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February 22nd, 2017

22/2/2017

We had a nice short week this week and after all the hard work since Christmas we took it nice and easy and had some fun!

This was lovely to see... one of the children assembled this cool big jigsaw and all the other children just gathered around to look and discuss and all of a sudden they just started to sing the alphabet completely impromptu! These children are starting to teach themselves. I don't think they need me anymore!

Untitled from Ms Murray on Vimeo.

Whenever possible we try to get outdoors for some fresh air, exercise and adventures. We cannot wait for the brighter, warmer days to arrive!

Outdoor Fun! from Ms Murray on Vimeo.

My Movie 3 from Ms Murray on Vimeo.

Over the past month the children have received Magic of Music lessons given from the wonderful Rachel. She is fantastic with them and the lessons are super active but also include lovely musical theory taught in a fun way... each year they continue to develop their musical understanding further.

Magic of Music from Ms Murray on Vimeo.

That's it for this week, short and sweet... have a great break!

Kind Regards,
Ms Murray

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Friday 17th Feb

17/2/2017

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We had such a busy week this week I hope I can fit it all not one blog! I hope you liked your mid week Valentines treat we recorded for you, the children were very excited to be able to do something special for you. This week we finished up our Transport theme, it was a great success. I hope you liked their 'Little Book of Transport' they brought home today. I have lots of photos and videos this week so I'll just get posting... hope you enjoy them all!

All things Transport

Aistear Review

The focus was on reviewing our work in Aistear this week. The children are trying their best to use full structured sentences to communicate and question each other independently.

My Movie 3 from Ms Murray on Vimeo.

Aistear review from Zara Murray on Vimeo.

Never underestimate the value of a cardboard box.

Cardboard boxes were a massive hit this week, this one particulary! It gave them hours of endless fun.

Aistear - Problem Solving! from Zara Murray on Vimeo.

My Little Book of Transport

The Waiting Game

Waiting patiently for teacher... an opportunity to catch up on some topical reading.

SESE

Learning about natural and man made materials.

Searching

Recording

Copy work

Gaeilge - Féach ar Oisín

Féach ar Oisín from Zara Murray on Vimeo.

Taking a break

DEAR

The children are really utilising the topical book selection and studying them to enhance their own planning and learning. It's great to see them enjoying their DEAR time so much. Such valuable time spent.

Book Discussion from Zara Murray on Vimeo.

Maths

Fantastic Homework...
Well done everyone!

Twinkle Twinkle Chocolate Bar from Zara Murray on Vimeo.

That's it for this week folks... I think you'll agree it was an action packed week full of all things fun! Have a great weekend. Just a reminder, school will be closed next Thursday and Friday for mid-term break. The focus for homework next week will be word box copies only, no homework sheets.

Kind Regards,
Ms Murray

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February 14th, 2017

14/2/2017

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Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day! from Zara Murray on Vimeo.

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Friday 10-2-2017

10/2/2017

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As we continue to work on our writing, letter sounds and blending, please help your child by practicing with them at home. I have sent home their Word Box copies this week with a letter sound assessment on the inside page (I still have a few more assessments to do so there is a few who won't get them until next week). All children can start their blending and if they are unsure of any sounds support them by focusing on the specific letter/s when reading books, online games or the JP app. They are also working hard on their handwriting, I am delighted to hear that they are choosing to write for fun at home too. It is great to give your child their own little notebooks so that they can write in them for fun. Please make sure they are using the correct letter formation on their homework sheets, as shown on the page at the back of their Sounds Book. You will also find a list of tricky words at the back of their Sounds Book.

This is a fun song we are focusing on in class.

In maths we are working on visualising our sets of 5 in different ways (i.e. straight lines, circles, towers etc) Also we are learning our 3D shapes. Below is a song they love about 3 D shapes. You will also notice that 3D shapes feature a lot in our play this week (great for building!)

A fun little song we are doing in maths this week to help the children with time... very on topic i think!

The tasting part of the Food Dudes came to an end this week. The children really enjoyed it. I sent home a chart for the children to record their fruit and vegetable eating at home. When it's fill in they can bring it back into school and they get a certificate.

Aistear fun this week... the topic of transport now incorporates our 3D shapes and lots of building and design. The children decided they wanted to scrap the train and use the boxes for designing their own modes of transport. NEVER underestimated the value children get from cardboard boxes!

Enjoy the fun video below... I think you'll agree that the children are making great progress in their physical education!

Little Gymnasts - Part 2 from Zara Murray on Vimeo.

Have a great weekend. And just to remind you that you are welcome to pop in at the start of a new aistear topic to see the new aistear areas with your child. I know they get very excited to share them with you!

Regards,
Ms Murray

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FRIDAY 3/2/17

3/2/2017

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Soaring to Great Heights!

This week we had great fun coming up with great ideas for our new transport topic. I manages to pick up some really cool boxes from Ikea and it wasn't long before the children had great plans on how we would use them for all sorts of great things. We had a double decker bus, a ticket office, and a hot air balloon. We made a waiting station and a train. And we have great fun pretending to be the ticker collector who punches the holes in our tickets. Thank you to everyone who sent in toys and all sorts to add to our play.
Enjoy the photos below which document the different stages of our creative process toward our Travel World!!

Great team work going on here!!

This video is a bit of fun to watch. This is the first few minutes of exploring the boxes and new toys for transport topic. they're having so much fun!

Discovering out new topic... from Zara Murray on Vimeo.

DEAR Time

We are always making new and cosy snugs to enjoy our DEAR time. The children really enjoy the freedom to choose where they read and with whom to read with!

The Train Ride

We are focusing on this book at the moment. It is a lovely story that explores the idyllic surroundings of the country side in Spring through the eyes of a little girl taking a train ride. Enjoy reading it together with your child. See if they can spot how many times they see tricky word 'I'.

Well done for all the effort that went into this week's homework! Here are just a few samples of great work!

I hope your little ones enjoy sharing all their exciting news about their week at school. Have a lovely weekend,

Regards,
Ms. Murray

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Ms Murray's Class Blog

February 22nd, 2017

Friday 17th Feb

All things Transport

Aistear Review

Never underestimate the value of a cardboard box.

Cardboard boxes were a massive hit this week, this one particulary! It gave them hours of endless fun.

My Little Book of Transport

The Waiting Game

SESE

Learning about natural and man made materials.

Gaeilge - Féach ar Oisín

Taking a break

DEAR

Maths

Fantastic Homework...
Well done everyone!

February 14th, 2017

Friday 10-2-2017

FRIDAY 3/2/17

Soaring to Great Heights!

DEAR Time

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Ms Murray's Class Blog

February 22nd, 2017

Friday 17th Feb

All things Transport

Aistear Review

Never underestimate the value of a cardboard box.

Cardboard boxes were a massive hit this week, this one particulary! It gave them hours of endless fun.

My Little Book of Transport

The Waiting Game

SESE

Learning about natural and man made materials.

Gaeilge - Féach ar Oisín

Taking a break

DEAR

Maths

Fantastic Homework... Well done everyone!

February 14th, 2017

Friday 10-2-2017

FRIDAY 3/2/17

Soaring to Great Heights!

DEAR Time

Categories

Archives

Fantastic Homework...
Well done everyone!