Month: June 2019

In English we have been learning how to write a set of instructions. On Monday we each followed a set of instructions to make a ‘rainbow fish’. We then used this experience to help us decide ‘what makes a good set of instructions’.

Next week we are going to write a set of instructions for Mr Grinling to teach him how to make a tzatziki dip for his lunch.

In maths we have continued learning about position and direction. We have used the language of ‘left, right, quarter turn and half turn’ when describing the direction of an object. We then created a class map and used co-ordinates to locate the position of an object. We have also been reviewing our learning by completing our termly maths assessments. These are a way to review our learning and help us get ready for Year Two.

Congratulations to Caitie and Nicole S who have been chosen to represent our class in the School Council poetry competition on Tuesday. They will be performing the poem ‘PLEAS-E’ by June Crebin which is all about a pesky bumble bee. Our School Councillors Eliza and Lenny will help host the competition.

This week we have enjoyed learning about Albie’s pokemon cards, coin and Chewbacca, Grace’s soft toy, Coco’s soft toy, Ranga’s Lego book and Nicky’s tooth. Next week it is the turn of the shark table for Show and Tell (Ben, Caroline, Eliza, Theo, Lenny and Marcus).

We hope you have a restful (and sunny) weekend,

The Year One Team

 

In D.T we have been learning about dips and dippers from different countries. We tasted and then described the texture of: tzatziki, hummus and guacamole. Not everyone was a fan of how they tasted!

Next week we are going to write a set of instructions for Mr Grinling to teach him how to make one of the dips, so that he can include it in his lunchbox.

In maths we have been learning about position and direction. We have used the language of ‘left, right, quarter turn and half turn’ when describing the direction of an object. Next week we will be creating a class map and using co-ordinates to locate the position of an object.

In science we have been learning about our five senses. We took part in a ‘senses carousel’ to understand how our senses help us survive and learnt which sense is associated with which body part.

The School Councillors are organising an ‘off by heart’ recital which will take place on Tuesday 2nd July. Tomorrow the children will be given two poems to choose from which they can practise at home. The two poems the children can choose from are:

PLEAS-E by June Crebin

Bumble bee, bumble bee,

Fly away home;

Leave my naked toes

Alone!

Bumble bee, bumble bee,

Don’t you know

Another place

Where you can go?

Bumble bee, bumble bee,

When I doze off,

I don’t need you,

So buzz off!

 

or

Soggy Greens by John Cunliffe

Oh, soggy greens I hate you,

I hate your sloppy slush;

And if my mum would let me,

I’d throw you in a bush.

Oh, apple pie I love you

I love your crunchy crust;

And if my mum would let me,

I’d eat you till I bust.

 

On Thursday 27th June we will be performing these poems in class, with one child being chosen to perform it in the competition.

This week we have learnt about Levi’s Pokemon cards, Issa’s Pokemon handbook, George’s penguin, Gabriel’s cuddly beat bug and Guy’s cuddly bear. Next week it is the turn of the merpeople table for Show and Tell (Albie, Ranga, Nicole Lee, Coco, Grace and Sean).

On World Book Day this year, the children were invited to participate in an illustration project. All of the children learnt the story of ‘Surf and Turf’ and helped create the images for the book. The book has now been completed and is ready for printing at the cost of £6.00. All proceeds of the book will be donated to Book Aid International which is a charity that buys books for libraries in other countries where children have little chance of having access to books. More information about the work of the charity can be found on the Book Aid website. If you would like to order a copy of the book, please complete the order form attached, along with the payment in cash only, in a named envelope and return to the Year One classroom by Monday 24^th June.

We hope you have a restful weekend,

The Year One Team

This week we have smiled during the drizzly weather to complete another week of learning.

In English we have have continued learning about plastic pollution and have generated ideas on how to reduce our plastic waste. We have planned a formal letter to our local MP to tell him our ideas. We will be writing the letter next week.

In maths we have continued learning about fractions. We have learnt how to find a 1/2 or 1/4 of an amount.

In science we have learnt about the diet of different animals, identifying: carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.

In D.T we have been learning about a balanced diet and where different foods come from.

During the week the children completed their end of year phonics quiz. They all worked incredibly hard and the results of the quiz will be included in the children’s end of year reports.

This week we have enjoyed learning about Valeri’s Horrid Henry’s joke book and Toby’s homemade book. Next week it is the turn of the crab table for Show and Tell (Gabriel, Issa, Levi, Lewis, George and Guy).

We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Summer Fair.

Have a great weekend,

The Year One Team

This week we have been learning about plastic pollution in our oceans.

Did you know that scientists predict there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish by 2050 if we don’t do something soon? In Willow Class we felt that this is something we need to change.

We designed persuasive posters to explain to people what is happening and how people can help. Next week we will be writing a formal letter to tell people how to reduce our plastic waste.

This week in maths we have been learning about fractions. We have learnt that fractions means pieces and that the bottom number (denominator) tells you how many pieces to make. In the Willow Class Pizzeria we enjoyed making pizzas and putting different ingredients on each slice. The rules for our pizza were as follows:

4 quarters must have cheese

1 quarter must have pineapple

2 quarters must have pepperoni

The final quarter could have any topping we liked!

Here are our delicious pizzas:

 

In phonics we have been revising the sounds we have learnt this year. Below is a website which has a selection of phonic games that the children can play at home ready for our phonics quiz next week.

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

This week we have enjoyed learning about Lucy’s unicorn, princess and bunny, Matilda’s unicorn, Jan’s periodic table, Lily’s tooth and Elizabeth’s teddy. Next week it is the turn of the killer whales table for Show and Tell (Toby, Jiyong, Nicole S, Finn, Valeri and Caitie).

We hope you have a lovely weekend,

The Year One Team