We’re on the money in Robins!
This week, children in Robins have been learning about money! We've looked at the value of coins and notes and are ready to add different totals and solve some tricky problems. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by...
Spring has sprung in the Dragonflies!
Spring has sprung in the Dragonflies! The children have enjoyed making spring paintings, Easter craft and chocolate nests. They also spent time using Easter props to help with their mathematical development. They explored doubling and halving and worked out simple...
What position?
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Owls have been...
Calculating Volume
This week we have been looking at volume. It proved to be another great opportunity to use our 'maths tool kits'. The mini cubes were an excellent resource to use: we could actually see the shapes! Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should...
Owls measuring capacity
Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any other way unless it harms or offends other people. Article 28: You have...
Doubling and Halving in Robins
This week, Robins have been working on their doubling and halving skills. Today, they were left some really tricky word problem to work out for themselves. They decided which questions they wanted to attempt and which resources (if any) they'd like to help them. They...
Another busy week in the Dragonflies class
It’s been another busy week in the Dragonflies class. The children have been exploring lots of mathematical concepts this week. They have learnt about 3D shapes and have enjoyed counting the aqua beads using the numicon. They have also enjoyed exploring volume and...
Conquering Capacity in Robins!
Robins have worked incredibly hard this week learning all about capacity and how it differs to volume. It has been a tricky concept to get their heads around but today the children have shown just how great their understanding is by solving problems in groups. They...
Measuring Mathematicians in Owls
Article 2: All children have rights. No child should be treated unfairly. Article 12: you have the right to an opinion and to be listened to. Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others, by talking, drawing, writing or in any...
It’s been another exciting week of learning in the Dragonflies!
We have had a very busy week in the Dragonflies class. The children have enjoyed role playing the story of Frozen in our frozen castle. They have created many super pieces of art in the craft and junk modelling area. Some children have enjoyed showing their blending...
Such a laugh with Olaf!
The children loved throwing snowballs at Olaf. They used their maths skills to work out how many hits and misses and how many altogether using the part, part, whole method. Super snowball maths skills! Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You...
Awesome Area in Elms
This morning in Elms, we have been finding the area of irregular shapes. We looked at strategies to help us to be accurate in doing so, then went and gathered leaves outside before applying our strategies to find the approximate area of our leaves. Article 28: You...