Month: December 2017

This week we have been learning how to write a persuasive poster.  We imagined that we were creating a St Matthews Circus and generated ideas for a circus act. We then created a poster persuading people to come and watch.

In maths this week we have completed our termly maths quiz to show what we have learnt so far.

Last week we designed a moving picture and today we used a range of materials to create our design.

This week the children performed their Christmas performance ‘Baubles’. The children worked incredibly hard to learn their lines and remember when to walk on and off the stage, well done.

Today we had our Christmas Party. Thank you so much for all your kind donations to ensure the children had a great party to get them into the festive spirit.

Next week it is the turn of the Roaring Rocket table for Show and Tell (Scarlett, Miti, Lucas, Nelson and Shinjiro)

Have a lovely weekend,

The Year 1 Team

This week we received a letter from a character in our core text ‘The Way Back Home’. He asked us lots of questions about what life is like on Earth. We wrote an informal letter replying to his questions and telling him all about ourselves and the world we live in:

“I like to play tennis.” (Leon)

“My favourite football team is Liverpool.” (Harry)

“Earth is the third planet from the sun.” (Kallum)

“My favourite colour is rainbow.” (Erin)

“Earth has one moon.” (Lily)

“Did you know that Earth is the third planet from the sun?” (Matilda)

“Did you know that Earth is called the Goldilocks planet?” (Harrison)

“I have a favourite teddy called Libby.” (Ella)

“I have a twin sister called Ella. I am seventy minutes older. “ (Finn)

“My favourite animal is a flamingo.” (Megan)

“I like football and tennis.” (Nelson)

“Earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system.” (Miti)

“I have a cat called Bowie.” (Chris)

“I have three brothers and a dog.” (Lucas)

“I have two guinea-pigs. One is a bit cheeky.” (Cruz)

“My favourite lunch is Christmas lunch.” (Edward)

“I love my toy car.” (Scarlett)

“Earth has seven continents.” (Shinjiro)

“Earth is sometimes called the Goldilocks planet because it’s not too hot, not too dry, not too cold and not too wet.” (Aaron)

“My favourite colours are green and blue.” (Bella)

“I have a baby brother and sister but I am the oldest.” (Benedict)

“I have one cheeky brother.” (Sofia)

“I live on Earth. Earth has people and it has animals. “ (Isabella)

In phonics we have been reviewing the sounds: a-e, ay and ai.

In maths we have been estimating, measuring and comparing the lengths of different objects. We used cubes to measure a: lollipop stick, pencil, pipe cleaner, domino and straw. We then used a ruler to also measure the items in cm. We wrote mathematical statements using the symbols < > = to compare the length of each object.

Next week it is the turn of the But Martin! table for Show and Tell (Harry, Ella, Benedict, Erin and Matilda).

We hope you have a lovely weekend,

The Year 1 Team