A Potion for Max

In English this week we have been writing our own version of Where the Wild Things Are. We drew story maps to help us sequence the events and verbally told the story to our partner. As a class we then created a word bank of effective vocabulary we wanted to include in our retells. Please come and read our stories as we’re really proud of them!

In maths we have been continuing to explore measurements. We have learnt how to measure in cm, remembering that we need to start at 0 cm to make an accurate measurement. We have begun to explore the weight and mass of different objects. We used cubes to measure the weight of different items in the classroom and then compared the items using the mathematical symbols < > and = .

This week when we visited Fishpond’s Woods, we were asked by the Wild Things to create a potion for Max. They gave us a set of ingredients that we needed to find in the woods in order to make the potion.

Next week it will be our last session at Fishpond’s Wood. For part of the session we will be exploring the pond, please ensure the children bring their wellies to school.

This week we have enjoyed learning about Guy’s shark bone, Toby’s battleships, Eddie’s book ‘Over 1000 Fantastic Animal Facts’, Nicky’s art set, Elizabeth’s cuddly and Theo’s ant glasses. Next week it is the turn of the Billy Goats Gruff table (Ben, Caitie, Jan, Finn and Nicole S) for Show and Tell.

This week in phonics we have been revising the following sounds:

ea (tea, sea)

ee (green, seen)

e-e (evening)

Attached is a Powerpoint that has a variety of real and alien words for the children to practise sounding out and blending.

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Next week the children will be given a series of sounds for them to practise over the Easter Holidays.

We hope you all have a restful weekend,

The Year One Team