Primary 3c had a fantastic day in our outdoor classroom!
Category: Literacy
Primary 1e School Trip
Primary 1e had an excellent time at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. We enjoyed taking part in role play and some of us even dressed up as the King and Queen! We loved exploring different parts of the museum and we learned about the planets, animals, rainforests, famous artists and many other interesting topics!
P1b Share their Learning at Home
In P1b today we were sharing what we learned from our February homework grids. We all chose to do different activitites. Here is a remnder of our homework grid along with some of the things we learned:
| Literacy | Numeracy and Mathematics | Broad General Education | Health and Wellbeing |
| Use your stage words to write a sentence. Remember to use a capital letter at the start and full stop at the end. | Look around your house and find as many 2D shapes as you can. Choose from below:
· Take a photo · Draw a picture · Make a list of what you can see. |
Do you have a favourite animal/pet? Can you find out some information about an animal? Draw a picture or make a poster. | Count to 20 as you practise:
· hopping · skipping · jumping |
| Write a list of 5 animals.
Challenge: can you list the animals in alphabetical order? |
Count up in 2s as far as you can go. | Go out a walk and find 5 living things and 5 non-living things. | Make a healthy snack with an adult. |
| Read a book with your family. Pick and describe your favourite character. | Sort and name the coins in your house. | Make a symmetrical picture. You may want to use natural objects, for example, sticks, stones, shells, leaves, acorns, etc. | Talk about what makes a good friend with a member of your family. |
| Describe winter. Choose from below:
· Draw a picture · Write a story · Go for a walk and describe what you see/feel/hear/smell. |
Find as many different ways as you can to make the number 6.
For example: 0 + 6 = 6 Children can use objects to help them, for example, fruit, sweets, cubes, finger bunny ears, etc. |
Find out 4 facts about Scotland. For example:
· Look on the map · Name some famous places · Name some famous people |
Use a timer to brush your teeth for 2 minutes. |
| Write the alphabet using flour, salt or shaving foam. |
“I learned about goldfish because I have 4 at home. They have no eyelids so they always sleep with their eyes open” (Isabella)
“I found 30 2D shapes around my house” (Ethan)
“I told my family that I think a good friend should be caring and sharing” (Salman)
“I wrote a story about winter- it was about animals hibernating” (Anna)
“I learned that rabbits are masters of hearing and can turn their ears 180 degrees” (Abbi)
“My Mummy and I counted up to 1281 in twos! It was quite tricky- my Mummy had to help me with the bigger numbers” (Susannah)
“I made a fruit kebab as my healthy snack” (Finlay)
“My Mummy helped me to see all of the differerent ways I could make 6” (Zahraa)
P1b and p1e love working collaboratively to develop ICT skills.
Primary 1b and 1e enjoyed working together on the chrome books to develop their ICT skills. They practised logging onto GLOW independently and accessed Education City to revise Literacy and Numeracy concepts taught.
I enjoyed learning to match the rhyming words together.
Matthew 1b
I found the first sound of each word in the game.
Ruby 1e
P1b Love Using Beebots
P1b have been using beebots to practise their sounds. We had to programme the beebot to go forwards, backwards, left and right in order to land on our chosen sound.
I loved making the beebot go round in a big circle (Aadam)
We had to try to make sure the beebot didn’t go too far forward or it would come off the sound mat (Susanna)
Autumn Work
Have a look at some of the activities Primary 1d have been taking part in over the season of Autumn.
“We have been learning to write. We know our double sounds now.” Hollie (1d)
“I was making a book. I used tracing paper to draw the front cover.” Lucas P1d
The children have been working hard to identify missing sounds in words.
All pupils are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and use the class camera to photograph their work. Well done, boys and girls, the photographs are excellent!
Amelia G (1d) made this sentence using words from her word tin!
Well done, Anah (1d) this is a great sentence!
