Crew Ramsay would like to acknowledge the kindness and generosity of the donators of our advent calendars. We have loved counting down the days to Christmas so far. We have learned to take turns, recognise numerals and share life’s little joys with our friends… what a beautiful way to be a crew! Thank you!
In Y1 we have started looking at numbers bigger than 10. Ready for our learning after Christmas. We have been looking at how numbers bigger than 10 are made up of 10 and a bit. 10 and 1 more, 10 and 9 more etc.
Subitising is a crucial skill children must master to be amazing mathematicians! Subitising involves looking at an amount and instantly knowing the numerical value for example; I can see 3 dots. In today’s game crew Frost has taken it in turns to role the dice from 1 to 3. When the dice lands on a number the children have to make their way across on the subitising cards that matches the number. To stretch and challenge we even added some cards with different colored dots! Well done crew Frost! You were so kind at taking turns and showing courage taking part in our new game!
This week in maths we have started our multiplication and division unit.
On Friday we grappled with arrays and understanding the difference between columns and rows.
In Crew Ramsay, we have been using the Base Ten resources to help us add two, two digit numbers! We used place value grids to see the ones and the tens with our fast maths eyes! Then we could easily calculate the sum of our parts!
In Maths this week, Crew Gray have been using manipulatives in different ways to support our learning. We have found them to be really helpful when working out Factors and Square numbers.
Before starting our addition and subtraction unit we have been looking at part whole models. We used our counters to show how a part + another part creates the whole one.
This week the children have begun maths! In our first session we are focusing on the number 1, here we have learnt how to say it, write it, and show it! Well done Crew Frost we cannot wait to subtilize next using our fast maths eyes!
Today in maths, we have been exploring place value with numbers up to 10,000. Crew Godley worked hard to read, write, and partition large numbers, showing great resilience when faced with tricky challenges. I am so proud of the determination and focus they showed as they deepened their understanding of number!
I was so proud of my maths group today, they showed determination to complete their own work independently using the concrete resources available. Well done everyone!
