LI

We are learning to recognise odd and even numbers

SC

I can show an odd or an even number in a variety of ways.

I can explain why a number is odd or even

In Maths and Numeracy this week P1a began by sorting out a big  pile of socks!

We soon noticed that each sock had a partner, so we matched them up and laid them out  in a long line. Next, we  counted  them by  counting in twos. We learnt that these numbers are called EVEN numbers.

Later, we used this game to sort shoes.

Sorting Shoes

Very quickly, we discovered that the shoes didn’t always have a partner when we put them on the shelf. This helped us to understand what  ODD numbers are.

Do we have an odd or an even number of socks? We worked together to solve the problem.

We can show odd and even numbers in different ways.

Why don’t you try this activity at home?

Ladybirds

LI: We are learning about 2D shapes.

SC: I can identify and name some 2D shapes.

SC: I can describe some 2D shapes using relevant vocabulary.

Last week, we identified 3D shapes as something which we would like to learn more about. We agreed that we would need to learn about 2D shapes first, and so we have been learning to identify and describe lots of 2D shapes. After analysing and comparing different 2D shapes, we applied what we learned to create 2D shape space pictures. Once our pictures were complete we had fun was counting, naming and describing all of the different shapes within our picture. here are some examples:

We have also really enjoyed playing ‘Guess the Shape’. We take turns to choose a 2D shape from a feely bag. Without looking at the shape we have to describe it effectively so that the rest of the class can identify it.