The children have continued to amaze us this week with the confident ways in which they are approaching new challenges in the classroom. We are sure some children are quite tired after a stimulating day at school so please help us by making sure the children are well rested at home.
In Maths, we are mastering our knowledge of numbers 1-10. We have introduced the part, part, whole method, whereby we look at a whole number and discuss what parts go together to make the number. For example: 5 is the whole. 2 is a part and 3 is a part. Children have used counters, blocks, animals etc to demonstrate their counting and understanding of number. You could ask your children to talk through this with you at home!
In Literacy, we have enjoyed learning new sounds and words as part of our frequent phonics sessions. Everyone will now have received their Literacy Planet login code and can now access the ‘My Tasks’ section for games related to spelling. We have also continued to read lots of stories – both as a whole class and in small groups – in English and in Thai.
In Design and Technology, the tools that the children have been learning to use in class are now available during their active learning time. Out on the balcony, you will find children hammering, drilling and sawing the soft wood.
In Topic, the children have been fascinated by the wet weather we are experiencing! They have enjoyed sharing their stories of rainy days and discussing where the rain comes from. Some children have even enjoyed making a rain gauge which we have placed on the balcony to measure the amount of rainfall we have had this week.
Thank you for the donations made during Peace Day. The children enjoyed gathering together as a whole school, singing songs and thinking of ways to promote peace.
Wishing you all a peaceful weekend.
Year 1 Team