Primary 1
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Maths and Numeracy Early Level Addition and Subtraction MNU 0-03a Contd from last term- moving onto subtraction. · I can add two groups together with concrete materials · I can split numbers into two parts.
First Level Addition and Subtraction MNU 1-03
Multiplication
All · Calendars – months in order · Reading calendars
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Activities
Working with Differentiated groups 3 times a week.
Using the shm workbooks and teaching plan ( Refer to p2 /p3 learning)
New Year discussion. Daily calendar Songs Topic math focus- reading a calendar |
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Literacy and English
L&T –Finding and using information Lit 0-04
L&T- Creating texts Lit 0-09A ,0-09B
Reading : Tools For Reading LIT0-13a 0-21a)
Reading : Enjoyment & choice Lit 0-01b 0-0-11b
Reading ; Understanding ,analysing and Evaluating Lit 0-17 Lit 0-19
Writing: Tools For writing (Lit 0-13a 0-21a) Focus-Sentece Writing
Writing- Creating Texts (Lit 0-09a 0-31a)
· I can tell a story about a character I have created. · I can share my feelings in pictures and print. |
Activities
L&T –Finding and using information Lit 0-04 L&T- Creating texts Lit 0-09A ,0-09B Book Studies –‘ Snow Queen’ ‘Superworm’ ‘Superheroes ABC’ Retell own stories Tools For Reading LIT0-13a 0-21a) Daily Phonics- intro digraphs- CVC games- Station reinforcement ORT Programme Level 1-6 Learn the alphabet
Enjoyment and choice Library Time
Reading : Understanding and evaluating Book Study activities
Writing: Tools For writing (Lit 0-13a 0-21a) Daily Phonics with writing practice every day. Weekly Handwriting focussed lessons Weekly news writing Topic writing once/twice a week Spelling dictation once a week
Creating Texts (Lit 0-09a 0-31a) Writing /Listening and talking Weekly book focus – see separate weekly plans Superheroes focus Imaginative writing development- see weekly plans
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R.M.E I am becoming aware of the importance of celebrations, festivals and customs in religious people’s lives. RME 0-06a
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Easter Stories and crafts |
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Cross curricular topic- SUPERHEROES
Science Biological Systems
Energy
Forces
Changing states
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Activities
Biological Systems Songs and Rhymes Identifying Senses- Stations activity/worksheets Link to superhero traits- Character Development Energy Superhero Vehicles Making cars- Races Balloon cars Forces Pull/push gravity magnetic Superhero characters Superhero vehicles Changing States Winter- Snow Queen Ice/ snow /water experiments and investigations |
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Expressive arts Art
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Expressive Arts Art Winter Pictures- Wax Resist Superheroes- paint and wax crayon Super heroes- onomatopea pop art Weekend news- focus on people drawing and colouring skills |
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Technologies
Design and constructing models TCH 0-09a · I can Build models using different materials eg. junk modelling, wooden blocks · I can Use tools and materials (paper, card, wood, plastic) to create models
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Technologies Use Seesaw to record class work.- Independently
Investigate types of materials- treasure hunt Create and design supercars using junk modelling- investigate properties of materials. Create boats – investigate properties of sinking/floating
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Health and Wellbeing
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Health and Well Being - WOW People who help us – superheroes Visit from ‘999’ ?- or to fire station? Rescue service- What to do in an emergency Heartstart- with Mary Sherrifffs |
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Rights Respecting Schools · Pupil Choice · Right to be safe · Individuality |
Activities RRS Develop use of Seesaw to record their best work People who help us – topic Supehero character- positivity and personality |
TGeneral Information
Picking up /dropping off - Please let me know if someone other than mum or dad is going to be picking up your child. It is best to call the office rather than through seesaw, as I don’t always have time to check Seesaw before home time. You can also catch me in the morning. If it is a regular arrangement, you will just have to let me know the days/routine once. Thankyou
Homework folders and diaries
AT THE MOMENT THESE ARE SUBJECT TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, SO ALL HOMEWORK/COMMUNICATION IS ON SEESAW
School Uniform
Please ensure your child’s school uniform including shoes, has their name clearly marked to avoid too many lost jumpers ( or trousers, jackets and shoes)
Please ensure your child brings waterproof clothing and shoes/boots to school so they can enjoy playing outside. When it starts to get wetter, the children will need inside and outside shoes, so it is a good habit to get into from the start.
Ideally children should have this type of pump for inside class.
These can also be worn for inside gym.
Social Media - We have very successfully been using the Seesaw app to record children’s learning in School. If you would like to be able to share your child’s learning via Social Media please remember to return data protection and permission slips.
The school also has a Twitter account, on which we share news and events.
Outdoor Learning – This year Lower Primary is committed to developing the field to enable more outdoor learning to take place. I aim to do some outdoor learning each week, and children need to be prepared for the outside each day- i.e., a jacket every day, and outdoor shoes. As the weather changes, we will still be incorporating outdoor learning.
Contact - If you have any questions or queries you can send me a direct message via seesaw.
Also, I am available before school from 8.45am and I can meet you for an informal chat outside. If you need a more formal meeting, we can arrange an online meeting for after school, via seesaw. (or an outside meeting)
If you want to catch me at the end of the day, please wait till all the children have been picked up and then I will be happy to chat.
You can also email me directly at bcoconnor@pkc.gov.uk. However be aware that I often do not get to my emails until lunchtime so if it is urgent, catch me in the morning.
Kind Regards
Bernadette O’Connor