Blog by Mrs Lees
Writing words featuring the letter 'x'
Our Ducklings have been very busy thinking about our new phoneme this morning. After our live lesson, the children have been building words, writing words and sentences and reading words contained 'x'.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 11 January 2021
Category: Ducklings
Learning about the letter 'w'
Our Phase 3 Phonics has continued with the letter 'w'. It has been lovely to see you all practicing your cursive script and attempting to write new, trickier words. Keep up the super Phonics, Ducklings!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 8 January 2021
Category: Ducklings
Alien Story Writing
This week a few children have written their own, imaginative alien stories. We have been blown away by the incredible writing that has been produced and have loved reading your stories.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 8 January 2021
Category: Ducklings
Making Progress with Reading at Home
Take a look at J enjoying and being supported with his reading at home. In addition to our daily, live Phonics lesson it is vital that your child has opportunities to read and apply their knowledge of letters and sounds.
There are ideas for activities, websites and information about early…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 7 January 2021
Category: Ducklings
Super Sentences
The children have been so busy writing super sentences featuring 'v' words. We are so impressed with handwriting and punctuation so far this week. Just take a look at these super sentences!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 7 January 2021
Category: Ducklings
Making words with the letter 'v'
Today our Ducklings were challenged to think of words beginning with or featuring the 'v' phoneme and then write a sentence. The children have been very busy and the sentences we have received so far have been amazing. Keep up this super learning, Ducklings!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 7 January 2021
Category: Ducklings
Finding things beginning with the letter 'j'
As you can see, the children have had great fun this morning, finding things around the house beginning with the letter 'j'. I think we can all agree, this is learning at its best.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 6 January 2021
Category: Ducklings
Writing lists of words featuring the letter 'j'
Today the children were set the task of finding and writing a list of words beginning with or featuring the letter 'j'. We also considered our cursive handwriting when writing. Look at Jack's amazing list!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 6 January 2021
Category: Ducklings
Writing our new phonemes
It is important that the children practise writing the new phonemes introduced each day. Look at this amazing, cursive handwriting practise! Absolutely amazing.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 6 January 2021
Category: Ducklings
Oh we wish it could be Christmas everyday
We started our last week with Christmas party day in Ducklings. The children have enjoyed games, dancing, competitions and biscuits in the hall, followed by Christmas activities, hot chocolate and chocolate lollies for an extra special treat.
When the children were asked what their favourite…
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 14 December 2020
Category: Ducklings
Writing our tricky words
We have been reading and writing our tricky words in phonics this week and as always, finding opportunities to write them anywhere!
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 11 December 2020
Category: Ducklings
Addition everywhere
We have continued with our topic of addition this week with a wealth of independent opportunities for the children to show what they can do on their own. Whether indoors or outdoors, the children can demonstrated their super addition skills.
Posted by /blog/author/slees/page:17 on 3 December 2020
Category: Ducklings