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Nov 18
What to do when you have a worry
In English this week we have been reading ‘Ruby’s Worry’ written by Tom Percival. Like Ruby, we shared all the things we love to do. Working in partners, we focused on our communication skills to interview our friends. Then we wrote what they loved to do! Look at some examples below. As we read on, …
Nov 17
Gymnastics Joy!
In PE this term we have been developing lots of key skills, such as balancing and jumping in gymnastics. Year 1 have enjoyed safely using the equipment in the hall. This week Mr Davies created an obstacle course for us to complete! Along the obstacle course we had to climb, jump and balance. We look …
Nov 11
Remembrance Day
To commemorate Remembrance Day we have been remembering all of those who have been affected by conflict. Today we held a two minute silence at 11am in every classroom and we discussed how brave and how thankful we are to live in a country of peace. Year One were very respectful. In our Art we …
Nov 09
I can be anything… Don’t tell me I can’t!
In English we have been reading for a purpose to discuss what we could be when we grow up. The book we have chosen to focus on is ‘I can be anything, don’t tell me I can’t’ written by Diane Dillon. In this book the main character Zoe imagines the jobs she could do but …
Nov 05
Maths this week
In maths this week we are learning to find the difference. We began by going outside to use natural resources and compare different amounts of autumn materials. We then progressed or learning by using cubes of different quantities. Finally, we looked at a new type of learning called data analysis, where we were comparing how …
Nov 02
Diwali Celebrations!
We have been very busy since returning to school, preparing for Diwali celebrations. On Monday we had a special assembly where we learnt all about why Diwali is celebrated and the story of Rama and Sita. We got to work and made our very own divas out of clay. Shaping clay was a new skill …
Oct 22
Timeline Travellers
As our understanding a curiosity grows in history, we created a timeline documenting some key events that have happened in the past. We worked in small groups to create a chronological timeline and discussed the changes of old and new, identifying some similarities and lots of differences. Most of us could not believe that TV’s …
Oct 20
Senses Poetry
In English we have been exploring poetry, in particular senses poetry following on from our learning in Science. We started by reading and performing the poem ‘In This Room’ by Pie Corbett. We discussed how the poet Pie Corbett used adjectives (describing words) to add detail to his poetry. Next we started planning our own …
Oct 15
Time Travelling with Toys
We have been looking at the Victorian period in History, in particular Victorian toys! We began by comparing toys from the Victorian time period to the toys we play with today. We noticed lots of differences. For example, new toys are bright and colourful compared to toys from the Victorian times which were typically duller …
Oct 13
Part Part Whole Maths
This week in Year One we have been regrouping using Part Part Whole models. We then extended this by writing the addition number sentences for the parts and the whole. We took our learning outside and used natural resources to help create our part part whole models. How you can help at home: Go on …