3-D Shapes
Today Y5 have had a hands on lesson examining 3-D shapes and their properties. We have reminded ourselves of their names and also examined the number of vertices, edges and faces they have. The children have then created fact files of these on their tablets that they can look back at later on.
Internet searching
In computing we have continued to look at effective searching online. Today we have used our searching skills to answer questions about Dinosaurs. We have looked at how when we search online it creates a digital footprint.
Features of a letter
Today we looked at the features of a letter. We identified these features and year 2 standards used in a variety of different examples.
Red2Blue: our feelings and emotions
This morning we spoke about Red2Blue and discussed how we can regulate our emotions and who to go to if we feel like we are in a red head. We then listened to the story ‘My monster and me’ and ‘The colour monster’. We then had a whole class discussion about feelings and what colour we are today…
Tuna pasta salad
Today during DT we made our very own tuna pasta salad. We used the knives to chop the different ingredients carefully and safely. We then followed the instructions to mix them altogether. We had lots of fun doing this and our favourite bit was the taste test
Jack and the Mermaid Lagoon
This week we have planned to write an alternative version of Jack and the Beanstalk! The children thought of some great ideas. We have changed the Giant to a Mermaid and instead of a beanstalk, Jack will dive into a crystal, clear lagoon to the Mermaid’s castle!
Multiskills- Balancing
In PE we have being looking at balancing on different body parts, and what we can do to stay balanced.
Building a bridge for the Three Billy Goats
We worked in teams and used materials including paper cups, lollipop sticks and straws to construct a bridge for the Three Billy Goats. Our objective was to build a bridge that would enable the Three Billy Goats to cross the river and reach the fresh, green grass on the other side! We enjoyed…
Team Games
In PE this term we will be focusing on a team Games. The children have been working within small groups to complete different activities.
We will focus on our ability to follow instructions and rules of the game, turn taking, and communication with friends. Within games we can sometimes find…
Developing Fine Motor Skills
This week we have been focusing on developing our fine motor skills. It is important we are constantly exercising our fingers to develop strength in preparation for holding pencils to draw and begin forming letters.
Dividing to make decimals!
Today in Maths, the children have been working hard at dividing 1 and 2 digit numbers by 100!
Terrific tectonic plates!
This week in Geography we have been learning all about tectonic plates and how earthqakes happen!