This week we have been using our problem solving skills in Maths. We worked hard to think of different ways we could use 5 colours for 3 balloons. We have also been looking at comparing numbers and using vocabulary such as; more than, less than, greatest, least and as many as.
Matthew Cross
First Week in Year 4
In our first week in Year 4, we have been working hard to remember to show respect when others are talking. We remember to look at the person who is speaking and wait our turn to speak. We know not to interrupt and to respect each other’s opinions and contributions.
Also in year 4, we have begun learning a fun, new times table song to help us learn our 7x tables.
It is sung to the tune of Katy Perry’s, ‘Firework’ song and by learning the lyrics, we are also learning our 7 x table!
Do you ever feel,
To be completely frank,
When you’re asked a sum,
That your mind goes blank?
Do you ever feel,
That’s no way to think?
Numbers going wild
You can’t find the link
Did you know that you
Can make a lyric pay?
Fire up your brain
Ignite the light to lead the way
There’s no need to blank
And this song’s to thank
It’s our 7 x table, yes, you are able to know,
That 7 1s are 7
Thank heaven I’ve seen
That 7 2s are 14 yeah!
That’s done!
7 3s are 21
And we’ve just begun!
Baby you’re alight and wait
You’re suddenly aware that 7 4s are 28
Keep your brain a-alive
7 times 5 is 35
35 plus 7, I’ve got a clue
I know that 7 6s are 42
You think that this is hard
Well I’m feeling fine
7 times 7 is 49
My quick fix,
7 8s are clearly 56
And this next one I will give for free
Did you know that 7 9s are 63?
Now we’ve reached the top,
I will sing it slow,
10 times 7 well…7-0-0-0
Next one is a buzz
I will go insane
11 7s is 7 then 7 a-again!
Baby live it up – yeah you want some more
The last one in the list is 84
Come on all the girls and all the boys
Sing it with your heart and make some noise
Whoa-oh-oh…7.
First Week in Year One
This week in Year one we have been revisiting our numbers from 0-10 and looking and the different ways numbers can be shown. We have been using tens frames to represent amounts and have challenged ourselves to add small amounts together.
12 ways to ask your child “So how was school today?” (Without asking “So how was school today?”)
- What was the best thing that happened at school today?
- Tell me something that made you laugh today.
- Who did you sit next to?
- If I asked your teacher, what would he/she tell me about you?
- How did you help someone today?
- When were you the happiest today?
- What song did you sing today?
- Tell me something good that happened today?
- What did you play outside?
- Who is the funniest person in your class? How is he/she funny?
- What was your favourite part of the day?
- What new word did you learn today?
First Week Back in Reception
Reception have been enjoying their new classrooms and making new friends. We have practised writing our names and talking about our school rules.
First Week Back for Year 2
This week in year 2 we are working on place value. We are exploring numbers up to 100 and enjoyed using base 10 to make and add big numbers!
