Term+3,+2010

This is what we are learning Term 3

Reading: We are learning to sound out unknown words, check the picuture for clues and reread the sentence to see if it makes sense. We also focus on comprehension development, such as retelling the story, answering specific questions about the story, discussing characters, and relating the story to our own experiences and knoweldge.

Phonics: We are learning what sounds are made when we put two or three letters together to make a blend.

Writing: We are writing recounts about what we have been doing. We are learning to plan our stories, write lots of words correctly, sound out the words we don't know and to make sure what we write makes sense. We are also learning to write letters to people.

Mathematics and Numeracy: We are learning to solve number problems up to 20 either by counting objects or making pictures of the problem in our heads. We are also increasing our number knowledge by counting backwards, counting in 2's, 5's and 10's, sequencing numbers, giving the number before and after numbers. On wednesdays with Mrs S. the children are learning about probabilty (statistics).

Inquiry: We are learning about celebrations, especially focusing on how birthdays are celebrated in similar and different ways around the world. We will learn simple questioning, research and thinking skills.

P.E. We are learning to folk dance.