Primary 2/3

 

Numeracy and Mathematics

 

In Numeracy this term we are focusing on our number facts to 10.  We will also be understanding the term ‘switcher’.  We will be adding using both concrete materials and number lines.  We will also be adding a one digit number to a two digit number.  We will be using different strategies to solve mental problems.  Primary 3’s will be adding and subtracting within 20 and adding 1 and 2 to a two digit number.

 

We will be learning about 2D and 3D shapes through active learning.  We will be learning the names and properties of 2D and 3D shapes.

 

Literacy

 

Reading

 

Primary 2/3 have started their Bug Club reading in school at ICT time.  They will also practise this at home and have been given new passwords.  This term we will also be focusing on reading aloud in class.

 

Spelling

 

This term we are using Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar to help with our spelling.  This will help us  spell common tricky words correctly and use our phonic knowledge to spell new words.  We will also be looking for spelling words and sounds in reading and writing.

 

Writing

 

This term we will be writing personal accounts.  We will be learning how to use capital letters and full stops correctly.  The children will also be encouraged to read over their writing to make sure it makes sense.  Primary 3 will be learning to use joining words.  Some children are being encouraged to try to write some words independently.

 

French

 

This term the children are learning numbers 1 – 20 and colours.  This will be done through active learning and singing.

 

Interdisciplinary Learning

 

Our IDL this term is Food Technology and the children are learning how to prepare some simple food.  They are also learning about the importance of healthy eating.

 

Health and Wellbeing

 

At Physical Education this term the children are learning about Balance and Coordination.  The children will be working in pairs and groups to perform a sequence of balance movements.  They will perform these to the class.

 

During Health and Wellbeing time we are learning about Friendships and Relationships.  They will become aware of how friendships are formed and how likes and dislikes can influence relationships.