Grade One BlogWeek 15 Friday 6th December

Language ArtsOur phonics focus has been ‘ll’ and we are continuing with the

CAFÉ strategy ‘Using Punctuation to enhance phrasing’. We have linked this strategy to our journal writing and are delighted to see children using punctuation with more

confidence in their writing. Which one of this week’s spelling words do these clues

describe? 1. You play with it

2. Starts the same as ‘dot’ and ‘dog’

NativityThis week’s Nativity performance was a triumph for the

children. The setting was beautiful and the children performed with enthusiasm and confidence. The singing

was better than ever and left us feeling ready for the festive season. Thank you for your support in getting the children organised with costumes and practicing lines and songs. It was a pleasure to share this very special event

with you all.

Unit of WorkThis week we have enjoyed having some parent speakers into the class to talk to us about celebrations in their Home countries. We

have also thought about celebrations the children have done throughout their lives and put them onto a celebration timeline.

Some of us have been able to compare two different celebrations and present our findings on a Venn diagram.

MathsWe have been consolidating addition and

subtraction methods and applying them to problem solving scenarios. Have a go at solving

these:Challenge your children to use the counting on /

back method. Can they try making ten or subtracting from ten?

Reminders• School finishes at 12:20 on the last day of term Friday 13th December.

Please make sure you make arrangements to pick your child up at this earlier time.