In Maths this week, Class 5 have been practising…

✅ Counting forwards

✅ Counting backwards

✅ Finding 1 more

✅ Finding 1 less

We have been fantastic at using our interactive whiteboard to solve questions, and worked so well at our tables in pairs using our concrete resources. We have also been using stem sentences to help us articulate our Maths understanding – and we have been superstars! Take a look at some of our learning below.

This week in our mixed Year 1 & 2 class, we read our new book called ‘The Colour Monster’! It’s a beautiful story about a monster who feels very mixed up and confused – his feelings are all stirred together! A lovely girl helps him to put each feeling in a jar, so he can identify his emotions . We’ve been doing some gorgeous work – labelling emotions, describing Anger and thinking of ways to help him!

✅ Give him a hug

✅ Ask him to count to 10

✅ Take deep breaths with him

✅ Ask him to pretend his fingers are candles on a cake and slowly blow them out!

Take a look at some of our beautiful book work this week.

This week, Year 1 and Year 2 wrote fantastic recounts about their trip to Gibside/South Shields. They used photographs to support their writing in chronological order and tried very hard to use time connectives to help with their sequencing. I am so proud of their beautiful presentation, they all worked extremely hard!

Class 5 put on an incredible last assembly on Wednesday – showcasing all of their talents and unique qualities in our ‘Monkton’s Got Talent’ show! We had everything from hula hooping and gymnastics, to comedians, singers and football players. I’m so proud of Class 5’s developing confidence and eagerness to perform in front of an audience. Thank you so much to all of the grown-ups for attending! Take a look at some of our photos below.

Our Year 1 children are preparing for their Phonics Screening Check next week by having extra practise of reading ‘alien words’! Alien words are words that are made up and simply don’t make sense – children must rely purely on their Phonics knowledge to segment and blend them. I have been so impressed with our progress in reading this year, and I’ve reassured the class that trying their best is all that matters!

This week, Class 5 have been learning to make equal groups. They know that the word ‘equal’ means the same and when we are sharing, we know it must be fair! First, the class practised making equal groups through the technique of grouping. After this, we moved onto sharing. Finally, we introduced the ‘divide’ symbol and solved division calculations by drawing our own sharing circles and dots. I am so proud of their understanding!

In class, we often talk about future aspirations and what we want to be when we grow up. We have a display in the school corridor called ‘World Changers’ where children across the school tell us what they want to be. Below are some children from Class 5, with their future ambitions!

This half term, Year 1 are being taught a range of football skills by our fantastic football coach. Class 5 have absolutely loved their sessions so far and have shown excellent dribbling skills which they are practising and developing week on week. Take a look at some of our photos below!