Primary 2F have been working hard and have been enjoying the learning experiences so far this term.
In Literacy the children have been enjoying using the 5-A-Day computer programme to help their learning of phonics and common words. The class are continuing to read more challenging reading texts and they are improving in their writing from reading with a range of follow up tasks.
Within Numeracy the children have enjoyed the active learning through the Measure and Money topics. Currently we are focusing on multiplying by 2, 5 and 10. The children really enjoy the active games and using the computer for learning videos and quizzes.
In Health and Wellbeing Primary 2F have been continuing the tooth brushing programme and they all have been shown how to brush their teeth properly. The children are fortunate in having college students to teach multisport on a Wednesday, an experience which they thoroughly enjoy. Additionally they have been experiencing possession games where they have had to work both cooperatively and in competition with their peers.
As part of our Scotland topic the children have enjoyed learning about their local area and using maps of Scotland and Motherwell. The class have looked at their local environment and they can identify how and why land is used in different ways.
We have been learning about new babies and about Baptism within Religious Education. The children know how to care for a baby and what a new baby needs. The children have enjoyed reflecting on their own Baptism and they can identify some symbols of Baptism. Also we have been reading the story of how Jesus was Baptised and the class found this very interesting. We are now learning about Lent when we prepare for Easter by prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
We are looking forward to the rest of the term. Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Ferns and Primary 2F