Term Three Learning Outcomes I n the classroom, the children are learning to: Mathematics Skills Pre Primary Count forward in sequence to 100. Counts backwards from 20. Use the strategy ‘counting on’. Read numerals, identifies numerals and matches to quantities 0-20. Count each object once only. Compare collections according to quantity i.e. ‘more’, ‘less’, ‘same as’, ‘not the same as’. Sort and classify familiar objects and explains the basis for these classifications. Model adding and sharing using a variety of practical strategies. Add and subtract small quantities. Know and use ordinal numbers to 10 th. Change collections to make number bonds to 10. Describe position and movement i.e. in front, behind, next to, under, on, in, between, forwards, backwards and towards. Follow and give simple directions to guide a friend around an obstacle path. Use direct comparison to decide which is longer, heavier or holds more. Use everyday ...
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Welcome to Term Three! The Clever Caterpillars have had a wonderful start to Term Three. The children have settled into their new home teams and continue to give 120% effort towards their learning. NAIDOC Week Throughout NAIDOC Week, the children learnt about the growth, features and traditional uses of local native plants. They learnt about the Noongar seasons and how the traditional landowners used the various plants at different times of the year. At the end of the week, the children met their buddies from Room 27. Each child created a boomerang and contributed to a dot painting of a Rainbow Serpent. Coding As part of the Pre Primary/ Year One STEM Program, the children have been learning how to use Scratch Junior on iPads. They can now demonstrate a range of skills including... Selecting or creating a background image for their stage. Adding new characters to their project. ...
National Quality Standard Introduction The National Quality Standard (NQS) has been formulated by the Australian government. It is used to guide all staff working with children in the early childhood sector. The K-2 team at Wattle Grove Primary School have been exploring and reflecting upon the NQS throughout the year. If you would like to find out more information about the NQS, please have a look at the website . Article Quality Area 2: Children's Health and Safety All staff promote and implement effective hygiene practices at Wattle Grove Primary School. In each of the classrooms, hygiene posters are referred to by teachers and children to ensure good hygiene practices are maintained. Some of these hygiene practices include: Children washing hands with soap and water when hands are visibly dirty. Children washing hands with soap and water before and after eating. Children washing hands after going to the toilet. Children coughing...
What skills to revise during the holidays? During the holidays, it would be greatly appreciated if you could revise the following : Mathematics Pre Primary Count forward in sequence to 100. Make collections up to 20. Counts backwards from 20. Start counting from any point. Use the strategy ‘counting on’. Read numerals, identifies numerals and matches to quantities 0-20. Count each object once only. Compare collections according to quantity i.e. ‘more’, ‘less’, ‘same as’, ‘not the same as’. Copy and continue a pattern with objects, drawings, sounds and movements. Create a pattern with objects, drawings, sounds and movements. Recognise patterns in the environment. Sort and classify familiar objects and explains the basis for these classifications. Model adding and sharing using a variety of practical strategies. Add and subtract small quantities. Describe position and movement i.e. in front, behind, next ...