Numeracy in P3 aims to equip the boys with an improved mental knowledge of number and number facts, as well as beginning to use different written methods to support their thinking. In Numeracy the boys develop their numerical skills and learn new concepts such as times tables, place value and formal addition and subtraction problems. The main focus of learning continues to be in Literacy, Numeracy and the World Around Us and this is supported through ICT, Music, PE and games and Art. P3 have a very busy schedule both inside and outside the classroom. The boys start the new school year by consolidating the key concepts taught in P2. P3 is taught by Mr Robinson and the school day runs from 8.55 am until 3.10 pm.
We all feel very privileged to be part of such a great team and after all, learning really is child’s play! P1 in Inchmarlo is a really fun place and the boys and staff really enjoy coming to school. Boys also extend their knowledge of shapes, time, measurement and data handling through a variety of really exciting games and activities. Numicon materials are a really excellent resource for this sort of work and alongside our literacy programme, numeracy is an ongoing aspect of all our playtimes. They also investigate the numbers up to 20, learn to write the numerals correctly and how they are each made up of components recording these using plus, equals and take away symbols. Alongside lots of story sessions, visits to the library and our online literacy programmes, they are introduced to our Reading Family Mum, Dad, Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog and they really enjoy reading about their many silly adventures.
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They start building words using these sounds from very early on and learn how to write each of them correctly. Phonic sounds and blends are introduced daily using our wonderful, interactive Jolly Phonics software.
Of course, during all these fabulous activities, Inchmarlo boys learn the basics of reading. This helps their mouse skills and develops their understanding of technology for years to come. Boys regularly use computers to research these topics and to draw creatures which they have been learning about.
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We have also really enjoyed watching live baby caterpillars change into the chrysalis stage and finally emerge as amazing butterflies which we set free in the garden. We have set up a wormery for several years and they have watched the live worms recycling some natural materials, turning them into soil. They learn about many types of fish, polar animals and garden creatures. Other topics which we enjoy during the school year include The Gruffalo and Friends, Polar Lands, Off to the Farm, Under the Sea and Round and Round the Garden where different parts of our world are investigated. Boys also practise for our presentation of Festive Songs when Pre Foundation to P3 perform on stage for the rest of the school, staff and parents. Toys are built using construction materials, wrapped and sent off in sacks for delivery to the large fireplace.
Our role play corner often changes to Santa’s workshop and we set up a mini business where the boys dress up as Santa’s elves, answer the phone to take orders (which they are now able to write down) and pass on to their design team. We are very lucky to have the beautiful Inchmarlo school grounds to learn about local nature.Ĭhristmas is always fun too. We build shelters outside, count out ingredients to make mud kitchen recipes, find out about our local environment, enjoy making natural collages and so much more. One of the highlights of the school week is Forest School. The boys learn about school rules, routines and expectations and quickly become integrated into our wider school family relating to staff and pupils and enjoying work and play times, both inside and out. We play board games such as Happy Families and Twister and create lots of Art connected to our family, friends and interests. This usually includes a lot of exercise using our 5 a day programme which has themed dances, getting the boys off to a really happy start to their day. Our year is characterised by some fabulous topics which create a framework for our learning and incorporate all areas of the Northern Irish Curriculum.Īt the start of the school year we focus on ourselves, our families, our bodies and healthy eating. That is what P1 in Inchmarlo is all about. But at the same time, boys are continually learning the foundations of Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and many other areas of development which are built upon throughout life. Lots of laughter and singing, stories and painting, quizzes and games are daily occurrences during the first year of school.
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