Jolly Grammar – We have worked with the al (or) and nk sounds in words. We had fun looking at antonyms (opposites) with Mrs Hedger. This week we have used dictionaries to put words into alphabetical order and find their meanings.

Maths – We have been using addition and working with some of the strategies we already know… chunking, counting on, turnarounds, doubles and rainbow facts. We have been introduced to a new strategy friendly numbers. If you don’t know what a friendly number is ask your child to explain it to you.

Last week we had a speaker visit our room to talk about the smart money program. The message was basically “speed to your needs and wait for your wants.”  We also looked at the value of money. We had a fun session with Captain Cash.

Over the past two weeks we have been writing narratives where the problem has been to do with lack eg dark, gloomy caves, the sun exploding…… In the computer room we had a go at using WORD to type up our narratives.

Some of our sharing this week on light was amazing. We have had PowerPoint presentations and posters on lightning, fireflies, sun eclipses, models made, a fire blanket, torches, shadows and so much more. Thanks for your support at home with this. Oral presentations are an important part of our program.

Thanks to those amazing parents who have come in and glued more work into our WOW books. We still a bit more help J

I am report writing on Wednesday and Friday next week. We are lucky to have Dawn Drewer in room 13 again to keep our learning program happening.