3.9 have been enjoying getting outdoors to take part in learning around 3D sculpture. We are continuing this unit of work for the next few weeks and it will be exciting to watch the progression of their skills and understanding! We will be visiting the school Makerspace to create some of our art.
Lots of children have been bringing in books to read to the class and this is always an enjoyable experience for all.
Thank you to our photographer Yasmin!
This week in writing the learners were planning their writing piece for next week. They are focussing on characterisation and figurative language. The learners continue to blow me away with their creativity! I will share some of our stories next week on the blog.
In numeracy we have continued to learn about money and the learners are doing very well with this. With a strong focus on calculating change mentally and counting coins we have had to work on our skip counting by 2, 5, etc. This helps us add coins quickly. Using our number talks strategies we have also been building on our ability to quickly calculate the correct change.
Thank you to Leah for being our photographer this week.
During numeracy learning time the children are confident using the task board to self direct their learning. They access a range of tasks including a task related to the new learning that day (usually written) and other independent activities such as mental number bond practise (rapid recall), times table practise, problem solving and active partner tasks. The photos below show them working hard on their written task! We are always trying to remember writing the short date and title and underlining it.
In writing we have been continuing our work on alliteration and characterisation, which the children are thoroughly enjoying!
In numeracy and mathematics some of the learners have been working on the 4 times table and others on vertical subtraction with carrying and borrowing.
