RoboBoogie 2

Hello World

Today some of Yellow and Blue group got to boogie with the robots.

If you want to have a go, try here :  http://roboboogie.codeclub.org.uk/#dance/new


FA: I had lots of fun with it.

CB:  I made my pointy headed robot move it's hands super fast.

HA: I made my robot go really fast.

FA: I made my robot clap above his head.

CV: I made my robot into a tangle.

BH: I made my robot shake his bottom.

HS: I made my robot shake his head really fast

Today we have also been playing with our font and background colours.

Spelling Contract Examples

WOW

Look at how amazing we are in KS1!  Here are some examples of some amazing spelling contract homework from every class.

 Type Them - 10 points

Magazine Words - 20 points

ABC order 10 points

Adding Words - 20 points

Pyramid Writing 10 points

 Backwards Words 5 points

 Consonant Circle 20 points

 Surround Words - 10 points

Rainbow Words  5 points

Upper and Lower Case 5 points

Look, Cover, Write - 5 Points

RoboBoogie with Red and Green groups

Today half of the Anansi Class had a go at RoboBoogie.

Have a go here http://roboboogie.codeclub.org.uk/

Today we had a magnificent day (EM)

We learnt how to make a Robot Dance (LW)

We learnt about robots (RM)

Today I had a fantastic afternoon copying my Robot Dance (SJ)

We had a great time programming the dancing robot (EB)

I played making (AA) (we don't play in school we learn - Mr Murphy)

This is what we did today

Today we had a super phonics morning (AW by CB)

I had a fantastic day learning about carroll diagrams (SJ)

I read a book about a bear (RM)

Today I had fun watching CB and YF pretend to get married during making time (EM)

We had a super fantastic day (RP)

We made a pink veil with patterns on it for YF's pretend wedding dress (EB)

I had a lovely time learning (IB)

We made a giant Carroll Diagram to organise our class (BH)

We did loads of work (HA)

We had a great time making (SA)

We wrote this today from Anansi Class at Walkley Primary School (YF)

We wrote to the world. How exciting (CV)

Spelling Contracts

What is a spelling points contract?

Spelling contracts are a valuable tool to help motivate our children to learn their spelling words. A spelling contract gives children a sense of independence by allowing them to make decisions about how they would like to learn. Spelling contracts encourage children to commit to a certain amount of learning time, but they feature a variety of activities that children can choose to complete. A child who loves to write can make up a story with his or her spelling words, while an artistic child can choose to make a spelling word collage with pictures cut from his or her favourite magazines. If a child prefers the ‘read, write, cover, check’ approach to learning spellings then that is accepted too. The contract is also designed for pupils to take responsibility for their own academic success. This is a skill that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.

How does it work?

Spellings will be given out on Monday evening. Each child will be given a spelling contract containing a list of activities that relate to a points system. They must choose activities to complete each week to practice their given words and reach their points target. To begin with, we will give children a target of 20 points. Children can achieve their 20 points by selecting activities from the contract. (For example, they could complete four of the 5 point activities, two of the 10 point activities, or one worth 10 points and two worth 5 points.)  Children should bring evidence of their activities into school every Friday morning and should be encouraged to try a variety of activities during the term.

What should I do if I lose my spelling contract or my word list?

The spelling contract will always be available to download on the school blog and there will also be spare copies in the classroom.

How much time should I spend completing spelling tasks?

The contract is designed so that you can spread activities over the week. This will break up the activities into smaller chunks and    revisiting spellings regularly is the best way to learn them. The contract will not have an impact if you rush the work the night before homework is due.

Rewards
The value of each activity must add up to the number of points needed for the week in order to receive a token for doing spelling homework. 

·       10 bronze tokens will earn a bronze certificate,

·       10 silver tokens leading to a silver certificate

·       10 gold tokens leading to a gold certificate

If you have any further questions please call in at the end of the day.

Key Stage One

Sorting sorting sorting

With all the organising from this last week, we though it was time to do some sorting this week.  We have used a special diagram called a Venn Diagram to sort and organise things.  Have a go! (PC only)

Sorting Game 1

Sorting Game 2

Third CLASS WIDE REWARD chart done

Today we had a Teddy Bear party to celebrate the completion of our third CWR chart!

Mr Murphy and Mrs Goldsmith were so busy that Anansi Base had to organise the party themselves.  The children decided to make banners, hats, and games for the Teddys.  Photos of the party to follow!