Term 1
Well done to all of our learners on a very successful term one! It has flown in, we have had lots of fun bonding as a new p3/4 class and have worked hard in all areas.
We know term 2 will be just as busy! We look forward to starting our whole school leadership groups, a new topic and taking part in the Ochiltree Nativity performance.
Have a lovely October break everyone!
Mrs Meek & Mrs Tweedly
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In class, we have been doing lots of spelling practice and revision of previous learning which has lead us nicely into learning our new phonemes and their various spelling patterns. The children have been split into groups based on their previous learning and baseline assessments, to ensure the learning is at their individual pace and challenge level. However, these groups are not set in stone, which means the children can freely practise any spelling word they like, in addition to their own spelling words.
This week we have been learning the ‘ai’ phoneme and its spelling variations. See below.
Children are encouraged to practise as often as they can at home, whenever fits in with their home lifestyle. We will not be collecting any homework in, but we will do a little weekly spellcheck in class to ensure progression and see where children may need more support. Please see below for some activity ideas to make spelling fun, or feel free to come up with your own.
Despite some drizzly conditions Primary 3/4 thoroughly enjoyed their Autumn amble through the village!
We focused on using our senses to describe what we could see, hear, smell, taste and feel along our walk.
‘I smell delicious chips coming from the hub!’ Oliver
‘I think I can smell soup!’ Wallace
‘I can see bright orange leaves’ Molly
‘I see my house!’ Lottie
‘I can feel raindrops’ Illy
‘I can smell the leaves of this green hedge’ Peyton
‘I can feel the wet grass under my feet’ Finley.
We also managed to sneak in a wee play at the park!
Back in class
Back in school we have been learning the different phonemes that make the ‘ai’ sound (ai/ay/a-e/a).
We are learning to add on and take away multiples of ten and one hundred. (e.g. 125 + 50 or 1678 + 300). We have been singing away about not changing the units.
We have used our senses to write descriptively and thoroughly enjoyed some music from Mrs MJ.
Notes to remember
Our Parents Evening is Thursday 9th of October. Please contact the school office if you have not received an appointment time yet.
We finish up on Friday 10th of October for the October holidays, please note Mrs Meek will not be in this day and the class will be taken by Miss Smith.
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