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Snapshot Week 18th-22nd November 2024

What a busy week we have had!

In numeracy this week we have been working on our addition and subtraction strategies. We have been making connections between what we already know and using this to extend our knowledge of number bonds to 10 and 100. We have also been looking at the patterns made when we double numbers.

During this term we have been learning how to identify the features of information reports and we have learned that information reports can come in a variety of formats. This week we created some information reports about the village where we live and used our word processing skills to present them.

We have been enjoying our current topic based on Flat Stanley’s adventures around the world. This week received some wonderful letters from St Roch’s Secondary School – Department of the Deaf. They told us all about Stanley’s adventures with them and even sent us some videos of them teaching Stanley some sign language.

Our interdisciplinary learning has given us the opportunity to study the climate zones around the world and how animals adapt to their surroundings. Mrs Dumigan has been impressed by how much knowledge Primary 3/4 have been sharing.

With Christmas time approaching we have started to prepare for our school show and everything that goes along with it. We have had fun learning the lyrics to our song as well as starting our Christmas art work. At this time of year we start to learn some social dances to prepare us for our Christmas party. This week we paired up with Primary 5 and had great fun learning the Canadian Barn Dance.

Finally, we have enjoyed having some of our families in to visit our classroom and share our learning. We hope you enjoyed being in too.

Take a look at some snapshot photos of our week.

 

 

Homework 22nd-28th October 2024

Homework for Primary 3/4 will be  posted here on a Tuesday. Pupils will be issued with their digital passport to take home, which will include the log in details required for homework tasks set. Please keep this in a safe place.

Each week the homework guidance will be a similar format. The tasks will link with current learning or will be revision of previous learning. The aim of the tasks is to develop the learners fluency in numeracy recall and reading.

Please note the order is for guidance only – tasks can be completed in any order. If your child is becoming overwhelmed with any of the tasks please stop and take a break. Each task should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. 

Tuesday 22nd October – Monday 28th October

The following tasks have been assigned in Sumdog and Giglets. They can be completed in any order. The Giglets text could be split over a few days as there is lots of information in the book.

Sumdog spelling task

Sumdog numeracy task

Giglets Text – Children’s Rights

We have spoken about the Rights of the Child in class since August. Read and discuss a time when these rights have been used and recognised at home and school.

Click here to download the ebook 

 

Homework Tuesday 8th – Friday 11th October

Homework for Primary 3/4 will be  posted here on a Tuesday. Pupils will be issued with their digital passport to take home, which will include the log in details required for homework tasks set. Please keep this in a safe place.

Each week the homework guidance will be a similar format. The tasks will link with current learning or will be revision of previous learning. The aim of the tasks is to develop the learners fluency in numeracy recall and reading.

Please note the order is for guidance only – tasks can be completed in any order. If your child is becoming overwhelmed with any of the tasks please stop and take a break. Each task should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. 

Tuesday 8th October

In class we are reading Flat Stanley as a class novel and this week the children will bring home ‘Flat Stanley’ for an adventure.

As a class we have posted Stanley to various locations around the world in the hope that he will reply to us about his travels.

It is hoped that Stanley can join in with your family on daily activities or any trips you have planned. If you wish to email any photos or updates of Stanley on his travels they can be emailed to:

chelsea.dumigan@eastayrshire.org.uk

Pupils can also bring in a photograph of Stanley or speak to the class about his adventures after the October break.

Wednesday 9th October – My village research sheet.

Details are on the back of the sheet sent home. This can be brought back after the October break.

 

 Thursday 10th October – Numbots

Log in to Numbots and refresh your numeracy skills.

 

Friday 11th October –Enjoy the October break!

 

 

 

Monday 30th September – This is the last day of September. Research some popular days coming up in the next month.  Are there any special saints days? A celebration? What season are we now in? What month is next? What changes will we see in the next few weeks? Discuss with an adult.

Homework 1st – 7th October

Homework for Primary 3/4 will be  posted here on a Tuesday. Pupils will be issued with their digital passport to take home, which will include the log in details required for homework tasks set. Please keep this in a safe place.

Each week the homework guidance will be a similar format. The tasks will link with current learning or will be revision of previous learning. The aim of the tasks is to develop the learners fluency in numeracy recall and reading.

Please note the order is for guidance only – tasks can be completed in any order. If your child is becoming overwhelmed with any of the tasks please stop and take a break. Each task should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. 

Tuesday 1st October – Monday 7th October 2024

Tuesday 1st October – Sumdog Maths

This week we are working on data handling. Log in to Sumdog and complete the data handling task which is labelled ‘Homework 1st-7th October’. The task will be open all week.

Wednesday 2nd October – Sumdog Spelling

Log in to Sumdog and select spelling. Complete this week’s spelling task named ‘Spelling Homework 1st-7th October’.

Thursday 3rd October –  Talking and Listening

Look at the image below and talk about what might be happening in the scene. Have you ever been somewhere like this? What does it remind you of? What time of year do you think it is? Would you like to be there?

Monday  7th October – Giglets

Choose a book from your online library. Read it with an adult or enjoy listening to it on your own. Have fun reading!

