Reading

Each day, from Monday to Thursday, we hear every child read in a small reading group.

• First we introduce the book and discuss what the book is about and we find out what their prior knowledge is on the given topic.
• Then we show the children each page of the book and discuss the main ideas, and feed in all the language that is going to be used in the book.  We point out any tricky words in the book that they are going to come across so that they are prepared for them.
• Finally we read through the book together.

Art auction

Mrs Herman has been working with the students on their art auction items.  Some of the children are making cushions and some of them are painting canvases.  The work is looking outstanding so far!  I have been so impressed with their drawing skills and the patience they have to complete their work to a high standard.  They are going to look amazing!

Cross country photos

Our second attempt on Puppetpals!

Kids being kids

Writing blasts

For our writing blasts this term the school is doing persuasive writing.  This is much more difficult than it sounds for 5 and 6 year olds, but we were super impressed with their efforts.

We were looking at whether Goldilocks should of gone in to the Three's Bears house.  The students had to write their reasoning as to why/why not.

Here is a few samples of what we did:

Mud, mud, mud!

Check out these cool photos Miss Hamlin took of the students over in the forest last Thursday!  Their squeals of delight could be heard across the field all afternoon!
The students are relishing the chance to get out of the classroom in the afternoon, after their formal learning has been completed, and explore the natural environment.