Week 11/12 Review/Preview

RM Weekly Update Term: 2              Week: 11       Dates: 20th – 24th March 2017

                                                                                                                                        

	This Week (Air transport)		Next Week (Space)
Literacy	This week, we introduced the sound ‘zz’. The kids understood that this means we hold the sound ‘z’ for a bit longer. We also did a fun activity where we had to match sentences to pictures – this required a lot of fast reading skills and I was very impressed.		Next week, we will be covering the sound ‘ff’. We will cover words such as ‘huff’, ‘puff’, ‘stuff’. We will also do a revision of all our double sounds from Unit 5 and continue to ‘fast read’. I am encouraging the kids to move away from doing individual sounds and try to read words quickly.
Math	This week, we did 3D shapes. The kids loved this topic as they could relate these shapes to a lot of objects around them.		Next week, we will review number recognition and time. I want to ensure that the kids are all able to recognize numbers before we move to more complicated topics in Term 3.
Science	We had a fun week learning about hot air balloons and how they work. The kids loved this so much that they wanted to do it for three days! We also touched on space and we will expand on it next week.		We will be learning about the solar system – the planet names, and some of their characterisitics that help us recognize them.
Art	We did a space background by mixing and splashing a lot of colours!		We will begin making planets using various techniques. We will try shaving foam painting, splash painting and sponge painting.
PSED/ Physical	We talked about the importance of using nice words to each other. We also went over our class rules and practiced them on a daily basis to ensure that all the students are aware of what is right and wrong.		We will do space yoga and go for a moon walk!
Home Learning	As I mentioned in my Literacy section, I would like the kids to begin ‘fast reading’. Please practice reading simple slogans, signs and sentences with them in books and magazines.
Notices and Events		1.     The parent teacher conferences will be held on 28th and 29th March. If you would like a translator, please sign up for the 28th or before 4pm on 29th March. This is because Kru.Noon has duty at 4pm on Wednesdays.   2.     For the class trip on 27th March, please pack a spare set of clothes and be sure to be here by 8am.  Thank you :)