May 03rd, 2024

​In Willow class this week, we have continued learning how to add fractions with Miss Wallis. With Mrs Hoole we have been reviewing multiplying a 2 and 3 digit numbers by a 1 digit number. We used dienes and counters to make equal groups. Some of us were able to use partitioning to quickly multiply in our heads. E.g 307 x 5 = (300 x 5) + (7 x 5).
In English we have been predicting what will happen next in Flotsam. We have also sequenced the story using pictures and rewritten the story in our own words. We used fronted adverbials of time, conjunctions and expanded noun phrases to make our writing more interesting.
In Music, we continued learning how to play the ukulele. This week we listened carefully to see if each string was in tune. We talked about pitch and tried to match our vocal pitch to the pitch of each string. Some children have a natural ability 'to sing in tune' while others struggle to hear and then sing the same note.
Sadly I will be moving into Year 2 for the remainder of the term. I know that Miss Wallis will continue with the ukuleles as she's pretty good herself!
I will really miss teaching Willow class but will be working with them in a different way in my role as assistant SENDco. I will also see them in singing assembly and around the school.
Have a lovely bank holiday weekend,
Mrs Hoole