Here is our first termly overview of the year, it will give a snapshot of what we are planning for learners in Primary 1 between now and the winter holiday.
Termly Overview
Category: Primary 1 Blog
Ten Frames
Ten-Frames are two-by-five rectangular frames into which counters are placed to illustrate numbers less than or equal to ten. Below are two ways to use them; five-wise patterns, where you fill the top row before adding to the bottom; and pair-wise patterns, where you build up in groups of two.
Pupils will develop the ability to look at a ten frame instantly recognise how many counters there are without needing to count. This is called subitising.
Pupils will also be able to explain their answer.
“There are five because the top row is filled.”
“There are ten because both rows are filled.”
“There are nine because there is one gap. Ten minus one is nine.”
“There are four because two and two makes four.”
It is very important for pupils to be able to visually recognise numbers to 10 in many ways.
Please enjoy playing the many fun games below!
George’s Busy Day
Count to fill a ten frame
https://www.tinytap.com/activities/g3z0q/play/count-to-fill-a-tens-frame
Ten Frame by Toytheatre
Ten Frame Mania by Tang Math
A fun week in Primary 1!
We have been super busy over the last few days, as well as all doing our literacy and numeracy tasks we have been up to lots and lots more too…
Steph, our childsmile dental hygienist, came in to speak to us about brushing our teeth.
We played a new game on the smart board – Bud’s Number Garden – which helped us practice sequencing numbers, counting and recognising numerals.
We baked bread to enjoy at snack time!
We had great fun exploring our new blocks. We used the cylinders to make wheels for a car. The results were really impressive!
We cannot wait to share what we get up to next week!! 😊
Another Star of the Week!
Today we were very excited to share our new star of the week – Thalia!
Thalia received this award for showing respect to her friends and grown ups and being kind and helpful. Well done Thalia! 😃
Maths Week 2023
Learners of the Royal Mile Primary School –
In preparation for this year’s
15th September – 1st October 2023
We value your ideas and would appreciate your suggestions greatly!
Why not check out this website and get inspired:
https://www.mathsweek.scot/news/maths-week-scotland-2023-dates-and-theme
Here are some ideas from staff to celebrate
at the Royal Mile:
We will launch maths week with a fun buddies
assembly to revise all our hard work on
Primary 3, 4, 6 and 7 will visit the Museum on the Mound –
Located in the historic Bank of Scotland Head Office, this fascinating museum takes a fresh look at money – and much, much more. Art & design, technology, crime, trade and security – all feature in the story of money.
and focus on amazing workshops such as:
- What is Money? – Investigate a range of extraordinary artefacts once used as money in other cultures.
- Heads and Tails – Explore the design and security features of coins. Discover how they were made in medieval Scotland and strike your own.
- Design Your Own Banknote – Compare and contrast banknotes past and present. Add security features to your own note using stamps and invisible ink.
- Kists & Keys – Spark conversations about value, some of the benefits and risks of using cards and how to keep money safe using the Museum’s collections, including £1,000,000.
We are hoping to experiment with BBC coding challenges and
Lots of opportunities to play motivating maths games by just scanning QR codes dotted around the school and spend lots of time focusing on
such as maths walks.
We already look forward to a
competition!
for your ideas and suggestions too! 🙂
Is there something maths/numeracy related that you always wanted to find out more about?
What did you really enjoy during the previous maths weeks?
LET US KNOW! Please help us make it a fantastic maths week!
Royal Mile Primary School 