A snapshot of the homework from last week
We all really enjoyed looking at each other’s homework last week. Well done to Year 1 for putting in lots of effort! Here is a selection of very creative homework…
I really liked how this homework used real sand and pebbles!
My favourite aspect of this homework was the pictures of different types of holidays around the edge of the island.
Maths today
Today, we looked at representing number bonds to 10 in a different way. When children apply their knowledge in new situations it really cements that learning. We want Year 1 to be fluent in their number bonds to 10 as they form a solid base for moving onto more complex mathematics.
The National Curriculum aims for pupils to ‘become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.’
You can support your child’s learning by practising number bonds to 10 at home, aiming for rapid recall – using your fingers to practise works!
Number bonds to 10
Today, we were investigating number bonds to 10 using Numicon. Keep a look out for more posts this week showing different ways to show our number bonds to 10.
Circle time
This afternoon, Year 1 have been discussing our SEAL statement: I can make a fresh start.
A note on the spellings from last week
The spellings were given before phonics groups had been set. Both year 1 and 2 were set the same spellings for this week so do not worry if your child found these spellings challenging. As phonics groups have now been set up, spellings will be based on sounds from the phonics group which your child is in.
Y1 dance moves…
Yesterday we had a fantastic dance lesson delivered by Mr Lynch. This was the most popular dance move!
Newsletters
This term’s newsletters have been emailed and paper copies will be sent home later this week.
This year, we’ll publish the newsletters on the website, too. Here are the first half-term’s…
- Year 1 and Year 2 newsletter
- Year 3 and Year 4 newsletter
- Year 5 and Year 6 newsletter
- The whole school newsletter
Reception provide their own newsletters and lots of photos, top tips and news on their class news page.
Rugby world cup activities
As the Rugby World Cup approaches, Roundhegians are organising activities for both children and adults at their local facilities.