Phonics

Year 1

This week in phonics we have been focussing on the “ll” sound. We learnt that words that have a short vowel sound, “a, e, i, o, u” usually have a double letter following it. 

This weeks spellings are:

red

win

drum

will

bell

doll

skull

said

here

windmill

 

Year 2

This week we have been learning the wa spelling where the a is making an /o/ sound. Here are this week’s spellings to read and write at home…

duck

click

wand

wash

swan

wasp

watch

swallow

May

June

 

English

This week the children have been writing their own stories about a cuddly toy that goes missing whilst out and about. Last week children created a story map and this week we are writing the story one part at a time to help sequence our ideas into sentences. As part of your home learning you could ask your child to tell you their story. 

 

Maths

Year 1

This week we have been learning how to use our knowledge to help us to solve problems. We tried recording our work in different ways. 

We looked at this problem:

The children had to decide how they would create an addition equation.

Then they decided how to show their thoughts. Here is an example;

“I can add the spots and the stripes.”

4 + 5 = 9

Or

Or

We chose our own bunting questions and recorded them using equations, part/whole models and bar models.

 

Year 2

This week we have been learning how to subtract through and from 10. 

The example on the left shows subtracting through 10 and the example on the right from 10. We have used tens frames & counters and bead strings to support our learning this week and our knowledge of number bonds to 10 has really helped.

Why not have a go at these equations at home? You could draw your own tens frames to help you and use the strategy you prefer.

 

12 - 5 = 17 - 8 =

13 - 7 = 11 - 5 =

15 - 9 = 14 - 6 = 

 

History Project - Movers & Shakers

This is the final week of our history project Movers & Shakers. The children have been learning about the differences between Columbus’ journey and Armstrong’s journey and thinking about the changes. We have also been learning about modern day significant people and thinking about who we think might be the most significant in the future.

 

Next week we will be starting a new geography project.

 

This Friday 17th November is Children in Need and children are welcome to come in their own clothes and wear something spotty for a suggested donation of £1