We are hoping to go to Ratho Library on Friday (21st) after break, about 10.45. If there is anyone who is free and could accompany us it would be appreciated! :)

If there is anythig lying about at home you do not need please send it in and I'll add to the collection! Thanks 😀

use our knowledge of phonics and spelling strategies when spelling familiar and unfamiliar words. 

spell most vocabulary used across the curriculum correctly. 

use knowledge of the alphabet to locate words in a dictionary or other reference source to help spell tricky or unfamiliar words. 

write independently, punctuating most sentences accurately, for example, using a capital letter and a full stop.

link sentences using common conjunctions, for example, and or because

create a variety of texts for different purposes. 

listen and respond appropriately to others in a respectful way, for example, by nodding or agreeing, asking and answering questions.

count forward and backwards in 1s starting from any given number within 0-100. 

count forward and backwards in 2s within 0-20. 

recognise and identify even and odd numbers within the range 0-30.  

partition a number into tens and ones and describe the value of each digit within the range 0-100. 

understand the place of zero. 

e.g. 80- 8 tens, 0 ones or 80 ones 

say the number after, before and in-between a given number within the range 0-100.  

MATHS

classify regular 2D shapes based of different properties.  

e.g. number of sides, number of corners etc.  

classify 3D objects using different criteria.  

e.g. has 6 faces, rolls/unable to roll 

identify needs and wants using examples from our own experience. 

name two local organisations who provide for needs in the local community and describe what they do. 

begin to develop correct pronunciation of sounds linked to days of the week 

begin to say the months of the year as part of daily routines  

begin to be able to count from 1 to 20 individually and as part of a group 

begin to be able to identify individual numbers e.g. dix = 10  

holding the racquet correctly

staying balanced while changing direction quickly

moving to a position to return the shuttle.

hitting the shuttle to a target

having some control over the direction of my shots.

We will learn to play Netball by:

making a chest/shoulder/bounce pass to my partner

timing a pass to a player at the right height and speed and in the right direction

dodging and weaving and get away from my opponent

explore the Bible story of the Nativity, describing the beliefs Christians have about God and Jesus.

discover how followers of another world religion, Judaism, demonstrate their beliefs through worship and special ceremonies - Sukkot and Hannukah. We will develop respect for the practices and traditions of others.  

we will learn that search engines (e.g., Google) are used to find information online with support (e.g., typing "cats") 

we will access websites using hyperlinks, shortcuts or QR codes 

we will discuss simple rules for safe searching, like looking for  school-related topics or safe images/videos  

we will identify inappropriate searches (e.g. adult video games) in simple scenarios (e.g., only search for things we talk about in class) 

creating artwork in response to a story - The Dot by Peter H Reynolds

We will:

create artwork in response to seasons (e.g. leaf printing/collage, draw, paint, collage using seasonal colours)  

and the religious celebrations Nativity, Sokkot and Hannukah