Weekly Highlights

Each week, some of Primary 3/4 will aim to share some highlights of their week with you. Here are this week’s reflections:

“My weekly highlight was learning about French breakfasts because we tasted food.”
From Keane
“My weekly highlight was learning about times tables rockstars’ because there is a competition.”
From Carter
“My weekly highlight was  going on my Chrome book  because when I go on Numbots  I learn so much. I like going on Times Table Rock Stars because it helps me learn about times tables. I never could  tell my times tables but now I’m getting the hang of it.  I loved it and  we always do it now.  I even know 8 times 2 = 16 and 10 times 2 = 20.”
From Bonnie
“The highlight of my week is Place value because it is so easy.”
From Erin
“The highlight of my week is Place Value because I am really good at it.”
from Aroosha
“My weekly highlight is Time Tables Rock Stars because I like times tables.”
From Ethan
“The highlight of my week is playing with my friends.”
From Nicholas
“The highlight  of my week is Sumdog  because i like playing  Sumdog spelling with my pals and math training.”
From Liam
“The highlight of my week was Sumdog because I like the tasks and it was great.”
From James
“The highlight of my week was Sumdog because it is fun and I get to play with my friends.”
From Ollie
“The best part of my week was Numbots because I love to play it and get new badges.”
From Mason
“The best part of my week was doing Sundog because I got new tasks and the tasks were fun.”
From Jennifer

European Day of Languages

Today we celebrated European Day of Languages by having a French themed tasting session whilst taking part in a live assembly from a café in Paris.  We had great fun tasting some French treats, learning some phrases and hearing about life in France.

Afterwards, we looked at some famous French landmarks and used them as inspiration to create some stained glass window designs.

In the afternoon, as part of our IDL, we split into pairs and trios to research an aspect of France and started to create posters about we learned. We had a fun filled French day!

 

Homework 24th – 30th September

Homework for Primary 3/4 will be  posted here on a Tuesday. Pupils will be issued with their digital passport to take home, which will include the log in details required for homework tasks set. Please keep this in a safe place.

Each week the homework guidance will be a similar format. The tasks will link with current learning or will be revision of previous learning. The aim of the tasks is to develop the learners fluency in numeracy recall and reading.

Please note the order is for guidance only – tasks can be completed in any order. If your child is becoming overwhelmed with any of the tasks please stop and take a break. Each task should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. 

Tuesday 24th September- Monday 30th September 2024

This week is Maths Week Scotland.

Maths Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of all things mathematic based.  It will run from Monday, 23rd September to Sunday, 29th September, with this year’s theme being Maths Tales. During the week you’ll discover the often overlooked mathematics in our daily lives.

Tuesday 24th September – Times Tables Rock Stars.

Log in to TTRS and compete in the ‘Scotland Rocks’ competition to be in with a chance of winning some exciting prizes. You can play for a maximum of 1 hour per day and the aim is to answer as many questions correctly to increase your score.

Note: The 1 hour cap does not have to be played in one go. We will be using this during class lessons for a short time also. 

You can have a go at ‘Scotland Rocks’ each day if you want to boost your score.

Wednesday 25th September – Numbots Stories

Pick an online audio story from the link below. Each one has a different theme. Which one will you enjoy?

Numbots Stories

Thursday 26th September-  European Day of Languages

Click on the link below to explore the European Day of Languages website. Can you share a fun fact with an adult? Can you learn how to say hello in another language?

European Day of Languages website

 

Monday 30th September – This is the last day of September. Research some popular days coming up in the next month.  Are there any special saints days? A celebration? What season are we now in? What month is next? What changes will we see in the next few weeks? Discuss with an adult.

Weekly Highlights

Each week, some of Primary 3/4 will aim to share some highlights of their week with you. Here are this week’s reflections:

“The highlight of my week was learning Numbots because it was good fun as well as learning.”
Lilly
“Counting in 25s was hard at first but then I started to understand it.  Look! 25 50 75 100 125 150 170 200. I did a lot of counting.”
Alissa
“The highlight of my week was to count in 25s because I was good at it.”
Christopher
“The highlight of my week was being able to use my Chromebook again after the holidays and playing Sumdog. I enjoy using Sumdog .”
Cole
“The highlight of my week was counting 25s.  We learned so much and it was amazing. I  know how to count in 25s.  Look 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200. I have learned a lot.”
Phoebe
“My highlight of my week is counting in 25’s because I’m good at it (I think!) and because I can understand it.”
Marlene

Homework 17th – 23rd September

Homework for Primary 3/4 will be  posted here on a Tuesday. Pupils will be issued with their digital passport to take home, which will include the log in details required for homework tasks set. Please keep this in a safe place.

Each week the homework guidance will be a similar format. The tasks will link with current learning or will be revision of previous learning. The aim of the tasks is to develop the learners fluency in numeracy recall and reading.

Please note the order is for guidance only – tasks can be completed in any order. If your child is becoming overwhelmed with any of the tasks please stop and take a break. Each task should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. 

Tuesday 17th September- Monday 23rd September 2024

**Additional optional task – You are encouraged to enter the colouring competition featured in the Galloway Newsletter. A copy of the image will be sent home for you to colour and email back to the newsletter. Details will be on the entry form.**

Tuesday 17th September – Sumdog Spelling  – Log in to sumdog, choose spelling, click on tasks, select this week’s spelling task, enjoy!

Wednesday 18th September – Reading for enjoyment. Select a Giglets text or audio book from the online library at https://giglets.com/ or choose a book of your own to read and discuss with an adult. Can you spot any new vocabulary or any words containing our phoneme of the week?

Thursday 19th September- Log in to sumdog, choose maths, click on tasks, select this week’s numeracy task, enjoy!

Monday 23rd September – No homework due to school holiday.