In computing the children planned and drew a route for a car using the directions of forwards, backwards, up, down, left and right. They had lots of fun trying out the different routes that their friends had drawn. Well done Rowans!!
In Computing today we made up a dance routine by creating a sequence of instructions for others to follow. We learned that a set of instructions is called an algorithm. The children tested their algorithms before other children performed their dance.
In Art this week the children have used a variety of techniques to create Jackson Pollock style artwork. Firstly, the children created digital art using 2paint to select the wet paint tool to give the effect of the paint dripping. Then the children used paint and marbles to also create the drip and splash effect. Well done everyone!
This week in Mathematics we are exploring the numbers 4 and 5, looking for them in the environment and representing them in different ways.
We decided to set up a shop and used 1p coins to make different amounts. We sorted all of the items we wanted to sell. talking about why they belonged in each section of the shop, then we made price labels for the items. Some items were more than 5p, so we carefully counted out the right number of coins to make each amount.
We’ve even started to create a cafe within our shop, so customers can have a drink and snack when they finish their shopping!
Making a sign
Making price tags
Let’s go shopping!
Careful counting
This week in maths the children in reception have been learning all about the composition of numbers to 3. The children in year one have continued to consolidate comparing numbers using greater than, less than and equal to. In phonics the children in reception learnt all about the +d sound whilst they children in year one learnt about the +oo sound. In computing the children practiced logging into their purple mash accounts and selected activities. In science the children learnt about mechanisms and created their own peg car using wheels and axles. In history the children learnt about Remembrance Sunday and created their own poppies using paints.
Well done Rowans!
This week in Maples the children have been using their username and passwords to log into their purple mash accounts and navigate around Mini Mash. The children all thoroughly enjoying discovering different things including games and craft activities. A lovely session!
The children in Rowans have worked very hard. In maths the children in reception have compared a variety of sizes, capacities, weights and lengths using objects. The children in year one have completed counting tasks. In phonics the reception children have learnt new phonemes S and A. The children in year one have learnt the diagraph +ow. In science the children have explored the textures of objects using a feely box. In computing the children practiced moving and clicking the mouse.
A super duper week Rowans, well done!!
We have had a great first week in Chestnuts Class! We have completed a variety of ‘all about me’ activities. We identified goals for the term, shared our holiday news, collaged a portrait with all the things they like, created an ‘all about me’ poster on purple mash and thought about what makes the feel proud. Keep up the amazing work Chestnuts!
This week in Rowans the children have explored pictures of themselves at the beach and explained what they like to do at the beach. The children have also sorted beach pictures from the past to present day. In science the children learnt all about rainbows and how they occur. The children were able to name the colours of a rainbow and then made their own rainbow. In geography the children used google maps to look at places of interest in the local area. The children had lots of fun finding our school, the nearest metro station, park and then they identified their own house.
In Computing this half term, the children in Maples will be creating melodies, rhythms and tunes using symbols which represent different musical instruments.
This week the children thoroughly enjoyed composing their own simple tunes using Purple Mash.
See how much fun they had!
