In the coming weeks, we will be looking at imaginative writing and how to develop characters in writing.<\/span><\/p>\n Numeracy:<\/b><\/p>\n We have been exploring fractions in numeracy. \u00a0So far this includes creating equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions and finding fractions of a quantity. \u00a0We created a fraction wall at the start of the term. Then we practised making different fractions with pieces of paper. \u00a0Next we will be learning more about percentages. <\/span><\/p>\n Health and Wellbeing:<\/b><\/p>\n We have focused on \u201cActive\u201d on the SHANARRI wellbeing wheel this month. We have been discussing different types of \u201cGreen Exercise\u201d and have been researching the physical, mental and social benefits of Green Exercise. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Following on from last term, we have also been exploring Growth Mindset. \u00a0So far, we have done a quiz to see if we have a Growth Mindset or Fixed Mindset. \u00a0We have also been discussing \u2018The Learning Pit\u2019 which is about facing challenges by jumping into the pit and having a go! \u00a0The learning pit is about learning what to do when you don\u2019t know what to do.<\/span><\/p>\n Topic:<\/b><\/p>\n At the start of term we focused on Robert Burns and worked collaboratively to produce an abstract image of Robert Burns.\u00a0 Using soft pastels, we had to reproduce part of a picture by paying careful attention to detail.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/st-peters.aberdeen.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/File_001-1-300x224.jpeg\")
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