Visit to the farm


Mr Dinosaur

    Well done to Pinjia who took Mr Dinosaur home over the weekend.

Pinjia is starting to listen carefully to instructions and can remember some of the letter sounds we're learning.



Field Trip to our local farm
We had a great time!






We planted some watercress




















 We made some Honey and lemon drinks









 We fed the fish







Looked at worms!






Collected eggs













Made pickled eggs













This Week......


UOI

For the rest of the year we will be working on 2 Units of inquiry at the same time.

Central idea: We create a school culture through the shared journeys we take

Lines of inquiry 
Our own customs and traditions (function)
Similarities and differences between our customs and traditions (form)
how we create a school culture (connection)


Central idea: We connect with the natural environment through our curiosities and responsibilities

Lines of inquiry 
  Caring for plants (Responsibility)

Products we derive from plants (Causation)

How plants contribute to life on Earth (Reflection)



Finding Out - This week Lisa's mum came into school to tell us about Japan.
-We made origami animals and learnt a Japanese alphabet song.


A BIG THANK YOU TO LISA'S MUM!!


















- We brought some plants back from the farm. Our plan is to design our own garden for the outdoor area.




English

 - We made an umbrella with the 'at', 'it', 'et' and 'ot' family words on.

- The letter sound 'o' and 'u' words that start with that sound. 

-Reviewing the sounds 's,a,t,p,i,n,c,k,e,h, m,g,d'

- Continuing to learn how to blend and segment simple CVC words. i.e sat, cat, pat.

- Writing assessment. What did you do at the farm?

Maths

- Maths Challenge - 



-Practising numbers 1 to 20 in our ability groups.

Next Week......


English 

- The letter sound 'l' and words that start with that sound.

-Reviewing the sounds 's,a,t,p,i,n,c,k,e,h,r,m,d,o,u’.

- Beginning to learn how to blend and segment simple CVC words. i.e sat, cat, pat.

- Reading and finding out about China.

Maths

- Counting accurately.

- Recognising numbers from 1 to 20/1 to 100.

- Shapes and making patterns.

UOI

For the rest of the year we will be working on 2 Units of inquiry at the same time.

Central idea: We create a school culture through the shared journeys we take

Lines of inquiry 
Our own customs and traditions (function)
Similarities and differences between our customs and traditions (form)
how we create a school culture (connection)


Central idea: We connect with the natural environment through our curiosities and responsibilities

Lines of inquiry 
  Caring for plants (Responsibility)

Products we derive from plants (Causation)


How plants contribute to life on Earth (Reflection)



Finding Out - About China - Make food, crafts and dances for Chinese New Year.
- What are the similarities and differences between Thailand, and Japan?

-Caring for plants - Going to the garden centre to choose plants we would like in our garden.


Reminders

Swimming - Will start next week on Tuesday. Don't forget your kits!

Chinese New Year - Please can the children come dressed in red or Chinese dress on Thursday 23rd January, next week, for our Chinese New Year celebration.

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