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Spring, Flowers & Planting; Trees, Plants, Wood & Paper

Sep 16, 2024

THEME

Spring, Flowers & Planting; Trees, Plants, Wood & Paper

COLOUR

Lime & Brown

SHAPE

Semi-Circle & Sphere

NUMBER

1 – 11

j

LETTER

Vv -Vase; Tt -Tree

Writing and Phonics: The Squad have been going over their alphabet letter names and sounds. We played a game where the letters were sprawled over the classroom mat and the children were asked one by one to find that specific letter. Afterwards they were asked to say a word that starts with that letter.  

We also went over handwriting, and the children wrote sentences using sight words and CVC words. Focusing on finger spacing, and letter formation. We are pleased with how much focus and determination the Squad have had to make sure that their letters touch the lines and that they have been taking so much pride in their work. Well done! 

Mathematics: The Squad have been counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s. We have been asking the children to write numbers 1-20 and identify numbers 11-20 (double digit). Focusing that the number “1” comes first. Also recognising that they pronounce “teen” and not “ty” as in “thirt(ty)”.  

We also went over addition using the counting on method. The children are asked to read a sum such as “7+7” they must then read the first number out and count on using dots to get the answer – this is a tricky concept but once they understand this – it will help them in the future. 

Creative Art: Art Expo is just around the corner, and we have been completing our art pieces. This week we created cowboy boots. We can’t wait for you to see them!  

FunFit Sports: Coach Trevor played T-Ball with the Squad this week. 

Cooking: Teacher Hayley made “tree pizza’s” using dough, tomato paste, cheese and chicken viennas. We hope you all enjoyed it. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. 

 

Happy Monday!

    

 Dates to Diarise:

20 Sept: Hat Parade Day

23 Sept: School Holiday

24 Sept: Public Holiday (Heritage Day)

3 Oct: Haircut Day

18 Oct: Art Expo

24 Oct: Break Up Day

25-28 Oct: Mid Term Break

29 Oct: Back to School

 

Lots of love

Teacher Carla, Teacher Hayley and the Smart Squad Assistants 

Our Squad!

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