We have had an incredibly busy start to our year in Hogwarts. All of our classes have been spending time getting to know each other and talking about how we can create the best classroom learning environments for everyone. We have also been investigating growth and fixed mindsets and learning about how we can change our thinking to help us become better learners and make our brains stronger.
Chicken Scramble
This week in maths we played a game called Chicken Scramble. We pretended to be chickens collecting 'corn'. We were investigating the most efficient and accurate strategy for counting large numbers. We discovered that counting by 2s and 5s and then forming groups of 10 was a great strategy.
This week in maths we played a game called Chicken Scramble. We pretended to be chickens collecting 'corn'. We were investigating the most efficient and accurate strategy for counting large numbers. We discovered that counting by 2s and 5s and then forming groups of 10 was a great strategy.
Good Fit Books
During English, we have been learning about choosing 'Good Fit Books'. We compared choosing the correct weight to make our muscles stronger, to choosing the correct book to make our brains smarter. Ask your child to help explain the activity.
During English, we have been learning about choosing 'Good Fit Books'. We compared choosing the correct weight to make our muscles stronger, to choosing the correct book to make our brains smarter. Ask your child to help explain the activity.
What good fit book are you currently reading?
How do you know that it is a good fit for you?
I am currently reading Matilda by Roald Dahl. I know that it is a good fit book because there are some words that I look up in the dictionary. Also I love the plot line of Matilda and the way it is written. J.T.
ReplyDeleteI love Matilda J.T. I saw the musical a couple of weeks ago for my birthday. It was amazing. I love Roald Dahl. Mrs Evans
DeleteRavenclaw and Hufflepuff are listening to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone. We think that it's a good fit book for us because we think the storyline is interesting for kids our age. We also like that J. K Rowling used some challenging words to help us expand our vocabulary.
ReplyDeleteAt the moment I'm reading Born To Run by Michael Morpurgo. I know this is a good fit book because I know what most of the words mean and its got some pictures to help understand the words. C.T.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree C.T. Born to Run is a great fit book for you. Definitey a blue weight book for you:) Michael Morpurgo is one of my favourite authors. Mrs Evans
DeleteAt the moment I am reading Best mate by Michael Morpurgo. This book is a good fit for me because I love chapter books and books about friend ship.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great choice of book for you. Michael Morpurgo writes great stories about friendship and usually involve animals. You will have to have a chat with C.T. as she is reading the same novel. Born to Run was also released as Best Mate. Mrs Evans
DeleteThank you Mrs Evans
DeleteWhen I was in 1/2 my teacher said if you get 5 words wrong the book is not a good fit. Harry Potter is not a good book for me. The fairy books are good for me. From Danni-Ella.
ReplyDeleteThe 5 finger strategy is a great guide to check if a book is a good fit. I agree that the fairy books are good fit books. I'm glad you are enjoying them. Audio books, like we are listening to in class, help us read books that we perhaps couldn't do indpendently. Thanks Danni-Ella. Mrs Evans
DeleteI am reading George's marvellous medicine I know this book is a good fit for me because the words in the book are just the right amount of challenge and also the right amount of easy too. E.L
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are right on track EL. Roald Dahl writes great books. I am interested to hear all about it. Mrs Evans
DeleteI am reading Goosebumps phantom of the auditorium . I know this book is a good fit for me because I used the five finger rule. Charlotte B
ReplyDeleteUsing the five finger rule is a great way to check if a book is a good fit Charlotte.
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I'm reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K Rowling I know its a good fit book for me because it challenges me and helps me learn J.C
ReplyDeleteThe Harry Potter books by J.K Rowling are a fantastic series. Make sure you don't tell anyone what happens in the next few books!
DeleteMrs. Van
I am reading Charlotte's Web. It is a good fit book because I love animals and the main character- Fern also loves animals. I can picture myself as the character in this book, caring for Wilbur.
ReplyDeleteMakenna
Charlotte's Web is a wonderful book for creating images and stepping into the story Makenna.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Van
I'm reading goosebumps it is so good and it is a good fit book.
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Elizabeth
ReplyDeletemy good fit book is EJ hot & cold, and it is a good for me