Prep C

Term Three has been a time of engagement and busyness as students explore lots of learning both in and out of the classroom. In literacy students have been learning new sounds and letters which are the foundational skills which pave the way for reading and writing proficiency. Students have been engaging in various activities designed to reinforce their understanding of phonics, including:

Sound recognition- identifying and practicing new sounds through listening and repetition.

Sound-Stretching- Stretching out sounds in a word to link in spelling and pronunciation, For instance, when encountering the word “cat”, students learn to stretch out the sounds/k/,/ae and /t/ to help with spelling and writing.

Sentence-Writing: Applying learned sounds to create and write sentences, thereby enhancing writing skills and reinforcing sound-letter correspondence and spelling.

Hands-on activities such as- letter tiles, Bingo Blast and grab bags, further enhancing and building on learning.

Tricky Words and Digraphs:

These are words which do not follow standard phonetic rules and need to be instantly recognised. Regular practice helps students recognise and spell these words accurately.

Digraphs are pairs of letters that produce a single sound, such as “sh” in “ship”. Understanding diagraphs helps students decode and spell complex words more effectively.

Mathematics

In mathematics we have been delving deep into learning the fundamental skills of addition and subtraction, and creating number stories to further enhance our understanding. Students have been creating simple, context-rich narratives that involve mathematical operations, this helps link learning as being both enjoyable and relating to real life. Students are able to show their understanding through solving mathematical problems in their number story.

Exploring Como House

An excursion to Como House offered students the opportunity to connect their learning with real-world experiences. This visit was linked to an inquiry focus on how to share our past, present, and future. The excursion included learning about:

The history of the old glamorous mansion.

Students asked questions during our exploration, fostering a deeper understanding.

Making connections relating the history of the past to their own lives, enhancing their ability to make personal connections with what they learnt during the day. On our return to school students drew a picture and wrote about their favourite experience while on the Como House excursion. The day was filled with anticipation, laughter, lots of questions, hands on experiences and on the bus trip back to school some very tired but happy students. There was so much information to share and this was certainly a very successful day. Students will continue on using what we have learnt during this day with our learning in the classroom.