Some amazing outfits and lots of fun had during World Book Day this year! In Year 1 our focus author was Oliver Jeffers- the children read a number of his books, tried to build a tower to reach the moon after reading The Way Back Home and even wrote what they would take on a long journey after reading Lost and Found.

Today, classes across the school chose different languages to focus upon. Within Year 1 we looked at Chinese. We discussed the culture, important celebrates like New Year and even worked out it’s the Year of the snake. We had a go at writing our names in Chinese and even tasted some delicious noodles and prawn crackers. A fantastic day!!

Number bond work

A few pictures of our children working hard on their number bonds with a little more hands on approach to learning.

 

Our final Multi-Skills club for Year 1 and 2. This week we focused on games and had some fun competing for some small prizes. Another fantastic session. We hope all the children have enjoyed these sessions and a huge well done from all of us!

Children in Year 1 today discussed the importance of the internet and technology, why we use it and ways we can stay safe. This year we had a special focus on scams, with rise in the use of technology it is important to keep ourselves safe where we can. The children all recognise they should not talk to people online they do not trust/know and understood that trusted adults are always there if they need them.

Just a snapshot of some of the fun we had today when we were paid a visit from a number of exotic animals. A great opportunity to identify different animals relating to our Science unit- Animals including Humans. As well seeing an Owlet- which linked very well to our new class English text Owl Babies.

 

Reasoning and Problem Solving

A few snaps of our children hard at work during our Reasoning and Problem Solving Maths lessons. Children are given a problem and the chance to work in partner/small groups with a range of equipment to solve that problem. These lessons have been vital in developing fluency, reasoning and key skills like working systematically.

 

Multiskills club this week had a focus on ball control, manipulation and dribbling. The children even ended with some shooting practice putting their throwing skills to the test!

With technology growing and expanding around us. We have offered a Computing Club to Year 1 children which like in their curriculum lessons has focused on Digital Literacy, fine motor skills and understanding of how to use technology in a safe and meaningful way. Mrs Backhurst and Mrs Brown have ben blown away with how good the children have been, well done everyone!

Across Year 1 our Computing focus has been to develop Digital Literacy using a number of devices. The children have worked with tablets, IPADS, laptops and more recently worked on desktop computers using the mouse and keyboard to broaden their skills. Well done Year 1!