Hello!
First, two notes:
The summer reading challenge: information about this was emailed home to all parents. I would encourage every child to take part as it will keep their reading going over the summer and promote reading for pleasure, which is so important. You can sign up for the online challenge or visit library. https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/
Year 1 parents will have received an email invite to a Forest School meeting on 2nd July. I hope to see you there to tell you about my plans for next year!
In other news:
This week has seen many a trip to the shade of a large tree to listen to a story or complete some work. The sun is lovely and it really feels like summer is well underway. We've had a productive week in Class 2 and our Mantle of the Expert story is moving along well.
The children headed out into the Maasai Mara to begin their search for the crocodile. They chose armoured jeeps as their transportation due to the potentially dangerous animals they knew they might find. It was at a river crossing that they saw a large, crocodilian footprint. As they were inspecting it, a woman approached them. She was from the Maasai tribe and had seen the footprint - she was worried because the fence around her nearby boma (village) needed some repair. The children of course offered to help, and so they created a representation of the boma, building an enkaji (hut made from sticks, mud, cow dung, straw and grass) using joining techniques, and learning how to weave a fence around it.
When that task was complete, we decided we needed to be more purposeful about the search for the Enormous Crocodile, so the children learnt how to make a map using symbols, a key and grid references. They identified six possible locations for the Enormous Crocodile using the grid references.
In maths the children have started to learn about fractions. Year 1 have looked at half of a shape or a quantity, while Year 2 have looked at half and a quarter of a shape or quantity. They have learnt that 'a half is one of two equal parts' and 'a quarter is one of four equal parts'.
Homework is very practical this week.
* Year 1 - lots of practice of finding half or a shape or an amount, using paper shapes, playdough shapes, pieces of pasta, peas left on their plate etc.
* Year 2 - as above, but for a half and a quarter. Please also practice finding two quarters, or three quarters.
There is no obligation to show me this homework at all, but if you'd like to send in photos via the school office please do!
Phonics and spellings have been a bit quiet this week, as has reading, because we have been carrying out reading assessments with the children (still ongoing due to the need to do these in small groups in Year 1 and Year 2). Instead, your child will come home with some badger/squirrel books and some one-off phonics books if applicable.
Enjoy the sun this weekend!
Mrs Simpson
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