This week the children in Year 1 have been busy with lots of exciting learning! In English, they drew their own underwater scenes, carefully labelling the different sea creatures and planning their own innovated version of Under the Sea. On Thursday, they worked hard to write up their pieces independently – we were so proud of their effort and creativity.
In Maths, the children have been comparing numbers within 10 using the signs <, > and =. They also practised ordering numbers from biggest to smallest and smallest to biggest, showing growing confidence in their number work.
During Computing, Year 1 explored the Sketchpad software further, recreating layered shapes inspired by Kandinsky’s famous circles painting. In Art, they learned how to mix white with purple to create different tints.
PE was also full of energy, as the children practised new gymnastic positions including the star, straddle, pike, tuck, dish and arch. See how many your child can remember at home!
In English, the children worked together to innovate our model text Under the Sea. They added carefully chosen adjectives to describe the different things you might find beneath the waves, from rainbow fish to king crabs.
In Maths, the children have been practising counting forwards and backwards to 10 and finding one more and one less. They enjoyed using practical activities and number games to build their confidence with numbers.
Our afternoons have been busy with creativity and new skills. In Art, the children explored colour mixing by combining red and yellow to make warm shades of orange, before painting their own sunflower pictures. In Computing, they learned how to use the touchpad on the laptops to drag and drop items in Sketchpad — a program we’ll be using regularly over the coming weeks.
It has been a lovely week of learning, and the children have shown great focus and enthusiasm across all subjects.
The children have truly wowed us this week! They took part in their very first full English lesson and completed a Cold Write — a chance for them to show what they can already do. Using a farm picture for inspiration, the children wrote sentences about what they could see. Some extended their ideas using and, while others impressed us with descriptive adjectives to bring their sentences to life.
In Maths, the focus has been on sorting objects, building numbers, and representing them in different ways. The children have been developing their understanding through lots of hands-on activities and are making fantastic progress already.
Our afternoons have been filled with creativity and discovery. In Science, we explored the five senses, while in Geography we looked at the world from an aerial view. In Art, the children created striking pieces inspired by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. And in PE, we had great fun moving in different ways — slithering like snakes, lumbering like elephants, and hopping like bunnies!
We are so proud of the enthusiasm and energy the children have shown in every lesson. It’s been a busy, brilliant week of learning and fun.
Welcome to Year 1!
What an exciting start we’ve had in Poppy and Daisy Class! This week, the children have been busy getting to know their new classmates and the adults who will be supporting them. Together, we’ve talked about our class rules, helping everyone to feel safe, respected, and ready to learn.
In Maths, the children have been exploring numbers to 10 through counting and practical activities. In handwriting, they’ve started practising their lead-ins, and of course, there’s been plenty of time for play too.
We are so proud of how well the children have adapted to their new routines. They are already showing great enthusiasm and confidence, and we’re looking forward to seeing them rise to the exciting challenges ahead!
