We are sorry to change the date again but we are going to have to postpone World Book Day until Monday 12th March.
We have a busy week next week with all of the Health Week activities and a few of the Micro-Tyco events will take place then too. We want to give every event it’s own value so will celebrate World Book Day the following week.
Thank you for your understanding and we hope you are staying safe and enjoying the snow!
I hope you are all enjoying the snow and staying safe.
Here are some Maths games to reinforce our class learning:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=PostSortingcalculationsv2
http://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/activities/cashing-in/cashing-in.html
Here are some games to practise our magic e
http://more2.starfall.com/n/make-a-word/silent-e/load.htm?f
http://www.ictgames.com/djCow/index.html
Mrs Fulton
Due to the school closure tomorrow, we will hold World Book Day on Friday 2nd March instead. We know lots of you will have made amazing costumes for your favourite book characters or are looking forward to wearing your pyjamas while celebrating your love of reading!
Why don’t you read some snowy day books today and tomorrow to get you in the mood?
Thanks again for attending the Numeracy Information Evening last night. If you have not already done so, please complete the feedback form by visiting: BPS Numeracy Information Evening – Parent Feedback. Thank you if you for taking the time to leave your thoughts and comments. I will get back to you as soon as possible to respond to any questions.
Here are some responses to a few questions and comments so far:
Please feel free to download the presentation below:
BPS Numeracy Information Evening Presentation
2. Can I play Kahoot at home?
Yes! I have added instructions on how to play the games I have created at home to all class Blogs:
3. Can I have the other Parent Prompt booklets?
Yes. I will add all three booklets (Early, First and Second level) to the ‘Helpful Resources’ section on the school website.
I will also add the other resource I mentioned, called ‘Every day is a learning day’. This is aimed at parents/carers of 3-6 years but it gives simple ideas on how to support Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing at home.
Every Days a Learning Day 3to6 Ed Scot
4. How do we monitor the individual levels when using iPads/ICT?
A great question! Depending on the game/app it might give you access to individual pupil results. The Kahoot app and Sumdog both allow the teacher to check on what questions the individuals struggle with so we can provide support or if they are too easy, we can give them more challenging questions. Some other games/apps do not allow the teacher to monitor the results. However, as mentioned these activities are only one way we teach and practise maths concepts.
One of the ways we make learning fun is to play an interactive quiz called Kahoot! This game can test pupils’ knowledge of any subject the teacher creates a quiz about. Pupils enjoy playing competitively against their peers to climb the leader board. The teacher can download the results at the end to show them how the pupils managed with each question. Are a lot of pupils struggling with their 7 times table? Or 3D shapes? This information can be used to plan future lessons or individual’s next steps.
If you attended the Numeracy Information evening on Tuesday, you would have had a chance to play along with the other parents and carers to test your knowledge of the 72 Learn Its. Although some of you were a little apprehensive at first, it sounded like you were enjoying yourself whilst playing along!
Some parents asked if these quizzes could be shared, so I have listed the current maths quizzes I have created. Please search for my username: karenmmcdowall to find these Kahoots! Read the instructions below to find out how play the games.
How to play my Kahoots!
*You will need to log in on one tablet/laptop etc and have another device (for your child) in order to play the game.
Good luck and I hope you have fun!
Thank you for coming to our Numeracy Information Evening. We hope you found it useful. We would appreciate any feedback about the session. If you have any questions, I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey:
BPS Parent Feedback – Numeracy Information Evening
Please come along to our Maths and Numeracy Information Evening on Tuesday 27th February from 7-8pm. You will learn how we teach maths and numeracy, be given ideas how to support your child and hopefully leave with a more positive attitude towards maths!
If you could download the Kahoot! app to your phone before you come that would be great. Otherwise, you may borrow a school iPad.
I look forward to seeing you.
Kind regards,
Miss McDowall
Good evening, I hope you all enjoyed the sunshine this weekend. Homework and news as follows:
Homework
This week our spelling sound will be wh as in whale and what.
Reading books continue.
Wordwalls will be checked on Thursday. I have highlighted words to learn but the children can do more or less depending on their confidence levels.
Maths homework will be number problem solving this week.
News
On Thursday 1st March we are celebrating world book day. Children are invited to dress up as their favourite book character or wear their pjs or onesies. No donation is required. If your child has been doing the readathon, sponsor money can be given in to the school from Thursday.
Next week we will be looking at and evaluating our short term targets for this term. These can be found in their booklet kept in their bookbag. They will be encouraged in class this week to look at these again and focus on achieving these targets. This is to make them more aware of their own learning and areas that they need to work on.
Primary 4M, 4C and 5/4 are doing an enterprising topic this term called Micro Tyro. On Monday they will be selling a variety of cards for 50p and they also have a pop up Magical garden shop. The magical garden shop will be open break times and lunchtimes Monday to Wednesday this week. See previous posts for details of what they are selling.
I hope you have a great week.
Thanks as always for your support.
Mrs Fulton/ Mrs MacKenzie
Good evening,
I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend! Homework and news coming up:
Homework
This week in class we will be looking at ‘wh’ words, such as what, whale and wheel. As always, we will also be practicing our common words too.
Children will continue to choose their own reading books this week. On Tuesdays, with Mr Collins, the children have been focussing on comprehension- please continue to discuss reading books with your children and ask them questions.
The maths bingo homework continues this week- I loved seeing some of the new 50p coin ideas! I handed out some tree templates for those wanting to complete the coin rubbing task, if your child decides that they do want a template just leave a note in the diary for me.
News
This Thursday is world book day! I hope the children have been reading lots of texts and raising money for the day. Children may come dressed as their favourite book character or wear their pyjamas on Thursday. However, if they choose to do neither they must wear school uniform. We will have our read and munch with P7 on this day so they children may bring in a healthy snack too.
Have a great week, and thank you for your continued support.
Miss B
Hello and happy Sunday! I hope you have all enjoyed your weekend – please see below for this week’s homework and class news.
Spelling: Our sound this week is ‘wh’ as in whale, what, where or why. We will be looking at how to decide whether to use ‘wh’ or w’.
Wordwalls: If your child did not receive their new wordwall last week they will receive it this week. Suggested words have been highlighted but as always, feel free to do more if your child would like. I have been very impressed by how hard pupils are trying to both say and spell their words.
Reading: Reading books will be issued this week. As well as discussing setting, character and plot in class, we are also starting to learn how to answer comprehension questions. If you are able, please ask your child some questions about what is happening in their book.
Maths: Maths bingo homework continues this week. If you would like a coin tree rubbing template, please let me know. Pupils have been showing great interest in learning about money.
Class News:
P.E.: Our P.E. days are Wednesday and Thursday. Pupils should have a full gym kit on these days. It is helpful for those pupils who prefer to wear shirt and tie to have a t-shirt or polo shirt in their gym bag.
Lost Property: We have quite a few items of clothing/footwear in our class lost and found box hunting for a home. Could I please ask that all clothing or sportswear is appropriately labelled with your child’s name and class? This will ensure items can be returned swiftly.
World Book Day: World Book Day is on Thursday. You may come to school dressed as a book character or in your pyjamas. If you are not dressing up/in your pjs, then please wear your school uniform. As part of WBD, we will be enjoying read and munch with P6G – you are welcome to bring your favourite book and a healthy snack.
Have a great week ahead, and as always, thank you for your help and support.
Miss Cauley
