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Spelling practice in the sun 

Problem Solving 

Try a simpler case 

We had to work out how many squares we could make from a 4 x 4 grid.  We tried this out first with a 2 x 2 grid and then a 3 x 3 grid.  It made the last problem a little bit easier. 

Percentages, Fractions and Decimals

We have been working hard to recognise the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages.  We used a range of practical activities to do so!

World Maths Day

During 'World Maths Day' we took part in a Mathletics interactive challenge which was against children all over the world.  We took time to play some maths based games outdoors too!

Green Day

We created an image of the Earth.  One half is flourishing and the other half is shown polluted. 

Art 

Birds

Outdoor Learning

We have been working on our times tables outdoors. 

Problem Solving

List all possibilities 

We had to use 8 beads (4 red and 4 yellow) to make as many symmetrical necklaces as possible.

We had to think about the equipment we would need and figure out a strategy in pairs.

We recorded and presented our results.   

Fraction Walls 

We created our own fraction walls.  We had to measure out the card into 20cm widths and then divide to find out how to create halves, quarters, fifths and tenths. 

Rounding 

We are developing our rounding skills during Numeracy.

ScratchJr

We have been using ScratchJr to work on programming.  We created our own interactive stories and games.

Pastel Drawings

We created pastel drawings of minibeasts. 

Visit from Firefighters 

We had a visit from some local firefighters.  They gave us lots of information about fire safety. Parents, take a look at the pack they got to take home!

Minibeast Sketches

We used a range of sketching pencils to create drawings of minibeasts. 

Safer Internet Day 2025

We designed mouse mats for Internet Safety Day 2025!

Children's Mental Health Week 2025

Positive Posts 

We wrote lovely comments for a friend to make them feel good.  Look at our reactions!

Dress to express!!!

On Thursday we dressed to express our individuality, talents and interests.

Learning through games! 

It is important to play.

Positive Affirmations

We created some positive affirmations for our tables.  They will remind us just how fabulous we are!

January/February

Literacy

We are learning to:

• Read and write non-chronological reports 
• Recall the key features of a non-chronological report e.g. headings, sub-headings, paragraphs, diagrams etc.
• Identify adjectives/synonyms/antonyms/nouns
• Understand the term ‘conjunction’ and suggest alternatives
• Turn words into the plural form by adding –s, -es, -ies accurately
• Identify and insert speech marks in our reading/writing

Numeracy

We are learning to:

• Recite our times tables
• Divide by known tables with and without remainders
• Use division and multiplication to solve word problems /find fractions of amounts
• Order fractions and numbers 9999-99999
• Recall analogue and digital times/solve problems based on this
• Calculate change and solve word problems based upon money
• Collect and interpret data
• Present data in graph form
• Calculate fractions /percentages
• Add and subtract fractions
• Solve problems by using the strategies ‘Reason logically’ /’Find all the possibilities’

World Around Us

We are learning to:

• Identify habitats
• Classify plants and animals
• Identify characteristics of and research ‘Birds, bugs and beasts’

PDMU

This month we are learning to:

• Define ‘Forgiveness’ and develop our understanding of ‘resilience’
• Identify our skills and strengths

Thinking skills and personal capabilities

This month we are learning to ‘Manage Information’

November/December

Literacy

We are learning to:

• Read and identify the key features of ‘’Persuasive writing’
• Write persuasively in letters, posters etc.
• Understand bias
• Check for grammatical sense and accuracy by re-reading own writing; identify errors and suggest alternative constructions
• Identify /use commas appropriately
• Understand the difference between direct and reported speech
• Use alliteration to write persuasively
• Identify homophones
• Infer the meaning of unknown words

Numeracy

We are learning to:

• Recite our times tables
• Use division and multiplication to solve word problems
• Gather /analyse data and create graphs
• Read, write and sequence decimals
• Recall analogue and digital times/solve problems based upon time
• Solve problems by using the strategy ‘Make a list or table’

World Around Us

We are learning to:

• Identify why people travel
• Identify how travel and transport has evolved over time
• Identify, name and recall facts about the earliest forms of transport

PDMU

We are learning to:

• Define the term ‘resilience’ and ‘empathy’
• Develop our knowledge of internet safety /’anti-bullying week’

Thinking skills and personal capabilities

We are learning to ‘Work with others’

Anti-Bullying Week

This week is Anti-Bullying Week.  The theme this year is 'Respect'.  We started the week with an interactive, online workshop with Hip Psychology.  

Literacy Workshop

We enjoyed a workshop with local author Declan Carville.  We listened to his story 'The Magic Harp' and had a great discussion based upon it and his many other books.  

MATHS WEEK 

Multiplication Flowers 

Leaf Measuring

We measured to find the longest/widest leaves.  We had to problem solve to figure out a way to display our findings.  Then we analysed the measurements.

Maths Games

We explored a range of Maths activities in the hall.  Concepts including symmetry, tessellation and number were all revised.

September/October  

Literacy

We are learning to:

• Read, write and identify the key features of ‘Recounts’
• Check for grammatical sense and accuracy by re-reading own writing; identify errors and suggest alternative constructions
• Identify synonyms and adjectives
• Identify and spell plurals
• Identify Verbs/adverbs

Numeracy

We are learning to:

• Recite our times tables
• Revise addition/subtraction skills
• Identify 2D shapes and their properties
• Recognise and draw lines of symmetry
• Identify angles
• Measure and convert cm to m and vice versa
• Calculate the perimeter of objects
• Recall analogue and digital times/solve problems based on this
• Solve word problems on all of the above
• Solve problems by using the strategy ‘Draw a picture’/’look for a pattern’

World Around Us

We are learning to:

• Identify on a map where the rainforests are
• Identify the key features of the rainforests

PDMU

We are learning to:

• Define the term ‘friendship’, ‘kindness’, ‘working with others’ and ‘self management’
• Develop our knowledge of internet safety

Self-Portraits

Active Mental Math

We like to move whilst learning out times tables!