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Year 1 have been busy learning number bonds within 10 and number bonds to 10. To do this we have been using numicon, part, part whole and 10 frames to help us. The children were able to find different ways to make a number and are starting to write this as a number sentence using the + and = sign.

Last week was Science week at school and the children got to take part in 2 different science investigations. The first investigation allowed the children to investigate which materials were reflective and the second investigation allowed the children to investigate what might be in a can based on how far it rolled. We discussed how we could make each test fairer and what we could do differently next time. The children enjoyed being scientists for the investigations!

As part of our Topic ‘Toys’ we have been learning about toys from the past. We were very lucky that the Old School invited us to visit and have a look and play with the Victorian toys. The children discovered how different the toys were and how they worked. Whilst they were there, they also got to experience what it was like to go to school during the Victorian times!

As part of our topic ‘Toys’ the children have been learning about toys from the past. We invited parents and grandparents in to share their toys from their own childhood. We had lots of fun finding out what they were called and how they worked. The children had a great afternoon and looked after all the toys well and shared with the other children, showing great friendship and kindness.

Thank you to all the parents who gave up their time and shared their old toys with the children.

Year 1 team

All the children are settling in well to the year 1 classes. We have had a very busy few weeks and we will be uploading some photos shortly to share our learning so far.

Here is a copy of this term’s curriculum overview and the homework for this term.

Year 1 curriculum letter

Homework Term 1

Year 1 team

We have been learning lots about the sea and the creatures that live inside it!

This week we learnt how the stones and sand move when the tide comes in and experimented with our own tides outside. We also were able to carry out observational drawings and learn about the different parts of a fish too!

The last two terms we have been learning about Judaism. The children have amazed us with their eagerness and understanding of other faiths.

This week they learnt more about the synagogue and built models to represent the important parts.

Have a look at our fantastic work!