Foundation News
What have the Foundation students been learning about?
Foundation students have had a busy couple of weeks settling into school routines. Students engage in a morning routine including completing a name morning sign in, getting their book boxes ready for Independent Reading and completing the classroom calendar.
Classroom Agreements
We developed this agreement together as a class which involves principles that we agree to focus on to ensure a happy and safe learning environment. Each child has signed their name as a sign of ownership and agreement.
Writing
Students have been learning all about their names including how to write their names and about letters and sounds in their names. Students enjoyed listening to the picture storybook ‘Chicka Chicka Boom Boom’ and created their own name coconut tree using jumbled-up letters.
Mathematics
In Mathematics this week, students have strengthened their understanding of numbers to 10 by counting forwards and backwards, subitising and making small collections. Students have been using a six sided dice and recently started using ten-sided dice to roll and collect counters to create different groups of numbers. They have played number games including 'Bump' and 'Snakes and Ladders'.
Diary
This week your child will return home with a new diary in their reader bag to record reading that is done at home. Each day, a new home reader is sent home to be read together. Reading together involves looking at the words and pictures and discussing what is happening in the book. Reading at home helps support your child to become more confident in their reading. Please ensure regular reading is happening at home and record the book title on the date it was read. You may wish to write a comment as well.
Reminders!!
- Please return the completed School Nursing documentation as soon as possible.
- ConnectEd : Wednesday's 9:15am or 6pm. Please speak to your child's teacher if you wish to sign up.
- Please ensure all uniform including jumpers and jackets are clearly named and a spare pair of underpants/clothes are packed in your child's bag just in case.