Hello Year One,
It was great to see the children after the half-term break.
This week we have been reading a new book called 'Here Comes Mr Postmouse' by Marianne Dubec. As the focus of this book is about post, we watched a short film of the journey of a letter. The children were able to sequence this journey. The children have been writing about the characters in the story.
For our maths lessons we have been learning how to think 5, 10 and 15. This aids addition. The children used tens frames to demonstrate how this works.
The children learned how to draw a self-portrait. They learned how to mark the features of the face before drawing them.
We went to Christ Church on Thursday to learn more about Baptism. The children had a great time. They listened to a talk about why people get Baptised and what each stage of a Baptism represents. They took part in several different activities related to Baptism.
Next Week
Maths
We will begin a new maths number topic. The children will be finding different ways to make the same total. They will be doing this using a variety of maths equipment. They will be working on their number bonds to twenty.
English
Next week we will be writing descriptions of the different homes in ' Here Comes Mr Postmouse.'
We will be learning how to draft a letter and write a final copy. The final activity will be to create an invitation to a party at one of the animal's homes.
Science
The focus will be on the weather. The children will be learning more about the changes in weather and how this links to the seasons. They will learn the symbols used to record and read the weather. Finally they will record the weather daily using a chart and symbols.
Geography
The children will be learning about the features of farms. They will be describing what the buildings and fields are used for and will be looking at a map of a farm.
PHSE
We will continue to look at keeping healthy and the children will draw pictures, use labels and speech bubbles to show different ways of keeping healthy.
RE
Following our trip to Christ Church this week, the children will be writing about the meaning behind Baptism. They will reflect upon the rituals that are carried out during a Baptism and what they represent.
Spellings
Group 1
and
me
get
him
her
you
Group 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Group 3
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
house
letter
post
mail
World Book Day
On Thursday 2nd March it is 'World Book Day.' This year the children can wear pyjamas to school and bring their favourite book. If you have already purchased a costume for your child he/she can wear it.
PE Kits
Please ensure your child has his/her PE kit in school at all times. They need a set of warm clothes and trainers for outside PE and a t-shirt, shorts and plimsoles for indoor PE.
I hope you all have a restful and happy weekend.
Ms Davis
