Super Subtraction & Wonderful Writing!

 


Elsa and Anna have come to school and Elsa has a fever! 

The children came to school to find a special letter from Elsa explaining that she has another fever. Every time Elsa sneezes the snowballs blow away! This was a great way to introduce subtraction and the children LOVED it!

During the input, the children were shown the symbol for subtraction and were taught that it means to take away. This was demonstrated by using cotton wool which was placed into a tens frame. A child in the class suggested a number less than the total amount and then another child took this away. The children then could work out that the remaining cotton balls was the total. The children applied this method during choosing time.

 

 


This week the children have also been practising their phonics, with a focus around writing sentences. Additionally, we have also been practising paired spelling which has supported the children to write tricky irregular words and we have also learnt the importance of finger spaces, capital letters and full stops.

This sparked a lot of role-play and engagement, as they were excited to apply what they were taught through play...

WOW!


 

 

 

 
 
 








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