Monthly Archives: July 2017

Finger discrimination in Maths today!!

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I was quite excited by our PD conference last Monday when Jo Boaler talked about finger discrimination.

We had a go in room 13 today. This week I’m doing a series of lessons from her website youcubed.

Firstly apologies for the texta dots on the children’s fingernails today. It was certainly worth it! We had so much fun and are improving our finger discrimination.

We did some finger exercises and tried finger mazes. We ran our of time to play finger twister……. maybe tomorrow!!

    

I’m hoping the children got you to do some of the finger activities at home tonight.

From Jo Boaler’s website youcubed. If you are interested have a read of the article below.

Research tells us that it is very important for students to develop ‘finger discrimination’ that is, for students
to know their fingers really well. In this Atlantic article I share the importance of using fingers for
the brain’s development of numbers, see http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/04/whykids-
should-use-their-fingers-in-math-class/478053/. Evidence from both behavioral and neuroscience
studies shows that when people receive training on ways to perceive and represent their own fingers, they
develop better representations of their fingers, which leads to higher mathematics achievement.

Theatre excursion next Friday

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We need another parent with a DCSI clearance to come along and help supervise the children. Sorry no toddlers. If interested please email me asap as we only have one more spot available.Thanks 🙂

As we are leaving at 12:15, we will be eating an early lunch before we go. This means no lunch orders will be allowed on Friday 7th August. Thanks for your cooperation with this.

Lapathon

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The lapathon is happening this Friday 9:45-10:45. Parents are welcome to come along. Please keep collecting sponsors for our fundraiser.

Your child can dress up in sun safe clothing. We request no face painting.

Term 3 Week 1 News

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Jolly Grammar – This week we have looked at the wh sound where the h is silent. We made white whales and learnt where they live and what they eat. We also looked at the doubling rule or past tense verbs eg hop, hopped.
Maths- We continued with shapes, looking at 3D shapes. As a group task we made a model of Rosie’s farmyard using 3D shapes. Come in and have a look at them!!
Writing- We used our question words when, where, what and why to write a holiday recount.
Health – On Thursday Christina came and spoke to us about being “Streetsmart”. We learnt lots of interesting safety facts.
• Up to 10 years of age you need to hold an adults hand crossing the road
• 145cm when you don’t need a booster seat
• A zebra crossing is actually called a wombat crossing
• Use the safety door
• Our school has an emu crossing
Australian animals – For the next couple of weeks we’ll be doing a mini inquiry about Aust animals as we have been asked to make something to send to our sister school in Japan.
Theatre notice came home on Tuesday and needs to be paid by Monday 7th August. Thanks to those who have already paid.
Nature Play will be happening in week 3 and 7 this term. We will be working with O3, Ms Coutt’s Receptions.
Towel roster is up by the door for the next two terms.

RAA Streetsmart programme

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This morning Christina from the RAA came and talked to us about keeping safe around roads.

    

We enjoyed listening to Christina. We all learnt some new safety things.

Please talk to your child about the session. Today they bought home an activity sheet to do with you. Also you have a safety spot magnet which needs to be kept in your glove box and put on your car when unloading the children. They can explain how to use it to you.

ZF told us his dad already has one from the RAA! Great to hear.

3D maps

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Today in Maths, we started working in groups, to create Rosie’s farmyard. Last term we drew 2D maps and today we began constructing 3D maps.

Teamwork happening to complete our models 🙂

EB and J H-P working together to cover a box.

This group were very pleased with their cooperation skills!!

Well done guys.

Term 3 reminders….

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No school Monday has teachers have a PD day.

Sharing is holiday happenings. Monday’s group (red) can choose which day suits them best.

Book box – Please bring along a new book/magazine from home for read to self sessions.

We need a supply of making gear; boxes, cardboard, containers, cylinders etc.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone on Tuesday morning!!

Final Term 2 News!!

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Jolly Grammar –We looked at the long u_e sound. Also we learned how to conjugate verbs!!! Ask your child to explain this to you. I run, you run she runs, he runs, we run they run…….

Maths – We found 3D shapes around the school and investigated the shape on each face.

Writing – We wrote recounts about our excursion and made a class book.

Book box – Home books have been returned. Please send a new one back for term 3.

Excursion – What a fabulous day of learning!! We loved the collage exhibition and learning so many facts about the wetlands. Thanks to our wonderful parent helpers for providing extra support.

Thanks to the wonderful helpers throughout the term in supporting room 13 with reading, gluing things into WOW books, jobs at home, washing towels and stepping up when asked to help out in a variety of ways. It’s much appreciated.

Sharing in week one of next term will be holiday happenings. The group will change days too…..

Mon –red, /Tues – orange, /Wed – Yellow, Thurs – green and Fri – Blue

Term three will start back on Tuesday 25th July as staff have a training day on the Monday.

Safe and fun holidays to you all!!