Maths

This half term, the children have been learning about place value and addition and subtraction (Year 1). They explored numbers to 10, practised counting forwards and backwards, and developed their understanding of tens and ones. The children used concrete resources to represent numbers, compare amounts using the symbols <, > and =, and order numbers correctly. In addition and subtraction, they used a variety of strategies to solve problems, including part-whole models, number lines, and practical activities.

English

In English, the children focused on developing their grammar skills, learning to identify and use nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their writing. They completed fun, hands-on activities to help them recognise how each word type adds detail and meaning to their sentences.
The children then explored their first narrative text – The Three Little Pigs. After reading and discussing the story, they planned and wrote their own innovated versions, changing characters or settings to make the stories their own. They focused carefully on using capital letters, finger spaces, and full stops to punctuate their sentences correctly, while also applying their new grammar knowledge to make their writing more interesting.

Science

In Science, the children learned all about the five senses – sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Through a series of engaging, hands-on experiments, they explored how each sense helps us to understand and explore the world around us.
They took part in activities such as feeling trays, where they used their sense of touch to identify hidden objects, smelling different foods, and tasting a variety of items to distinguish between the different tastes (bitter, sweet, sour, salty, and umami). The children also enjoyed a popcorn experiment, using all five senses to observe how popcorn changes as it cooks — noticing how it looks, smells, sounds, feels, and tastes.

Geography

This term in Geography, the children learned all about the weather. They explored the different types of weather we experience in the UK and how the weather can change throughout the seasons. The children observed shadows and clouds, discussing how sunlight and weather patterns affect what we see. To finish the topic, they created and performed their own weather reports, using key weather vocabulary and demonstrating what they had learned in a fun and engaging way.

Design and Technology (DT)

In DT, the children created their very own moving storybook based on Humpty Dumpty. They explored different mechanisms, including sliders and levers, and used these to make parts of their storybook move. The children designed, constructed, and decorated their books, showing great creativity and pride in their finished products.

R.E.

In R.E., the children learned all about the Creation Story. They explored how Christians believe God created the world and everything in it. Through discussion and creative activities, the children reflected on what makes the world special and thought about ways they can help take care of it. They particularly enjoyed sequencing the days of creation and sharing their ideas about their favourite parts of the world.

PSHE

In PSHE, the children discussed what it means to belong to their class community and explored how everyone plays an important role in making their classroom a safe and happy place. The children shared their hopes and goals for the year ahead and talked about how to show kindness, respect, and cooperation towards others. They also created their own class charter to agree on how they will look after themselves and each other throughout the year.

P.E.

In PE, the children focused on developing their fundamental movement skills. They practised running, jumping, hopping, balancing, and changing direction safely and effectively. Through a range of games and activities, the children improved their coordination, control, and spatial awareness, while also learning to work cooperatively, take turns, and play fairly with one another.