Category: Buckstone Primary School

Hello everyone.

This is what we have been learning this week:

LITERACY

We introduced the new sounds d and h.

 In small groups we were thinking about words beginning with these sounds, playing games, and identifying the letters which make these sounds. Some of us were learning how to ‘build’ and ‘blend’ three letter words with the sounds we know.

This week our writing was inspired by the book ‘My Big Shouting Day’ by Rebecca Patterson. The children really loved this story and appreciated the humour within it. The discussion which followed prompted lots of good ideas for drawings and stories.

NUMERACY

In numeracy we have been developing our knowledge of forward and backward number word sequences starting at different numbers. We have been sequencing numerals and practising counting strategies.

PE

We were practising the skills we have been learning in the last few weeks: dribbling, throwing at a target, catching and bouncing.

OUTDOOR LEARNING

We went out to observe signs of autumn and drew the different coloured leaves we could see in our playground.

MOBILE LIBRARY

We choose a book from the mobile library which will be kept in class to look at.

FRENCH

We practised the six colour words we have been learning and sang them to the tune of Frere Jacques.

Some examples of learning taking place this week:

We hope you have a lovely, relaxing midterm break.

Hello everyone.

This is what we have been learning this week:

LITERACY

We have been revising the sounds m and r. We introduced the new sound e.

 In small groups we were thinking about words beginning with these sounds, playing games, and identifying the letters which make these sounds. Some of us were learning how to ‘build’ and ‘blend’ three letter words with the sounds we know.

This week our starting sentence for writing was – ‘I am changing my shoes to….’

THINGS TO DO AT HOME

Hold up the letters and ask your child to tell you the sound they make. Ask them if they can think of a word beginning with that sound. Play ‘I spy’ using the sounds your child has learnt.

Use letters written on a piece of paper or card to ‘build’ a word. The adult says a three letter word and the child choses the correct sounds to make that word.

An adult makes a three letter word, and the child says the pure sounds of each letter to blend together to read the word.

NUMERACY

In numeracy we have been developing our knowledge of forward and backward number words sequences starting at different numbers. We have been sequencing numerals and practising counting strategies.

THINGS TO DO AT HOME

This game helps with recognition of numerals to 15 and also practises counting skills.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/teddy-numbers

PE

We were learning to control a ball with our feet.

HWB

As part of our Building Resilience programme, we discussed life’s ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ and what we could do to make ourselves feel better if we were feeling a little sad. Suggestions included: stroking a pet, going for a walk, being with our family and cuddling a special toy.

FRENCH

We introduced the words for some colours :

Rouge- red

Noir- black

Blanc – white

Vert- green

Jaune- yellow

Bleu- blue

MEMORY BOXES

Thank you for sending in  the memory boxes with the items and objects that are meaningful to your child. The children have loved talking about them and the class have been a really good audience. We have two boxes left to open.

Some examples of learning taking place this week:

Have a lovely weekend.

Hello everyone

I hope that you all had a good day yesterday. I am looking forward to seeing you online at 9.30am.

Here is today’s learning.

HOME LEARNING P1 – LITERACY Wednesday 27 September 2023

Writing/drawing task

We have had some very windy weather recently! When you are out walking or even if you just look out the window, you can see the branches on the trees are swaying,  bushes and flowers are waving in the wind too. You can see the effect of the wind on people as well, their clothes are moving, and their hair might be sticking up or swinging about.

Today our writing focus is – My hair was blowing when……………….

Using a black pen, draw a detailed picture of yourself showing your hair blowing in the wind.

Think about where you could be when your hair is blowing- at the park, in the playground, walking to the shops, on your bike, playing in the garden? I’m sure you can think of lots of other ideas.

When you are drawing, think about how your hair would look in the wind, how will you show that it is moving? Are your clothes moving too? What would that look like?

If there is an adult available at home, you could ask them to scribe your story beside your drawing, just like we do in school.

P1 HOME LEARNING Wednesday 27.9.23

 HEALTH AND WELLBEING

This term we are thinking about ‘being resilient’. ‘Being resilient’ means when things happen in our life which we find tricky or challenging, we find ways to cope with them.

Please watch this short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyR4AqRweY

In the film, the little sheep is unhappy because his lovely woolly coat has been cut off and his friends are laughing at him,  but he learns that if he keeps bouncing and dancing, he stops caring so much. He realises that this is going to happen to him every year and he has found a way to cope with it.

