Coots reception and year one follow the White Rose maths scheme.
Coots Activities
LiteracyÂ
Coots have been working hard on their writing based our class book ‘The Jolly Postman’ by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Coots have explored different writing genres such as letters and party invitations.
MathsÂ
Reception identifying and making shapes with 4 sides.
Remembrance
Coots have learnt about Remembrance and attended a special assembly where they reflected on what Remembrance means. We had a one minute silence at 11am. Maddie said “So we can remember people.” Bonnie said “Because people died.” Henry said ” People who died in the war.”
Fireworks in a Jar
Coots created fireworks in a jar, we learnt new vocabulary such as equipment, method and pipette.Â
Phonics and reading
Coots’ readers are enjoying the Jolly Phonics books that link directly to the sounds being learnt in class using Jolly Classroom. They are enjoying the mix of fiction and non fiction Jolly Phonics books.
MathsÂ
Reception have been focusing on 1 more and 1 less in maths. They have also been ordering numbers to 10. Year 1 have been using part whole models to add and subtract up to 10.
Forest School, History and Art
Coots have been learning about Guy Fawkes and why people celebrate Bonfire night. They created their own firework display using recycled materials and paint. Coots also enjoyed a bonfire in forest school and ate yummy s’mores.Â
StorybooksÂ
Coots independently created their own version of Goldilocks and the three bears.
