Y1 Friday 17th February 2023
Y1 Friday 17th February 2023– Looking Back & Forth
Looking back:
In English we have planned and written recount messages in response to the book ‘Major Glad Major Dizzy’.
In Maths we have explored doubles, near doubles before looking at subtraction through using number bonds.
In History we have designed toys for the future, in groups, thinking about what it is made from and how it works.
In Science we have consolidated our learning by completing a quiz.
As part of PHSE, we learnt about Chinese New Year, played instruments, sang songs and danced a huge dragon around the hall to the beat of a song. It was great fun!
We enjoyed our marble jar treat this afternoon- 35 marbles earnt this half term!
Year 1 – Pupils’ Highlights:
√ Following instructions related to how to pass beanbags and balls in PE.
√ Understanding doubles and near doubles.
√ Using number bonds and counting on a number line to help us to count back.
√ Working hard to read and write words including the e_e and u_e split digraphs.
√ Reading at /ou/ as an alternative to /ow/ and read long vowel sounds- a as in angel and o as in gold.
√ Planning our recount message response to Major Glad.
√ Writing a recount message in a letter to Major Glad.
√ Sharing facts, we have learnt about toys from the past and toys now.
√ Spotting split digraphs in phoneme spotters.
√ Finding pairs to 10 as part of a snakes and ladders game.
√ Singing and moving in time to songs in Music.
√ Learning about how Chinese New Year came about and dancing as a huge dragon to the beat of a song.
√ Learning about the Good Samaritan in RE.
√ Working together in a group to design a toy for the future.
Family discussion questions:
- What could a toy in the future be like? What is it made from and how does it work?
- True or false? 15-2= 17. Explain.
- Which is correct? How do you know? slied slId slide
Looking forward:
After our half term holidays, we will be looking at the book Hermelin and writing a detective story.
In Maths we will be looking at Place Value to 50.
In Geography we will be looking at the weather and seasonal variations
In Science we will be looking at animals and plants where we live.
In History we will look at the significant event that was the Moon Landing and Neil Armstrong as a significant individual … and much more!
I have updated our class page with lots of information about our learning for next half term.
Homework in Year 1
- Goostrey Parish Council need your children’s ideas!
The Parish Council are considering possible ideas for improving the children’s playground on Boothbed Land.
We have created a design as a class but each child wanted to create their own. I have asked that the deadline be extended to Monday 27th February to allow for this to be done over the holiday, if you wish to take part. I have attached the leaflet from Goostrey Parish Council and set no homework for this Friday- I hope this helps.
- Please continue to read every night. If this could be recorded in reading diaries so I can track progress for our 14 day Reading Challenge. Reading Challenge’s will be awarded on Friday’s after checking Reading Diaries on Thursday after school. If you have any questions please ask.
Reminders
- PE day Tuesday next half term.
- Harding Free Dress Day- Wednesday 1st
- World Book Day Thursday 2nd March- come into school in comfy reading clothes to celebrate World Book Day. Please bring in your favourite book too.
- Plastic milk bottle or juice carton- please wash and send into school by Monday 27th February for our D and T creation.
Thanks for your support
Ms Cummins