Autumn 2: Week2
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The children enjoyed Odd Sock day. They were able to talk about our differences and we discussed this being our super power that there is no one in the world the same as us.
For math this week, we have been comparing amounts of objects using the language more than, fewer than and the same as. The children have enjoyed completing the math challenges using this language.
Help at home: by sharing different amounts of objects (less than 10) and comparing.
We have been creating art work inspired by Seurat. We have been using cotton buds, bubble wrap and pen lids to create different sized dots with paint.
Outside the children have been building cars to go on adventures, finding conkers and having tea parties.
We had a visit from the Road Safety team on Thursday who spoke about crossing roads safely and the importance of wearing a seat belt.
Help at home: by ensuring regular reading is taking place.
Reminder: stay and learn sessions
Number 1 – 13.11.24 9-9:30am
Autumn 2: Week 1
We have had lots of fantastic guests during community week including the author of Grandad’s Wheels.
We also had a visitor who shared with us how it feels to be blind and some of the obstacles he has to overcome. The children got the opportunity to feel some braille and ask him questions.
The children have enjoyed discussing what a community is and what communities they belong to.
Help at home: by talking further about different communities and celebrations.
We have been talking about different festivals this week including Diwali and Bonfire night.
The children have even created lights as part of their challenge time this week.
The children have also enjoyed completing other challenges around the classroom.
Maths
This week, we have been looking at different representations of 5. The children have enjoyed making 5 lots of different ways.
In our outdoor area, we have enjoyed lots of role play including making cars to travel to different places and magical kingdoms.
Reminder: Tuesday 12th October we are wearing odd socks to school to celebrate our differences.
Reminder: next week is World Nursery rhyme week . We will be celebrating in class.
Help at home: by sharing nursery rhymes with your child.
Reminder: stay and learn
Stay and learn will take place next week.
Number 1 – 13.11.24 9-9:30am
It would be great to see you all there. It is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn how we deliver our lessons and the content that is covered.
Anti-bullying day and Odd socks day
Autumn 1: Week 8
The Children have complete their first half term in reception – well done. They have all settled in really well and seem to be enjoying school.
During this week, we have had the police come in and talk to us about staying safe during Halloween and Bonfire Night. The children were great at listening.
This week’s book has been Leaf Man. The children have been busy creating their own leaf man as part of one of our classroom challenges.
maths
During maths this week, we have been comparing numbers of objects using the language fewer than and more than.
Help at home by asking them to compare amounts of objects such as teddies and toys.
There is no phonic sheet this week as it has been a review week.
Help at home by practicing the graphemes and tricky words you have been sent so far alongside regular reading.
Well done to all of those children who put themselves forward for JLT. The children voted for their class representatives by going to the school polling station and marking an x next to who they wanted.
Pumpkin picking
One of the community links for our Me and my community themed week, MHA Moor Allerton, are holding an open day next Tuesday 29 October 2pm to 4pm with pumpkin picking from their own pumpkin patch, refreshments and activities.
Living and Learning: New school charity
Every year, we vote for a new school charity to support.
Our new charity will replace our current school charity The Children’s Heart Fund. Thank you for all the donations and support given to this great, local cause, including £180 for our recent Rob Burrow Connect Challenge.
As part of our Me and my community themed week, children will be considering the following shortlist of charities. Children should start thinking about these charities and be ready to share their views.
Action Against Hunger aim to save the lives of vulnerable people affected by hunger. Action Against Hunger fights hunger and malnutrition around the world, because no child should ever suffer or die from it. Stop hunger today.
No child should live in poverty. All children should have their basic needs met so that they can achieve their full potential in life. Give every head a bed.
Each class will vote for one charity which will be brought to the Junior Leadership Team who will have the final vote on Thursday 07 November.
It’s nearly time to elect our new junior leaders
We have recently launched this year’s Junior Leadership Team election process. Our Junior Leadership Team is one of the ways that children are encouraged to take an active part in pupil voice.
The election process allows children to develop an understanding of one of the British Values, democracy, with two representatives from each class, chosen democratically by their peers.
Here are some of the qualities our junior leaders think are needed to be an effective JLT member.
- use the 8Rs for learning
- be respectful and polite
- help others
- be a good speaker and listener (to members of your class and in the meetings)
- share and be confident with your ideas
- let others speak
- accept the views of others even if you don’t agree
- be friendly and approachable
- follow our school rules and make good choices in class and around school
This weeks’ whole school homework is all about the election and democracy, ready for the elections on Thursday 24 October. For children who want to stand in the election, they will have the chance to share their speeches in class on Wednesday or Thursday this week.
Well done to all our current junior leaders who have represented their class so well this year. Remember, you can stand again in the election.
Autumn1: Week7
This week we have been reading the book Henri’s Scissors.
The children have been inspired by this story and created mater pieces of their own.
Maths
During maths, we have been continuing our work on subitising. This is where the children don’t need to count the amount of objects, they just know. We do this a lot without thinking for instance, when we read the amount on dice.
Help at home by playing board games with your child. When they are moving their counter, ensure they are counting accurately.
Phonics
The children have learnt lots of new sounds this half term.
Help at home by practicing these regularly to support your child with their reading journey.
We have started challenges in our areas of provision this week. These are focus tasks for the children to complete each week. The children have enjoyed completing them both independently and with adult support.
Junior Leadership
Next week the children will have the opportunity to put themselves forward to be a member of our Junior Leadership team. There will be two children selected from each class. Their role is to be the voice of the class and share our ideas with peers and adults. Please discuss this with your child and support them if they wish to put themselves forward for this.
We have been talking to the children about democracy and that everyone in our class has the right to their say. The children will be voting using a ballet paper and we will go with the majority votes.
Poetry Picnic
We have really enjoyed performing our poem this week.
Reminders
Thursday is class voting day.
Please ensure children have no earrings in for PE on a Friday.
Please write a comment in your child’s reading record and bring to school on a Thursday.
Please send in any pictures of things that your children have done over the weekend. We enjoy sharing these with the class.