Week 8

Week 8 Focus

Literacy

We are revising the single sounds V, P, and J and have started to read the red words an, has and as. We are writing simple sentences using the sight words look, dad, in and like. The students should be able to read all the golden sight words and begin to include them in their writing.

We are building our vocabulary in using the words for the parts of our body. Our Big Talk discussion is about playing games.

Please ensure guided reading books are being returned on a Mondays as other groups will need the books. Students who do not return their books will not receive another one until it is returned .

A reminder that Library Day is Monday, your child should place their library books in their library bag in the green box on Mondays.

Numeracy

We are revising the number 1-10 and counting a collection of objects to 10. 

We are measuring the weight of objects by hefting. Hefting means to hold one object in one hand and another object in the other hand and feel which one is heavier or lighter. The students need to be using the language of The ….  is heavier/lighter than the…. 

We are also using the language of Fewer/Greater when comparing a collection of objects.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

We are working in groups to create a diorama of one of the seasons. We are discussing the type of activities we do, places we go and the clothes we wear in each season. The students will be using the Ipads to record and describe their dioramas.

Health

We have been discussing Passenger Safety. We have included some of the parent information cards for you to read. Our excursion in Week 9 will be to the Constable Care Safety School and will enable all students to demonstrate their knowledge and participate in more activities around Road and Pedestrian Safety. Please ensure you have returned the permission slip and the money as soon as possible.