Mrs Conetta was very impressed with all the symmetrical patterns Primary 1 made using the loose parts in the playground.
Aitkenhead Farm Visit
We had a fantastic time at Aitkenhead Farm. We met a horse called Katie, one of the sheepdogs and many, many baby lambs, one of which was only 1 hour old.
“I fed the baby lambs” – Emily.
“I hope the mums and dads like our pictures” – Casey
“We stroked the horse” – Harriet.
“We clapped the horse and got yummy cupcakes” – Layla
“The lambs were trying to get me” – Kade.
Caterpillar Update
The class caterpillars are now in chrysalis form. We hope to see some beautiful butterflies very soon.
Sound Hunting
We have been using lights to search for sh, ch , th and ng words.
Symmetrical Patterns
We have been learning lots about symmetrical patterns with Miss Stevenson and Mrs Kelly this week.
Outdoor Learning
We spoke about using our senses in the outdoors with one of the rangers from Whitelee Wind Farm.
Shrove Tuesday
Whilst learning about Shrove Tuesday, Primary 1 also enjoyed learning about fractions! They worked with a partner to cut their pancake in half, making sure they made 2 equal parts.
They then had to ‘half their half’ to make quarters.
Planting
We went outside to plant Hyacinths in the garden. We cannot wait to see them flower!
The outdoors inspired our writing
We have been reading, The Very Hungry Caterpillar in class. The class had to think where the butterfly might fly to after coming out of the cocoon. We went outside and in groups took photos on the iPads of where the butterfly might go around the playground.
We shared the photos back in the classroom and used the ideas to help inspire our writing.
PE
Primary 1 have been continuing to develop their fitness and co-ordination skills. They moved around the gym hall in different ways and had to listen to instructions to respond and touch the correct coloured marker. Lots of fast feet and changes of direction were needed!
