Owls outside
Maths this week saw Owls counting in multiples of 2, 5 and 10. We did some outdoor learning by making a giant number square of multiples of 2, chalking patterns, making human number lines in multiples of 2's and 5's.
Measuring Madness!
What a great morning Robins have had! Today we started looking at length and how to measure it using non-standard units. The children went around the class decided on objects and what would be best to measure them with. We even used children to measure the length of...
Clockwise or anti-clockwise?
Today Year 2 have been learning about position and direction. They have been using language such as clockwise, anti-clockwise, half turn and quarter turn to solve puzzles and play games. If you need directions ask a Year 2! Article 28: You have the right to a...
Data Collection
To introduce our statistic work in Tulips, the class worked in groups to gather data on how tall each child is. This tested the accuracy of their measuring skills. We discussed how we can best display this data in the form of tables and graphs. To see how accurate...
Robins are learning their 5s!
Robins are beginning to learn their times tables in class and what this actually means. We used cookie cereal to represent the 5 times table today and even managed to resist eating any! Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be...
Nightingales had everything crossed!
We couldn't decide if we were doing art, a science investigation or a maths calculation when we did colour mixing. We wanted to mix our own paint to make the colour brown so that we could use it to print stone colours on our 3-D castles we are going to make in...
Practical measuring!
Today in Bluebells we have been estimating and measuring volume and capacity. The children worked in small groups to estimate how much liquid was in different containers and then measured it to check how close they were. The Bluebells were very careful when measuring...
Maths Tool Kits in the Beeches (morning class)
This year we have introduced maths tool kits across the school. These have already proved to be a huge success with the children not only in Beeches but the other classes as well. We are sure that they will assist the children in helping them to manipulate concrete...
Around the world!
Year 1 Robins have be working on multiples of 0, 1 and 10 this week in maths and brought their learning together today by playing a fun game of Around the World. The usual winners were given a run for their money as they were all giving super speedy answers! Well done...
3D shape disccussion
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. During maths Owls have been looking at 3D shapes. They have been learning names, features...
Maths Tool Kits
Tulips have been exploring their new tool kits for maths. Featuring lots of practical equipment to support learning, this will help embed key learning and support abstract and visual representations. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You...
Practical Perimeter
To understand perimeter of shapes and how to calculate it, Tulips took part in a practical activity of measuring the various object around the classroom and yard using a range of measuring equipment. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You...