Can you think of times in your life when you have felt ‘up’ or when you have felt ‘down’?

Feeling ‘up’ might be when your adult collects you at the end of school, you are playing a really fun game with a friend, you receive a fantastic gift, you are watching your favourite programme, its your favourite dinner etc.

Feeling ‘down’  might be when you have quarrelled with a friend or sibling, you felt left out of a game, you’ve hurt yourself in the playground, you are missing someone etc.

Draw two pictures : one showing a time when you have felt ‘down’, try to show where you are and what you are feeling, Think about how your face and body would look. Then draw another picture showing a time when you felt ‘up’ and happy. Again, try to show what you are doing and how you are feeling.

Please bring your pictures into school and we will display them.

Hello everyone.

This is what we have been learning this week:

LITERACY

We have been revising the six sounds we have learned since starting P1: s a t p i n

 In small groups we were thinking about words beginning with these sounds, playing games, and identifying the letters which make these sounds. Some of us were learning how to ‘build’ and ‘blend’ three letter words with the sounds we know.

This week our starting sentence for writing was – ‘I was pointing at’.

THINGS TO DO AT HOME

Use letters written on a piece of paper or card to ‘build’ a word. The adult says a three letter word and the child choses the correct sounds to make that word.

An adult makes a three letter word, and the child says the pure sounds of each letter to blend together to read the word.

Some words you could use: sit sat nip pan tip pin pat sip nap

We have been learning how to form the 6 letters correctly and practising on whiteboards. Many children are keen to practise letter writing as part of independent learning.

NUMERACY

In numeracy we have been learning in small groups : identifying ‘how many’ in patterns of dots, making numbers using our fingers, describing equal groups, saying forwards and backwards number sequences, counting items and putting numerals in order.

THINGS TO DO AT HOME

Practise counting backwards from 10 starting from different numbers, if you feel that you can do this easily, try it from 20. For example, count backwards from 18 to 9, 15 to 6, 14 to 7 etc.

PE

We focussed on rolling and bouncing balls to each other .

TREASURE HUNT

We have been learning about The Rights of the Child. With our P6 buddies we used clues to find letters scattered around the school to make a message. We enjoyed exploring the school with our buddies and trying to work out the message. The message was – everyone has rights.

MEMORY BOXES

We have loved listening to the children share their memory boxes and it has been an excellent opportunity for everyone else to practise being a good audience. The children have spoken about the content of their boxes in a confident and articulate way, and we look forward to sharing the rest of the boxes in the weeks ahead.

Some examples of independent learning taking place this week:

Have a lovely weekend.

Hello everyone.

This is what we have been learning this week:

LITERACY

We have been focussing on the sounds i and s. In small groups we were thinking about words beginning with these sounds, playing games, and identifying the letters which make these sounds. Some of us were learning how to ‘build’ and ‘blend’ three letter words with the sounds we know. We all practised writing i and s, learning the correct formation of the letters.

This week our starting sentence for writing was – I was shocked when………………………. We had some super stories, some real and some using our imaginations. The children are encouraged to draw their story then explain what is happening in their picture. Some children are keen to write the letters they have been learning.

NUMERACY

In numeracy we have been learning in small groups : identifying ‘how many’ in patterns of dots, making numbers using our fingers, describing equal groups, saying forwards and backwards number sequences, counting items and putting numerals in order.

PE

We practised using our eyes to track an object, having our hands ready to catch and throwing directly to a partner. We used beanbags and small balls to practise our throwing and catching.

MUSIC

We were learning to use our voices to sing and clapping our hands and parts of our bodies in time to the music.

DRAMA

Our drama was linked to the Julia Donaldson story ‘The Smeds and The Smoos’. We were using mime, movement, and facial expressions to express our ideas.

LOOSE PARTS

We enjoyed using water and all the loose parts materials to problem solve and investigate with our friends across the stage. Next Loose Parts play will be Wednesday 27 September.

MEMORY BOXES

We have loved listening to the children share their memory boxes and it has been an excellent opportunity for everyone else to practise being a good audience. The children have spoken about the content of their boxes in a confident and articulate way, and we look forward to sharing the rest of the boxes in the weeks ahead.

Some examples of learning taking place this week:

We hope you all enjoy the long weekend.