Literacy
This week, we have continued to read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. The F2 children planned their own versions of the story. The children changed the main character and some of the foods. We had The Very Hungry… ladybird, snail, slug and bee! Next week, they will use their plans to write up their stories.
The F1 group times have also focused on The Very Hungry Caterpillar. On Wednesday, they re-read the story and put picture cards in order. The have also been learning the days of the week song. You could ask your child at home,
“What day is it today?”
“What day is it tomorrow?”
“What day was it yesterday?”
The children drew a picture of their favourite part. Check out their amazing mark making!
The children love our new class pets! Every week, we will update you with caterpillar news.
Click here to watch a short clip of our caterpillars – look how much they have grown!
Maths
This week, we have continued to look at the number 10. We have had a big focus on learning the number bonds to 10. We made a bus using 10 chairs – it was called ‘The Number Ten Bus’. We used this to make up simple number stories for 10.
For example,
First there was 6 children on the bus.
Then 4 more children got on the bus.
Now there are 10 children on the bus.
Outside, the children focused on part-whole models. They threw 10 beanbags into the parts and explained how they landed.
For example,
8 is a part.
2 is a part.
10 is the whole.
To help us learn the number bonds, we have also been listening to this song. You could sing-a-long to this song at home!
Next week, we will be moving onto teen numbers. We will be learning about numbers 11 and 12.
The F1 children made caterpillars using cubes. The children chose a Numicon piece and counted that many cubes to make their caterpillar. To help them count the cubes, they put the cubes onto the Numicon pieces.
As always, Foundation seize to amaze us with their amazing imaginations, creations and ideas! On Wednesday, groups of children were pretending to be detectives looking for clues. In early years, we try to plan according to the children’s interests. Therefore, the sand area has turned into a ‘Detectives Office’.
Below are some more highlights of our week.
Peace
This half-term’s Christian value is Peace. We have been learning a song all about peace. Click here to watch it.
Reminders!
Outdoor Learning Day – Monday 24 May
Outdoor Learning Journey Drop In – 14th-17th June 2.30-3pm
Please fill the slip at the bottom of the letter and return it to school by Monday 17 May.
Home-Link Challenge
