Today the children enjoyed making play-dough. This was a fun way to help children remember discussions we have had, in class, around the letter 'd'. We also covered the initial blend 'dr'. For many child, this week was not so much based around the sound and word association, but, about quickly recognising 'b' and 'd'. This is a common error at this level, but an important one to overcome. If your child is one of the few, who are still struggling with this, please ask them to think of the word 'bed'. They will quickly tell you, how the word 'bed' helps them with this.
In maths we have also been doing lots of work around fractions, and of course doubles and halves. While making play dough one group made a single batch and another group made a double batch. The second group needed to not only discuss doubles, how to make doubles, but they had to use their doubles for a real purpose.
Great fun!
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