The Coil Method
In art today we used the coil method to make a pot out of clay.
Special Helpers in Class 4….
We have had some special helpers in Class 4 today. Devon and Minnie were very popular and loved helping us with our Whole Class Reading.
Making Music
In music today we have been learning to play the notes G A B on the glockenspiel. We played a variety of different tunes together and then we composed our own pieces in pairs. We made a lot of noise!
Bus Stop Method in Maths
We have been learning to calculate using short division. We have been amazing at using the bus stop method. Well done Class 4!
Building shape rockets!
We arranged shapes to create a rocket to zoom into space! We talked about the shapes we used to create the rockets and the properties of the shapes.
RE - Sikhism
In RE, we have been learning about Sikhism. We have learnt about langar - the community kitchen of a gurdwara - which serves meals to all free of charge, regardless of religion. Mrs Smith very kindly made us some karah parshad which is a sweet pudding usually given as a holy blessing after a…
We can make a pattern with 3D shapes!
In maths today we used the construction resources in our outdoor area to make a 3D shape pattern. We discovered that every day objects are 3D shapes. We used bricks and crates for cuboids and pipes for cylinders. We also worked well as a team.
Multiplication in Maths
In Class 4 we have been working very hard to learn how to use the long multiplication method. We found it very tricky at first, but using practical ways has helped us to master it. Maybe you could ask them to show you how to use this method at home?
Well done Class 4!
The Starry Night
This week, to tie in with our space theme, we have been making our own 'Stary Night' inspired artwork!
We carefully picked the right colours and tried to copy Van Gogh's swirling and circular brush strokes.
Happy Chinese New Year
In Class 2 the children made traditional ‘Chinese Red Envelopes’ in celebration of Chinese New Year!
Tangrams
As part of our Lunar New Year celebrations, we made tangrams in maths. They were a lot trickier than they look but we enjoyed the challenge!
Faces, edges and vertices
In maths today we were looking at the properties of 3D shapes. We made our own shape so that we could explore the number many faces, edges and vertices.
