Welcome Back!

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Welcome Back!


It was so nice to see the Year 1 students return to school full of enthusiasm, excitement and ready to learn.

In maths we started learning about 3D shapes.  After discussing the properties of 3D shapes, we set about finding some around the school grounds.  Later in the week we started compiling a book about 3D shapes.



Maths

The children stop to draw some of the 3D shapes they found within the school environment.


Trevi about to start work on his 3D shape book.
        

Literacy

In Literacy this week, we have practised our handwriting as well as looking at spelling patterns, and rhyming words

Luffy writes some spelling words on the board.
Lunar adds to the spelling list with the 'ig' words.

The boys match the cards to make phrases with rhyming words.


After matching the cards, Petch writes the phrase in his book.


Natasha and Luffy read a book to each other.
Torch shows off his work.  Definitely something to be proud of Torch.

UOI

This week the children continued investigating Chinese New Year.  They learned about certain features of Chinese New Year celebrations, for example why the colour red is important and why fireworks are a big part of the celebration.

In the pictures below the children are busy making dragons and painting 'Nian' monsters.

We had reason to have our own class celebration this week too, as Junior turned six on Thursday.  


Happy Birthday Junior!

The cake is definitely a hit with Jewoo and Ida.



Next Week


In maths next week the children will continue to explore 3D shapes.  Please encourage your child to find 3D shapes around the home, e.g. a tissue box.  Please feel free to send these along to the classroom.
We will continue to explore Chinese New Year as part of our Unit of Inquiry.  Please share any knowledge you have of this celebration with  your child.

As part of Literacy and UOI, we will be looking at non-fiction books to gain information.  We will look at how these books differ from fiction, with reference to particular pages, such as the index and contents pages.  It would be extremely beneficial if you could share any non-fiction books from home with your child.

Homework

The only homework required of the Year 1 students at this point is reading.  Please either read to your child or listen to your child read on a nightly basis.



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