Literacy

This week we were learning the diagraphs:  oy and oa. We used two new resources to help us with our word building – Doorway speller on the ipads and the random word wheel on the Smartboard. Both were a big hit with the class. Our PM Writing theme this week was writing a description of a wind chime so we put our technology skills to the test and created a wind chime to hang on the tree outside our classroom. We then wrote a description using full sentences. Our Pupil Support Workers got a lovely surprise when they spotted it on the tree this morning.

Numeracy

We are concentrating on making patterns. This week we were sorting out patterns and naming them: polka dots, checks, zig-zags, wavy, floral, ombre, striped, two tone. There are so many to discover! We used our knowledge of them to design a pair of socks for the P2 Sock Shop.  Having spent a few weeks exploring 3D shapes we are now investigating 2D shapes. We used these shapes to make some shape monsters to put up on our display wall.

HWB

This week we were learning about the importance of a good night’s sleep. We found out that in P2 we need 10 to 12 hours sleep, so early to bed on a school night is a good idea. A good night’s sleep will give us:

• —Energy
• —Brain power
• —Time to grow
• —Time to digest our food
• —Restore and  mend our bodies
• —Better skin and hair
• —A happier mood