learn to spell these from memory.
We have covered all of Phase 2 and 3 tricky words and we are working on Phase 4 at the moment.
In maths we are concentrating on teen numbers. We want the children to feel really confident with these numbers. We have been writing the teen numbers to practice the correct formation. We are also revisiting doubling, halving, adding and subtraction.
New tricky words this week are what and when - please practise reading these words at home as the children need to be able to recognise these straight away as they cant be sounded out. When they can read them, the children need to learn to spell these from memory.
We have covered all of Phase 2 and 3 tricky words and we are working on Phase 4 at the moment.
Don't forget there is a story cafe on Friday morning at 9am for about an hour for you to come in and partake in a reading activity with your child. We look forward to seeing a many of you who can make it.
Monday, 14 May 2018
Week beginning 14.5.18
This week our story is 'The Owl and the Pussycat'. We thought we would have a focus on rhyming words as the children have been showing an interest in this. They enjoy playing with words and making up funny rhyming words.
In maths we are revising adding again just so the children feel very confident in this area. We will be focusing on solving word problems and listening out for the key information we need to solve the problem. The children will choose how to find out the answer either using cubes or a numberline.
Both classes had a great time at pizza express and the library and the staff at the forum really praised the behaviour of the children. We hope you enjoyed the pizzas!
Have a good week!
In maths we are revising adding again just so the children feel very confident in this area. We will be focusing on solving word problems and listening out for the key information we need to solve the problem. The children will choose how to find out the answer either using cubes or a numberline.
Both classes had a great time at pizza express and the library and the staff at the forum really praised the behaviour of the children. We hope you enjoyed the pizzas!
Have a good week!
Tuesday, 8 May 2018
Week beginning 7.5.18
This week Mrs Sturman’s class are going on their trip to Pizza Express and the children’s library at the Forum. The children will all get to make their own pizza to bring home and the children’s library has some activities planned for the children and they will be allowed to borrow a book from the if they bring their library card. Don’t forget LS class will need to be in the classroom at 8.45 so that we leave on time. If you have not ordered a school packed lunch you will need to provide one. The children need to be in normal school uniform.
The story this week is The Gingerbread Man which the children voted to have next. We are trying to encourage list writing at the moment so if you have any lists that need making at home get your child to have a go and help you!
In maths this week we are revisiting adding and focussing on solving word problems involving adding. We are also going to start counting in 2 and 5 so if you'd like to practise this at home too that would be great.
We have taught all of the phase 2 and 3 tricky words and we will be revising these every week. We will continue to do story scribing, readers and will play indoors and out as normal.
We are really encouraging the children to write independently when they are playing so that the skills they have learnt become embedded. We are also encouraging the children to use their maths skills in their play too.
Have a good week!
The story this week is The Gingerbread Man which the children voted to have next. We are trying to encourage list writing at the moment so if you have any lists that need making at home get your child to have a go and help you!
In maths this week we are revisiting adding and focussing on solving word problems involving adding. We are also going to start counting in 2 and 5 so if you'd like to practise this at home too that would be great.
We have taught all of the phase 2 and 3 tricky words and we will be revising these every week. We will continue to do story scribing, readers and will play indoors and out as normal.
We are really encouraging the children to write independently when they are playing so that the skills they have learnt become embedded. We are also encouraging the children to use their maths skills in their play too.
Have a good week!
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