To round off our place value learning we have been playing the game ‘place value detectives’. One partner writes a 3 digit number on their whiteboard and shows it to the other partner. They then have to remember the number and make it using place value counters. At the end, the partner with the whiteboard checks the number and any edits are made together.
-Partner 1 writing the 3 digit number
-Partner 2 making the 3 digit number with place value counters
-Partner 1 checking the number
3H have been investigating and comparing rocks based on their properties. We started by noticing the properties of the rocks and using words like hard, smooth, dull or rough to describe them. Then we used a Venn diagram to compare two rocks and wrote down the similarities and differences.
In the next lesson we introduced the terms permeable and impermeable. We experimented by placing the rocks in water and tested them to see if they released air. If the bubbles appeared it showed us that the rock was permeable because they have spaces on the inside that run all the way through the rock. This can trap air bubbles. If there was no bubbles, the rock was impermeable.
We have been fantastic investigators!
This morning, 3H looked at place value to 1,000. They used place value counters charts to represent numbers up to 1,000. They enjoyed using manipulatives to explore this in pairs.
“I enjoyed using the counters and sorting them into hundreds, tens and ones.” -Wills
“I enjoyed it because it was challenging and I liked using the place value counters.” -Jaxon
This morning 3H collected apples from our orchard. We had fun cutting the apples up for tasting and looking at the colour of the flesh as well as the skin. We explored the shape of the apples and how cutting horizontally through an apple gives a different view of them. At the end they made for a delicious snack!
This week 3H have been learning to swim at the Leeds Grammar School. What fun it’s been. It has been fantastic to see their development and growth in confidence in the pool. Well done 3H!
This morning 3H visited our local synagogue. They had a fantastic time! They had chance to hear from the people in the Synagogue talk about their place of worship.
Afterwards, they explored the Torah, the Synagogue and Shabbat.
Then they learnt about the special events Synagogues can hold like Bat mitzvahs, Bar mitzvahs and weddings. Next, they explored a scroll and the link between the decorations and the high priest.
Please watch a few videos of the children exploring the synagogue.
This afternoon, 3H have really shown off their ‘wildstyle’ relationship skills! All year, they’ve been working towards big group work, merging two groups of trios. Today they worked brilliantly all day in groups of 6 and were able to create dances, share ideas, take turns and listen to one another so well. The pictures show them practicing in their groups and the videos show their group and whole class dances. Well done 3H, keep it up!
Last week, 3H were getting practical. They explored what coins and notes looked like and discussed their value. We added and subtracted money and looked at change. It was lots of fun using practical resources to ‘buy’ and ‘sell’ items and give correct change. Some real life skills learnt!
