Today in expedition we investigated the different jobs in a Maya village. There was lots to do and everyone played their part. At the end we decided which jobs we would have wanted to do if we had lived with the ancient Maya.
Exploring Maya Jobs
Writing
In writing 2 of the children are learning all about letters and sounds they are learning in RWI.This is also focused on being able to write cvc words and letter formation .Here is some of their work
Maths
In maths this week 2 of the children are working on their new number. Which is number 7.
Reading for Pleasure
CrewRobson have really embraced the reading for pleasure time after lunch each day.
How does Earth move through space?
Children in Crew Godley have been exploring where we live in the universe. They have created their own informative video, using key scientific vocabulary to explain their ideas. This was a great activity to deepen their understanding of how the Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
Teamwork on the court:Year 5 and 6 basketball tournament.
The year 5 and 6 students competed in a basketball tournament last Thursday and were a credit to the school. They worked brilliantly as a team, showed excellent sportsmanship throughout, and gave their best effort in every game. Their attitude and behaviour were outstanding- they were simply amazing.
Fine motor building.
Fine motor skills are very important for your child’s early development. To support the children in this area Crew Frost were offered a wide range of opportunities during their choosing time.
During this session, the children were given the challenge of following pre-made cutting lines. This activity encourages children to think critically and problem-solve as they work their way through the change in directions, how to hold the paper, and cut using one hand while stabilising the other.
This activity also improves hand-eye coordination, introduces new vocabulary, strengthens fine hand muscles, and supports the foundations for early writing by encouraging left-to-right movement. The opportunies are endless with this activity! Super work Crew Frost!
Multiplication Madness
Today we began to grapple with 2 digit x 1 digit multiplication. We recapped the use of the part whole model and used this to help multiply more manageable numbers. We had to show lots of courage to give it a go and there was lots of children offering to coach too. Well done CrewRobson!
Phonics with Suzie
In Crew Frost the children have been working very hard. During this session the children were given a choice in their choosing time to participate in a Fred-ding game with our special doll, Suzie.
The adult Freds a highlighted word from an instruction such as “Can you give Suzie a h-u-g?” and it is the children’s task to understand the instruction and complete it. The children love using their communion and language skills to tell Suzie how they are feeling, dress her in different outfits, and even show Suzie their fine motor skills by bringing her drawings they have made. Well done again, Crew Frost.
Name Recognition!
In Crew Frost we like to be prepared! For the summer term, we are aiming for the children to able to recognise their own name and even write some letters for their own name!
To support this, during their choosing time the children are offered opportunities to spot their name, work on their pencil grip, pronounce the first sound in their name, and begin letter formation for their name. They were so excited to see their very own name cards this week, and we can’t wait to do more fun name-recognition games with them. We can wait to see this fine motor skill develop. Well done Crew Frost – you are working very hard!
