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)
P1c and P1e have been enjoying exploring the outdoors. Our weekly Muddy Movers sessions allow us to be creative and work as a team. Some of us decided to build a tent whilst others practised balancing on some of the big logs!
We particularly enjoyed our Autumn walk and took part in an Autumn challenge. Thank you to the Mums who helped us!
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
I am developing my movement skills through practice and energetic play.
HWB 0-22a
I explore God’s natural world and I am beginning to see the wonder and awe of this gift in the world around me. RERC 0-01a
On Monday 3rd September Primary 1d received a very exciting letter from the local pet shop. The owner had heard all about their new topic ‘Under the Sea’ and the children have been given the responsibility of taking care of two goldfish!
“We have to give them proper names!” Hollie
After some discussion we decided children should vote on their favourite names to make it fair. We came up with a big list of two names that ‘go together’. We took inspiration from our library books and films/ TV shows we had like.
The list included;
Buzz & Woody
Peter Pan & Wendy
Jack & Jill
Sebastian & Flounder
El Nombre & Little Juan
Tom & Jerry…
First, we took a ‘hands-up vote’ to narrow down our options to four.
The children have been learning about Data Handling in numeracy and thought an easy way to see our results would be on a pictograph.
I can collect objects and ask questions to gather information, organising and displaying my findings in different ways. MNU 0-20a
The votes started to come in…
Until the last fish was in place…
The results were clear for all to see. We would like to formally introduce you to… El Nombre & Little Juan 🙂
We have taken lots of time to come up with some rules and ways in which we can show respect towards out new class pets. We have set up a rota to give everyone a shot at taking responsibility for caring, feeding and cleaning out the fish tank!
We hope to learn lots about the world under the sea and how our actions affect the creatures who live there.
Keep checking for regular updates on how our fish are getting on!
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!
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