This week in Maths, the children in Year 1 have been learning about 3D shapes. We started by learning the name of some 3D shapes – sphere, cube, cuboid, cylinder, pyramid and cone. We discussed what shape their faces were and we even learnt that a sphere and a cylinder can roll. Next everyone ha
Years 1 and 2 are growing in confidence with every Forest School session that they enjoy, being mentored by our Year 6 Outdoor Workers really extends their learning too. This week they have been getting used to handling the new hens. We have 8 new ones, 3 Silkies, that are a small breed, 3 large fow
For the past two weeks in maths, Year Six have been learning about fractions. To begin with, the children realised that they needed to use their knowledge of multiples and factors in order to find equivalent fractions and simplify fractions. The children went on to learn how to convert mixed numbers
In Reception, we have had a great time talking about Bonfire Night. First, we were keen to share our experiences of fireworks events with some children showing us videos and photos they had taken with their families on Bonfire Night. During the week we then took part in a variety of bonfire inspir
This week, the children have been learning how to find pairs to 100. We first recapped their number bonds to 20 with a game which they all enjoyed. We then looked at how to find pairs to 100 using counters. The children used a part whole model and counters to find the pair to 100 by building a numbe
Year 3 took on the Stick Tower Challenge which is harder than it looks. This is a construction task but it also requires good, positive team work. How do you use your knowledge of construction to build a tower of sticks? work in teams minimum of 2 people maximum of 4 only use sticks; no large bran
All of the teachers have been impressed with the fact recall in Year One. Following on from learning about one more last week, this week we have focused our learning on one less. The week started with some counting backwards. We are learning to count backwards starting from any number under 10. Why
For their construction this week Year 6 children were encouraged to see if they could incorporate a moving part. They were asked to think about using the topography of the land and repurposing objects in an imaginative way. Despite lots of chat in class about the various kinds of motions possible, w
Over the past three weeks, the children have enjoyed learning about the place value of 3-digit numbers. They began their learning by representing and partitioning 2-digit numbers before moving on to numbers up to 1,000. The children were then able to partition 3-digit numbers using calculations. The
In Maths, Year Six have completed a unit of work on place value and are now working on calculations. During the Place Value unit of work, the children have developed a clear understanding of what each digit in a number represents within ones, tens hundreds, thousands up to ten million. They are also
