Hello everyone,

Year 1 have been very busy in their learning this week, especially in Maths. The children have been exploring measurement by using cubes and balancing scales to compare a variety of classroom objects. They have been using the vocabulary heavier and lighter to describe what they observe. They also explored capacity and volume, learning to use terms such as full, empty, nearly full and nearly empty. There has been lots of practical, hands-on learning, which the children have really enjoyed.

In English, the children have been planning their own version of the story Stanley’s Stick. Their stories are based on a sock, and they have come up with many imaginative and interesting ideas for how their sock could be used. We are very excited to see their final stories!

Well done, Year 1!

Next Week

Maths – The children will be finishing their topic on Mass and Volume.

English – The children will be writing their sock stories.

D&T – The children will be making a moving Easter card.

Geography – The children will investigate daily weather patterns.

PSHE – The children will think about medicine safety.

RE – The children will learn about the Easter story.

Spellings for next Friday’s test:

Group 1: wrap, wrong, wrist, wriggle, early, heard, learn, search

Tricky words: pull, full

Group 2: bird, dirt, girl, shirt

Tricky word: be

Reminders

Monday 23rd March – Sharing Assembly (for those children who received a letter)

Wednesday 25th March – Open afternoon

Friday 27th March – End of term (1:15 finish)

Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend.

The Year 1 Team

 Hello everyone,

It’s been a very exciting week in Year 1! The children had a wonderful time at Hertfordshire Zoo on Tuesday. They took part in an exciting workshop called ‘Fur, Feathers and Scales’, where they learned about different animal groups and their features.

The children also enjoyed a mini meet with a zoo keeper, who shared lots of interesting facts about lions. One of the highlights of the day was the bird show, where we saw birds flying and showing off their amazing skills.

We also had time to explore the zoo and walk along the dinosaur trail in the beautiful sunshine. The children had a fantastic day and were so well behaved – well done, Year 1!

We finished the week with a wonderful Science workshop for Science Week. The children loved watching the demonstrations and carrying out their own experiments. We hope you enjoy looking through the photos below.

Next Week

Maths – The children will begin a new topic on mass and volume.

English – The children will begin planning and writing a similar version of the story Stanley’s Stick.

D&T – The children will create a wheel mechanism.

Geography – The children will investigate daily weather patterns.

PSHE – The children will think about how they can keep themselves clean and healthy.

Computing – The children will explore digital painting, using tools to create lines and shapes.

Spellings for next Friday’s test

Group 1: ball, call, wall, small, bear, pear, tear, wear

Tricky words: so, love

Group 2: boy, joy, toy, enjoy

Tricky words: to

Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend.

The Year 1 Team