IB Principle: Communicators – We explained to the Squad the importance of communicating and expressing how they feel by using their words and that they must try their best to listen actively to others. We also explained that they need to make sure they are using the correct tone of voice and think about what they want to say to others before saying it as their words can sometimes hurt others. 

Writing and Phonics: This week the Squad focused on the “op” family and wrote sentences in their workbooks using the cat method. We are so pleased with how well they are progressing with their handwriting, focusing on finger spacing and placing the letters in the correct part of the “cat”. They also decoded words using sound buttons in their Time2Read books. Great work Squad! 

Mathematics: This week for maths the squad tackled subtraction sums up to 20 in their workbooks. Some used the “crossing out” method, while others used their abacuses, showing their individual understanding of the concept. We also practiced counting to 30 and backwards, as well as in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s.  

Creative Art: For art this week the kiddies created their own dragons using coloured paper. They folded paper for the body, added colour to the head, decorated the wings and stuck them on which was the perfect touch while developing their fine motor skills!  

Music: We are currently practicing graduation songs, and the squad is singing with all their heart. It is a bittersweet time of the year filled with excitement! 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. 

Our Squad!