It has been so lovely watching the boys and girls settle into Primary 1 over the past week and a half. Already, they have adapted well to the school day and are learning rules and routines along the way. They are all making new friends and some are enjoying time with friends they already knew. Our classroom is already changing as I get to know the children and watch them play. Here are some photos of them exploring and enjoying their new classroom.
We are developing our Phonological Awareness skills and this week went on a Listening Walk around the school grounds. We heard different types of birds, cars, lorries and children playing. Some of us were sure we also heard a dog barking in the distance. We then drew and discussed what we had heard when we returned to the classroom.
In Primary 1 we initially learn to write through drawing and are encouraged to add as much detail as possible to our drawings. This week we drew a picture to match the sentence ‘I am splashing in the puddles.’
In Numeracy and Maths we have been focusing on counting strategies and numeral recognition. Here we are using ten frames to support our counting skills.
For Health and Wellbeing we are learning about our families. We have discussed that every family can look different and it doesn’t matter how big or small your family is, it is important that you feel loved! We drew a picture of our families and also enjoyed a circle time were we shared what we love to do with our families.
