Reading:
This week in Reading, we are learning the sounds ‘sh’ (shell), ‘wh’ (whale) and ‘th’ (thumb, feather). Students are practising reading and writing words with these digraphs. We are also learning our tricky words: then, there and they.

Writing:
In Writing, we have been focusing on writing about special memories. Students have been drawing detailed pictures of their memories and using these to help them write simple sentences. We have also been writing about our cultural celebrations, which links beautifully with our Inquiry unit on Family.

Maths:
In Maths, we have continued practising subitising larger sets of numbers using our “superhero eyes”! Students have been using tens frames, mini whiteboards and even Pokémon characters to help them see numbers rather than count them one by one.

Health:Students have been talking about feelings and linking them to colours. We have been learning ways to calm down when we experience tricky or negative feelings. 

Reading: This week we are revising the terminology: consonant, vowel and phoneme and learning to read and write using these. We are also revising the digraphs 'ff', 'll', 'zz' and 'ck'. 

Writing: This week we are discussing what makes a good writer and brainstorming ideas to write about.

Maths: In Maths this week, students have been using their superhero eyes to subitise sets of numbers!

Health: In the ‘Friendology’ program this week, we are learning that there are ups and downs in friendships and identifying ways to treat yourself like a best friend. This includes resting when tired, listening to music or go for a bike ride.

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