Monthly Archives: September 2010

Let’s Make a Kite! 29.9.10

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

In whole class reading today, we read a story about a hedgehog and a flying kite. We are bringing our jotters home to show you and explain what we have been learning in class today. Would you like to have … Continue reading →

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In the Library 27.9.10

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

Today we went to work in the library. We had three activities to do. We enjoyed choosing and reading fiction books from the school library. Mrs Jamieson gave us comfy cushions to sit on. We used the listening centre to … Continue reading →

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What we’ve been learning this week….24.09.10

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

Riley and Erin helped Mrs Jamieson choose photos for our webpage today. I was making “c.” I was starting at that side and going round- not joining them up. I was in the playground and I did it with chalk.

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Whole Class Reading 23.9.10

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

Today we did whole class reading for the first time – look out for jotters in bags tonight! We looked for keywords and gave people’s name green capital letters. We used highlighter pens (very exciting) to highlight sounds we know. … Continue reading →

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Stuck on Keywords?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

In the reading diaries, some parents have been asking what they can do if their child is getting stuck recognising one or two keywords. Here are some ideas! What to do! Don’t panic! The children are absorbing so much at … Continue reading →

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Our Travelling Dance

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

We have been working hard in gym making up a “Travelling Dance” which we will perform to our Buddies in Primary 6/7 very soon. Today we practiced walking, clapping and skipping in counts of 8. We are dancing to some … Continue reading →

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We can write!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

Today, I put up a display of the children’s writing on the pinboard just outside the gym hall. Next time you are in school, be sure to have a look. If you aren’t able to make it into school, here … Continue reading →

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What we’ve been learning this week…. 17.9.10

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

Molly and Lily helped Mrs Jamieson to chose photos and write on our website today. I am drinking my milk and I’m about to eat my dinner. Mummy came for lunch. She said to me, “I’m coming to lunch with … Continue reading →

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Today, some Mummies and Daddies joined us for lunch!

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

Today, some Mummies and Daddies joined us for lunch! We showed them where to line up and how to choose what to have to eat. Then we took them to a table and enjoyed lunch together. Thank you for all … Continue reading →

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What’s Behind the Door?

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Jen Jamieson

We have been working hard on our challenge to find out what ‘s behind every door in the school. Last week we took photographs of the doors, but when we printed them, we found it very difficult to remember which … Continue reading →

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