Mathematics.
tall - taller - tallest
long - longer - longest
short - shorter - shortest (being the opposite of both tall and long.)
We also discussed the importance of starting points when comparing length or height and looked at making sure that we start at a common point when comparing objects. Next week the students will start to measure using irregular units (blocks, handspans, pencils etc.) and regular units (centimetres.)
Writing.
Reading.
Social Studies.
Family Groups: immediate family (Mother, Father, Siblings), Extended Family members.
School Groups: Classes, Desk Groups, School Council.
Community Groups: Girl/Boy scouts, choirs, sports teams.
By having students think about groups they are part of, the theme of, 'being different but also the same' was introduced and it will be continued next term!