lashes2508 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 ok wise ones,I am completely flummoxed , having found a fab leaflet which i can adapt for my preschool parents , it is includes formation for number writing , having checked it , the formation patern for the number 5 is start with straight line down follow round an then lift pencil from paper to put on its hat - line across the top. I don't remember being taught this way nor my cvhildren and i have not done this with children i have helped, I am now worrying i have been doing wrong all this time . OH says it's to stop bad habits but he does not do it that way,I am going to ask the Reception teacher but wanted to get your thoughts and comments :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelleyT Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I am a Reception teacher and that is EXACTLY what I teach for formation of number 5. Down first, then around and then put the hat on the top. Otherwise the children simply write an s, and the corner at the top doesn't look right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Yep Ive always put his hat on!! But I am verry old dont know if its the correct way! Oh PS. went to school in Essex! Edited May 6, 2012 by Rafa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Lashes, I don't think you will have damaged any children for life, so don't have any sleepless nights. I was taught when doing my teacher training to always get the children to form 5 in two strokes as you describe. It is so it looks different to an 's' as it is easy to make it too round on the top 'corner' if done the other way. I am sure, however, that we have all cheated when we have been trying to write quickly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieC Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm a Reception teacher and we have been practicing 5 this week, I was getting them to put the hat on afterwards as you described (I remember being taught this in Reception myself!), but saw that my TA was doing it in one motion as that was the way she had been taught, so we had to stop and decide which way we were going to do it! So I think the most important thing is consistency in your setting. Rosie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Thankyou wise ones - i shall make sure that i teach the correct way and it also means that i have to tell the OH he is right i will upload the leaflet - maybe you could let me know your thoughts please - not sure how to upload so when i figured it out ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I dont think it matters too much, I have taught it both ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 interesting...not so good for a left hander though??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 ah maybe that's why finsleys maid , I am a LEFT hander but so is my OH but neither of my children but having practiced it , dont think it makes that much difference although i turn paper to write not my hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 think this how you can view file - http://eyfs.info/files/file/570-%7B%3F%7D/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 That's the way I always do it and always teach. I find that some people do a kind of zigzag to make the hat, and that results in something that could be confused for a three. Particularly annoying if you're trying to read a phone number in an emergency! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 think this how you can view file - Thanks for sharing! :1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks for sharing lashes2508. if its ok i will adapt slightly and give to the parents. i will also add the number songs that we sing with the children about how to write the numbers. Sue J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fimbo Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 oh wow, thats a great leaflet , what a good idea !! - this would be a great source of info for one of my staff members too. thanks very much -that very inspiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fimbo Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks for sharing lashes2508. if its ok i will adapt slightly and give to the parents. i will also add the number songs that we sing with the children about how to write the numbers. Sue J ooo....you have a song about writing numbers ???.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Can anyone tell me how to attach a PDF onto here so that i can share the singing song with you? It will save me having to type it all out !! Sue J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 oh sorry, i have found how to attach file but now need to find it on my laptop Sue J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Here it is Sue J SINGING NUMBERS.pdf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) Thanks Sue - do you sing it a particular tune? I found these number rhymes last year - I had them just as cards the powerpoint is new! It really helped some of children remember them though and if someone was stuck I just had to start saying the rhyme and they finished and remembered the formation. http://www.communica...uk/HomePage.htm It won't link directly to the right page but all you need to do is select numeracy from the left and the number formation powerpoint is at the top. Edited May 7, 2012 by HelenD26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 It's not quite the tune of "Skip to my Lou" chorus but similar. Try it. I have been trying to make up my mind which tune is nearest. Sue J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I've been practising and know what you mean - definitely "not quite 'Skip to my Lou'"! H PS I do remember when I was little that was a really funny title for a song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Here it is Sue J Thank you very much! :1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks SueJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 ooo....you have a song about writing numbers ???.... ooh that sounds good Sue would you be good enough to share please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verona Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 There's an attachment i posted, lashes2508 on 7 May. I hope you can open it, let me know if you can't Sue J 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 There's an attachment i posted, lashes2508 on 7 May. I hope you can open it, let me know if you can't Sue J Thanks Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 That's the way I teach the numeral too - "Down, a BIG fat tummy and a hat on the top!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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