January 31, 2019 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on Primary 1 transition – January 2019
Learning context – Toys
The children were learning about different forces used when playing with toys, materials toys are made from, which toys were magnetic, do toys float or sink and using fine motor skills to make toys of their own.
January 7, 2019 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on UNA – January 7th 2019
Today UNA discussed previous citizenship activities and collated for Mr McLeman. This allowed us to see what we still need to focus on and take forward this session.
We looked at the Global Goals website and discussed current news issues. Pupils were particularly intrigued by the first vegan trainers being made in partnership with Stella McCartney. Animals rights explored.
Pupils spoke to each business group regarding campaigning locally for the safety of children in Alves. This should link to the theme of the business groups they are in. UNA
To do list…
ABCDE rights assembly – get dates and create
Learn about Goal 16
Business group remits (4 goals and articles linked to their group and action plan)
Parent council / Alves Hall Committee – speak with representatives
Rotakids – continue on new journey and create plans
P3-7 pupils in UNA to type up minutes weekly. Rotation agreed
All groups to rotate Global Goal board display with current news
UNA to explore largest lesson – Safe to Learn campaign & combine with ABCDE assembly if possible.
November 21, 2018 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on Racquet skills in PE
November 21, 2018 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on Developing a young workforce at Alves
Role playing at being weather forecasters.
November 21, 2018 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on Appropriate dress up for today’s phonic sound
November 21, 2018 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on Oh dear our tubs of money took a tumble this morning.
Luckily there was a super team of helpers to sort it all out. Â Good money knowledge observed in the process. Always opportunities to observe learning in progress.
November 21, 2018 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on P1 learn basic facts of 5 in numeracy this week.
P1 were asked to explore the following…
‘5 is the answer.  what might the question be?’
Pretty good responses as you can see in the photos
November 21, 2018 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on Literacy and Numeracy stations
Each day your child will be engaged in short free flow learning activities to support and enhance learning. This helps support retrieval learning and transitions them into main teaching sessions within Literacy and Numeracy. The children enjoy these sessions as they get the chance to embed skills learnt during teaching slots, they can challenge themselves on tasks they found difficult or simply work with a partner to challenge each other. It is such a good opportunity for the children to explore and discuss their learning informally with staff and peers. They are very good at building each others confidence and giving positive praise to one another during this time. Social learning opportunities are essential in classrooms to build and sustain positive learning and development.
  
November 21, 2018 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on Pupils as teachers
P2 pupils support P1’s in understanding subtraction using the Ten Little Pirates story.
September 27, 2018 by Mrs Blair | Comments Off on P1/2 take advantage of the wet weather
P1/2 wanted to play in the wet weather today. What a great opportunity to make our own boats and investigate floating. Very happy (wet 🙂 ) children today!
