Maths in Spring 1
This half term we focused on measurement. We explored weight, length and positional language. We used scales to compare weight and see what is heavier and what is lighter. They also tried finding the equal weight.
For measurement, we started by discussing why people measure things by reading “How Big is a Foot”.
We then made prints of our feet and measured things with them. We realized that this was not the best way to measure, as we all have different sized feet!
So we used cubes to compare and measure, and finally learned about rulers and how to use them.
We played games that entailed them putting beanbags on, in, next to, in front of, behind, between… etc. It was loads of fun! (sadly, I don’t have pictures to share for this…