Hello everyone,
In English, the children continued working from the book Leo and the Octopus. They used adjectives to describe Maya the octopus and came up with an amazing list of questions they would like to find out about octopuses. They then used the conjunctions and and but to write longer sentences and thought carefully about when each conjunction should be used.
In Maths, the children doubled numbers using objects to help them. They also practised subtracting by counting backwards and using a number line. Today was the NSPCC’s ‘Number Day’ and the children enjoyed a range of activities including measuring, problem solving and helping ‘Octoblock’ from Numberblocks create different positions using a grid.
In Computing, the children used the Chromebooks to develop their keyboard skills. They typed their name and a simple sentence. They learnt how to use capital letters, put spaces between words and delete any mistakes.
In Art, the children enjoyed recreating Jasper Johns’ Colour by Numbers painting. Their creations turned out amazing and will make a wonderful corridor display.
In Science, we have been tracking the weather all week. The children were interested to see how it changes from day to day, and we also compared the temperatures with the results we collected in the autumn term.
Next Week
Maths – The children will continue subtracting by finding the difference. They will look at related number facts and solve word problems.
English – The children will write in the past tense to create a log book of the tasks and activities Leo and Maya completed. The children will learn about exclamation marks and use them in speech bubbles. They will also plan and write the introduction to their non-fiction report about octopuses.
Art – The children will use paint to print with Lego.
RE – The children will continue learning about Baptism.
PSHE – Next week is Children’s Mental Health Week and the children will take part in a range of activities around this important topic.
Computing – The children will continue developing their keyboard skills and will also take part in activities for Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 10th February.
Spellings for next Friday’s test are:
Group 1: when, whisk wheel, whisper, face, lace, pace, space
Tricky words: no, go
Group 2: fear, hear, near, tear
Tricky words: so
Next Week
Monday 9th February – Sharing Assembly (for those who have received a letter)
Wednesday 11th February – Open Afternoon
Reminder
Reading books
A gentle reminder to please ensure that all reading books and reading logs are returned to school by Wednesday each week. Unfortunately, new books cannot be handed out if the previous week’s books have not been returned.
Thank you for your continued support and we hope you have a wonderful weekend.
The Year 1 Team
