Computing – Scratch Jr
In Y3, we have had loads of fun learning about computing using Scratch Jr.
I have been amazed at how quickly the children have picked it up and how well they’ve all done so far!
In our first week, we programmed a sprite (a 2d character in a computer game) to kick a football into the goal. We created algorithms (a set of instructions) for both the football sprite and the cat sprite.
After that, we programmed a scuba diver to swim up to a boat. The children added in their own extra challenge and some made it seem like the scuba diver was being chased by a crab! We used repetition (repeating certain instructions) in this lesson so that our algorithms were more efficient.
In our third week, we created our own knock-knock jokes using sequencing (putting instructions in order).
This week, we’ve begun making our own ‘crossy-road’ like games using all the things we’ve learnt so far while using decomposition: breaking down a task into smaller parts.
Ask your child to see if they can remember the parts they need to complete in order to finish their game!
Here are some pictures of our learning today:
Art: pixel creations
In our art lesson this afternoon, we created our own pixel art. Do you recognise any of the characters in the photos? We had to use patience to create our pieces. We also had to experiment with shading and the direction of the shading to get subtle differences in colour and texture.
Chicks!
The children have enjoyed our visitors! They have watched them hatch, held them and helped to feed them.
Phonics
This week we will recap all the phonemes we have learnt in Phase 3 before moving on to Phase 4 next week. In the next phase the children will learn to blend and segment longer words.
Please continue to help them learn the phonemes and read the words we have sent home. If you have any questions or concerns please email.
moortowneyfs@spherefederation.org
Maths
In maths we will learn about addition and that a group of objects can be changed by adding more.
The children enjoyed learning about 100 and completing their Captain Tom challenge.
Science: magnets and magnetism
In our science learning this week, we have been learning all about magnets and magnetism. We’ve been able to group materials based on whether they are magnetic or not.
We learnt that iron is the main magnetic metal so metal objects which contain iron will be magnetic.
We have also learnt that magnetism is a non-contact force. Ask your child to see if they can remember some of our recent learning:
What is a contact force?
What is a non-contact force?
What are the forces have we learnt about so far?
Here are some pictures of us during our science learning today. Ask your child to see if they can explain what is happening in the photos!
Great learning Y4!
Answers to the questions are below!
What is a contact force?
- a force that requires contact for it to work
What is a non-contact force?
- a force that doesn’t require any contact for it to work
What are the forces have we learnt about so far?
- push, pull, twist and friction
Living and Learning: Oral Hygiene
In this week’s Living and Learning lesson, we’ve been learning about the importance of oral hygiene.
The children in Y3 were really knowledgeable about this topic and we were able to learn lots of important things.
We talked about dos and don’ts when it comes to oral hygiene. Here are some of the dos:
- brush teeth twice a day for two minutes
- visit a dentist regularly
- drink water
- eat foods low in sugar
- floss
Here are some of the don’ts:
- forget to brush your teeth
- drink a lot of fizzy drinks
- eat foods high in sugar
- spit out toothpaste straight away
- rinse your mouth with water after brushing your teeth as it washes away the fluoride (which helps prevent plaque)
We also did some role play by using example dilemmas that people were having about their own oral hygiene and the children gave some really good advice to help them!
I was really impressed with how much the children knew and got some good tips! Someone in Y3 even received a certificate in our assembly because of their great contributions! Well done, Tommy!
Magnificent Magnets!
In our science learning this week, we have been learning all about magnets and magnetism.
- We have been able to group materials based on whether they are magnetic or not.
- We have learnt that Iron, Nickel and Cobalt are all metals which are magnetic.
- We have also learnt that magnetism is a non-contact force.
Ask your child to see if they can remember some of our recent learning:
- What is a contact force?
- What is a non-contact force?
- What are the forces have we learnt about so far?
Here are some pictures of us during our science learning today. Ask your child to see if they can explain what is happening in the photos!
Great learning Y3!
Answers to the questions are below!
What is a contact force?
- a force that requires contact for it to work
What is a non-contact force?
- a force that doesn’t require any contact for it to work
What are the forces have we learnt about so far?
- push, pull, twist and friction
Living and Learning: oral hygiene
In this week’s Living and Learning lesson, we’ve been learning about the importance of oral hygiene.
We talked about dos and don’ts when it comes to oral hygiene. Here are some of the dos:
- brush teeth twice a day for two minutes
- visit a dentist regularly
- drink water
- eat foods low in sugar
- floss
Here are some of the don’ts:
- forget to brush your teeth
- drink a lot of fizzy drinks
- eat foods high in sugar
- spit out toothpaste straight away
- rinse your mouth with water after brushing your teeth as it washes away the fluoride (which helps prevent plaque
I was really impressed with how much the children knew and got some good tips!
TTRS tournament winners (wb 03 May)
Hello again to all of the Times Tables Rock Stars out there,
Well done for all the engagement with TTRS you’re doing so far – keep it up!
BREAKING NEWS:
The results are in. We have our ROCK STARS OF THE WEEK.
With an outstanding 1920 points, this week’s winners are Y6!
Well, well, well… Y6 are on a streak now! Well done to Y6 – a thoroughly deserved victory.
Y3, 4 and 5 need to keep up that engagement with TTRS to reclaim the coveted guitar!
Remember to give your teacher a nudge as the week goes on if you’ve not yet had a chance to play on TTRS. If you’d like to play at home and would like a reminder of your login details, let your teacher know.
All the best TTRS!
100 skips
This week, Year 2 took part in their Captain Tom 100 challenge by completing 100 skips in the playground. The class really enjoyed the challenge and some children even carried on skipping after they had reached 100!
All of the funds that were raised from this event have gone to our new school charity, Dogs Trust. Thank you for all your donations.
Living and Learning: Sun Safety
Year 2 have been learning about about sun safety in our living and learning session this week. We have been reading the text below daily to help us know how to reduce the risk of sun damage. 
The children used the text to create posters. We are going to to stick them on our living and learning display to help us remember how to stay safe in the sun.
