In our Read Write Inc Phonic lessons the children have been making excellent progress and have impressed us all with how swiftly they are moving through the groups. Keep up the good work at home parents; teaching a child to learn to read is a team effort!
This term we have been learning the story of The Magic Porridge Pot and learning about a non-fiction recount. The children have been working very hard on their writing skills and are developing correct letter formation, good use of phonic skills for spelling and are starting to write simple sentences.
Our Maths Mastery lessons this term have been very busy with plenty of partner work. It's quite a skill to develop, being able to complete maths activities with a partner, and the children are working very well with their talk partners. This term we have been learning the basics of multiplication and division by grouping and sharing.
This term has been a test of our emotions with the news of Miss Aldrich leaving us and we have merged the classes into one. This has meant that the classroom is a little busier and noisier than before but that is not a bad thing. You will find a group of children negotiating, talking to each other, laughing, challenging themselves, inspiring one another wherever you look. New friendships are developing and old friendships expanding to include others.
PE with Wayne and Michala is a favourite time for all the children. This term they have been working on balancing and ball skills using a hockey stick. Their progress is evident in the Reception garden where the big blocks are regularly used to make structures that require balance. The fine motor control skills are strengthening well and almost everyone has a good pincer pencil grip when writing.
This term we have noticed that the children's listening skills are improving significantly when taking part in whole class learning times. We have also been impressed with the conversation skills such as speaking in full sentences and back and forth communication.
Other Highlights From This Term
Forest School
Farm Trip
Many Class Treats!
Lunar New Year