Hello and welcome back to term 3! It has been lovey to hear all about the children’s Christmas experiences. It has been really cold recently so this is a gentle reminder to dress your child(ren) for winter weather and to label their clothing so it can be easily reunited with them – 2 gloves are better than 1!
Our PE days this term remain on a Tuesday and Friday. The children can come to school dressed for PE on those days (no football strips please).
With Seesaw in suspension, we will aim to keep you updated on class activities and achievements via email until a suitable alternative is in place. Please see below for an outline of this term’s learning.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch should you wish to discuss anything further, Mrs Balmer and Miss Harrison.
Numeracy
In Numeracy this term pupils are continuing their work on number, focusing on strategies for addition and subtraction within 10, 20, 100 and beyond. Some are working on different strategies for multiplication and division and the link between these functions. We are learning through a mix of written work and active stations.
We are also learning about money this term. We will be working on recognising coins and notes. The pupils will get opportunities to practice what they have learned by adding and taking away amounts and playing in our shop area.
Literacy
Primary 1-4 are continuing to develop their knowledge and understanding of new sounds and spelling rules. We are looking at how we can apply our sounds knowledge to help us spell unfamiliar words in our writing. Primary One are beginning to use their sounds knowledge to read and write short words and sentences.
We will be looking at various texts for our writing including poetry, imaginative and report writing.
The boys and girls have received poems to choose from and learn for Burns. Please help your child(ren) to learn their chosen poem and to recite them aloud thinking about pace, expression and using a nice clear voice.
Other Curricular Areas
We are using the beginning of this term to wrap up our Fairy Tales topic before moving onto our next topic Scotland. We will be learning all about Scottish Landmarks, Inventors, Lochs and Mountains.
In PE we are learning how to kick and control a ball, as well as passing between partners to be able to apply these skills to different ball games.
In Health we will be exploring what it means to have a healthy bodies and healthy minds.
Ways to support at home You can support your child at home through reading and homework activities provided. Encouraging them to read any signs when passings or menus if out for meals. Reinforcing learning around money by helping count any change or totals and identifying different coins if shopping.
The following websites have a range of learning games that can help consolidate learning from this term.
