Sharing the experiences of lifelong learners…
We have been exploring Numicon shapes in K2. The students used the shapes to complete a task. They first took 3 shapes out of the feely bag. 
They sorted them out by size, the biggest one first, the next size beside it and the smallest one last. 
They calculated what number they had in total and recorded their learning in their Maths Journals. 
First the students rolled two dice and built a tower to match the total. They kept rolling and building until they had made 5 towers. Then they put the towers in order from the largest to the smallest. Finally they labeled their towers using number sentences.
The students used the 100 chart and counters to look for numbers. Then they used Base 10 blocks to create their numbers. This activity encouraged the students to count in 10’s and ones as they begin to understand that the base 10 value system can be used to represent numbers and number relationships.
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We read the story ‘The Ugly Duckling‘ retold and illustrated by Rachel Isadora. This story is set in the wilds of Africa, where an ugly duckling searches for a place where he can fit in. Isadora’s vibrant collages capture the beauty in everything from glistening feathers to shimmering sunsets. 
The students discussed how the duckling felt at different stages of his life and what it means to be different, sad, lonely, cold and without a friend. They chose their favourite part of the story and drew their own picture. Here are a few.
We gathered to discuss how we can make the classroom a safe and fun place to be. The students shared their thinking. They expressed their message using freeze frames. They wrote the sentences on large card and created ‘The Classroom Essential Agreements‘.
We listened to the story of ‘Cat and Dog‘ by Claire Masurel. In this story a cat and a dog live in the same house, but they are not friends. They fight all the time, about everything. Then disaster strikes. Dog’s beloved ball bounces up into a tree and is stuck. Cat’s precious stuffed mouse falls into the pond. Dog can’t climb. Cat can’t swim. The students enjoyed suggesting solutions to issues and discussing what it means to be ‘caring’.