“I was spelling ‘hen’ for my task. I liked using the cubes with the letters on them.” Jamie (1d)
I explore sounds, letters and words, discovering how they work together, and I can use what I learn to help me as I read and write.Tools ENG 0-12a / LIT 0-13a / LIT 0-21a
“We make towers of cubes to match the number.” Caoimhe (1d)
“We were using our number fans to show Mrs Friel the right number. She asks us what number is before and after.” Angus (1d)
I have explored numbers, understanding that they represent quantities, and I can use them to count, create sequences and describe order.
MNU 0-02a
The children have been using ‘adding monsters’ and cubes to help them understand the concept of adding.
I use practical materials and can ‘count on and back’ to help me to understand addition and subtraction, recording my ideas and solutions in different ways.
MNU 0-03a
Teamwork makes the dream work! Some of the children built a house for Mrs Gear in the open area.
“We have put pipes in your house for the heating!” Noah (1d)
“I was building a big slide and putting balls down it to make a bridge game.” Ella G (1d)
“We made a den to hide in!” Thea (1d)
We were putting our creative skills to good use when making these spooky Halloween designs!
Check back regularly for our winter update!
Look at how far P1a have come in Literacy!
Term 1 has been very busy in P1a! These are just a few pictures of the different activities we have enjoyed doing.
Primary 1b Autumn Walk
Primary 1b enjoyed exploring signs of Autumn at Eastwood Park. We worked well in teams and found lots of lovely things such as acorns, conkers and mushrooms! We had great fun stomping on the leaves with our wellies and hearing them crunch.
Busy Bees
We have had a very busy start to Primary one and can’t wait to share our learning journeys as we progress through school.
“Our first couple of weeks at school have been so much fun. We have met lots new friends and seen old friends from our nursery classes.” Isabella P1b
Each day is a new challenge and the boys and girls have quickly settled into the routine of school.
Primary one started off by having conversations with their teachers about what they would like to learn about in Primary one. They came up with some fantastic ideas! Ask your child about the topic their class has chosen to focus on for the first term. The children will have regular opportunities to ‘lead their own learning’ and this is just one of the ways we facilitate this in Primary one.
The children have enjoyed their first few days in our Outdoor Classroom, during Muddy Movers time. This term we are focusing on skills such as, co-operation and teamwork, as well as balancing and movement. Please ensure your child has suitable clothing for these days (waterproofs & wellies) and encourage them to practise changing in and out of these at home.
I am developing my movement skills through practice and energetic play.
HWB 0-22a
“Help me make a tent”
“This is our healthy restaurant, what would you like to order?”
“If you balance on this log, it is steady.”
I am learning to move my body well, exploring how to manage and control it and finding out how to use and share space. HWB 0-21a
“We are learning to balance and be safe during our activities.”
Throughout Primary one, children will be encouraged to apply literacy and numeracy skills outdoors and in new contexts.
As I listen and talk in different situations, I am learning to take turns and am developing my awareness of when to talk and when to listen.
LIT 0-02a / ENG 0-03a
Inside the classroom the children have began learning sounds and numbers. This term in Literacy they are focusing on identifying the initial sound of words, rhyming, blending sounds together and even some sight words, for when they are ready to read.
I enjoy exploring and playing with the patterns and sounds of language and can use what I learn. LIT 0-01a / LIT 0-11a /LIT 0-20a
“The shaving foam is so much fun, I love drawing my letters in it. If I make a mistake I just quickly rub it out!”
In Numeracy, the children are being challenged to count, order and identify numbers to 10 and beyond! Look out for some pictures of the activities they get up to during task time and independent learning.
I have explored numbers, understanding that they represent quantities, and I can use them to count, create sequences and describe order.
MNU 0-02a
The boys and girls have had lots of opportunities for independent learning in our open area.
“The teachers have been busy making lots of new areas for us to learn in.”
This term, the children decided they would like a ‘Construction’ space, a ‘Home’ and ‘Dress-Up’ corner, ‘Messy Play’ area and a ‘Natural Art’ space.
We would welcome any donations for the open area. Please speak to your child’s teacher if you think you could help.
We are working on our fine motor skills at ‘Funky Finger’ stations in our classrooms and getting creative in other areas too.
Watch this space!
