Primary 1 and Primary 1/2 have loved learning about Scotland this term, but particularly enjoyed learning about Scottish food.  All children prepared porridge with strawberries and bananas, using the “bridge” cutting technique.  We look forward to making new dishes in our next Learning Theme using our super new skills!

Primary 1 had an amazing time learning about Chinese New Year!  We learned about each of the animals in the Chinese Zodiac, and found out which animal represented the year we were born.  This year is the “Year of the Monkey”, so we celebrated by making lucky money wallets and fabulous Chinese lanterns.

Primary 1 and Primary 1/2 have been reading ‘There was a wee lassie who swallowed a midgie” and used this book as the inspiration for our Scotland topic.  On Friday 19th February,  the illustrator Kate McLelland came to visit us and taught us new drawing techniques.  We had an amazing time!

Primary 1 are learning about Measure through problem based learning activities and purposeful play.  In our classroom we have a “Science Lab” to help us learn about capacity, a “Dinosaur Park” to help us learn measure vocabulary, a “Construction Site” to help us learn about length and a “Bakery” to help us learn about weight.  We had great fun using our interactive areas to practise our measuring skills on Number Day!

Primary 1 are learning about Addition in Maths.  Active games help us to problem solve and use different strategies in new learning contexts.  We love playing the “Double or half it” game by throwing the correct beanbag into the cup, making “spider doubles” using the pegs, using the “addition machine” and playing addition games on the Smart Board.  In Maths, we work co-operatively and independently to develop our mathematical skills.

Primary 1 have been learning how to dribble and control the football.

Primary 1 enjoyed playing “Tunnel Tig” to practise moving into a space.

Primary 1 and Primary 1/2 worked together to make Scottish porridge.  We used the “bridge” knife technique to cut some bananas and Scottish strawberries for our porridge.  It was delicious!

We had a great afternoon on Thursday. Primary 1 and primary 1/2 got together and used our Scotland topic to learn new skills. We made porridge with Miss Purdon, designed Scottish thistles with Mrs Patterson, practised measuring with Mrs Devine and created our own Scottish buildings and structures. Some pupils also got the chance to play in our But “n” Ben. Mrs Simpson worked with a group of children who took photographs to evidence our learning. Check out our fabulous photos!

Our younger classes thoroughly enjoyed some well deserved play during golden time this week and loved getting to visit each others classes.

We love working together.

We love playing with out nativity scene.

Happy boys!

Getting creative!

Primary One have been learning about rainbows as part of our Weather I.D.L. Theme.  We created our own rainbows using chalk during Outdoor Learning this week.