Year 1 have started a new unit in maths looking at multiplication and division. The children began by recapping counting in 2s and 5s and using counters to help put the numbers in the correct order.
They then put counters into equal groups. We discussed that if a number can be split equally into 2 groups it must be an even number.
Year 1 completed their Walk Against Hunger through Heaton Park and Jesmond Dene this morning and raised money for CAFOD. Continue Reading
Year 1 have been developing their gymnastics skills over the past few weeks. They have been introduced to different gymnastics positions such as tuck jumps, pikes and straddle jumps. The children then tested their balancing skills by walking along benches, skipping ropes and on cones to hold the different positions. Continue Reading
On Tuesday, Year 1 visited Heaton Library. The children were shown around the library and told how the books are kept in a certain order so that it makes it easier to find them. The children then listened to and enjoyed different stories and then they were all able to choose a book to take… Continue Reading
Year 1 have been learning all about verbs and the importance of them in sentences. The children went on a verb hunt in the classroom and the outside area. They matched up the picture to the correct verb and recorded it down to help with their writing over the coming days. Continue Reading
Year 1 have had lots of fun celebrating World Book Day over the last 2 days. The children took part in a workshop lead by author Simon Murray and drew their own Icky Doo Dah’s! They then played a game of catchphrase to guess a famous book. We all enjoyed hot chocolate and biscuits whilst… Continue Reading
Year 1 have been focussing on the artwork by Henri Matisse. The children created a piece of artwork inspired by Matisse as their first piece. Children then responded to one of Matisse’s most famous pieces ‘The Snail’ , we talked about the different colours and shapes used and how he created a collage. We… Continue Reading
Each class received a lovely new story to read during Children’s Mental Health Week. They shared the book in story time with their teacher and discussed how the story encourages us to ‘grow together.’ Continue Reading
This week in Forest School, Year 1 have been making bird feeders using oranges, lard and bird seed. The children then picked the trees they wanted the bird feeders to hang from and observed the trees overtime. Continue Reading
In history, the children have been learning about The Women who Changed the World. Year 1 have looked at the lives and achievements of Rosa Parks, Emmeline Pankhurst, Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale. The children have discussed how the women’s lives are similar and how they are different. Continue Reading
