Living and Learning: I can say something good about myself
In our Living and Learning session this week, we had some time to reflect on what we can do well. We are proud to show what we are good at and decided to present them on our shields.
I am good at …
DT: design process
In our DT lessons this week, we’ve been evaluating existing products to gain some inspiration and ideas for our own designs.
We’ve also begun to explore our ideas using TechCard and next we’ll be drawing our final designs.
The design criteria for our go kart prototypes:
– move by rolling on wheels
– have a steering system
– a platform to sit on and not fall out of
– a braking system (extra, aspirational challenge)
Photos to follow …
3/4NV Class News
Over the last three weeks, we have enjoyed learning and improving our cricket skills including throwing, batting, catching and fielding.
We have played lots of games and had lots of fun!
When I grow up…
This week, we have spent time thinking about what we might like to do when we grow up. The children loved expressing what they enjoyed doing and what job might suit them.
I want to be a teacher because I love learning. Juveria
I want to be an astronaut because I like planets. Dexter
I would like to be a builder. Freddy
I would like to be a ballerina. I like dancing. Clara
I want to be a police officer to fight baddies. Lewis
I want to be a babysitter. Felicity
I want to be safari keeper. Bradley
In Maths, we have explored the number 18. We represented 18 in lots of ways using Numicon, part whole models, 10 frames and number sentences.
Learning is everywhere in reception. The children have been busy completing classroom challenges and creating their own.
They have been measuring themselves using cubes and tape measures.
Saving the classroom from an oven fire!
And lots more…
5/6 S Certificate Winners
This weeks certificate winners are…
For great learning…
Alfie- you put so much effort into your story this week. You successfully included speech to show character and to advance the action. Brilliant!
For sport and physical activity…
Matilda – for your enthusiasm in PE this week. You became better at controlling the ball during the tennis session. Well done!
For living and learning…
Abi – for a brilliant attitude in the lesson this week. You contributed sensibly and worked well with your partner. Well done.
Well done everyone!
Friday – Story time and song
Hooray! We’ve made it to our last day of isolating at home! We hope that you have a lovely weekend and we can’t wait to see you all again in Nursery next week.
If you enjoyed ‘squiggling’ this morning, don’t forget to send us a video if you decide to create your own at home today.
Our final music video for this week is a rhyme all about a rocket. You’ll need to find some things that you can drum with, such as a saucepan/cardboard box and a wooden spoon. Have fun drumming in time to the Rocket rhyme!
Story time
For today’s story time, we thought that you might enjoy watching a story written by one of our favourite authors, Julia Donaldson. Grab a snack and sit back and enjoy watching ‘The Snail and the Whale‘.
Moving into Year 1
Please find the presentation here from the meeting tonight. Please speak to Miss Parling, Mrs Allen-Kelly or Mrs Wilkins in the first instance, if oyu have any questions. You can also find Mrs Latham at the door opposite F2.
Design Technology
We have been busy this week selecting the equipment that we will need to make our ‘Eggy’ cars. The children have completed their final designs and we are so close to making them now. The children were introduced to all the tools they could use and they had a go at safely using the equipment. the children were all able to talk about how to keep everyone safe when using tools, such as hand saws. Each group was set the challenge of joining two pieces of dowel together. They first had to cut the dowel to size and then use PVA glue and some card to reinforce the joint. They all created an L-shaped joint. The children were incredibly sensible using the tools and we didn’t lose any fingers!
Thursday – Story time and song
Thanks for sending us some photos of things that were arranged into groups of 3 after our group time yesterday. Great subitising, Nursery.
Today’s song will get you moving! You’ll need your fingers, thumbs, arms, legs and your head. Have you guessed what song it is?
Story time
Here’s Mrs Beesley reading one of her favourite stories all about a family that like spots and stripes. ‘My Mum and Dad make me laugh‘
Wednesday – Story time and song
We hope that you enjoyed joining in with the seaside themed dough disco this morning and that you’re not still singing Baby shark! If you want to have another go, here’s the link for you to play it at home.
Don’t forget our email – scholesf1@spherefederation.org if you’d like to send us a photo of your home learning. If you spot any ‘groups of 3’, from our subitising challenge this morning, send us a picture.
To join in with this afternoon’s song, you’ll need to get a tea towel or a hanky that you can wave in the air. Click on this link to join Mrs Gosper with another musical activity. Have fun! You might be able to find your own things to make some short and long sounds afterwards.
Story time
Today’s story is called ‘Runaway Train‘ and it’s written by Benedict Blathwayt. Listen carefully and pause the video to look at the illustrations – they’re really great in this book!
