Hello Year One,
We have had a very busy week!
The children have started to learn about 'traditional tales' and are currently enjoying Jack and the Beanstalk. We began by reading the story and using role play to become more familiar with the characters and the sequence of the story. Yesterday they wrote the story in sequence. Next week the children will be showing understanding of the story through a comprehension activity. We will also be discussing and writing about the moral factors of the story and the children will be able to vote for who they feel did the 'right' thing, Jack or the giant!
For maths we have been looking at equal and unequal groups. You could continue this learning at home when cooking or shopping. The children are making the link between equal, unequal and odd, even numbers. Next week we will continue with this and move on to multiplication and division.
We have begun a history project on 'Famous Queens,' which the children are finding very interesting. We are focussing on Elizabeth 1, Queen Victoria and Elizabeth 11. Next week we will be exploring Tudor life as we learn more about Queen Elizabeth 1. This will be followed by mask making and working in groups of three to role play a Tudor feast!
Our Science topic is 'growth' and the children have planted beans this week. The children have written the steps they took to plant the beans and next week will focus on what plants need in order to grow. We will also be having a wild plant hunt!
We are talking about relationships for PSHE and our main focus is our friendships at school.
Next week we will be using watercolour paints to create pictures about the growth we see in the school grounds.
Spellings
The children will bring their spellings home today (Friday). They should practice them at least three times before next Friday. They will also be working on learning them at school.
Elephants Tigers Zebras
go there our
so where door
by love poor
my push find
here pull mind
full floor
house because
kind
behind
whole
Reading
The children are reading in groups on a daily basis at school. They also read to an adult at least once a week. They should be reading every day at home. Books can be changed daily and they can take up to two books home at the weekend.
PE
Thank you for ensuring the children have their PE kits in school every day.
I wish you all a restful and happy weekend.
Ms Davis
