Year 1 meet Monty Dogge!
Wow, what a treat we had today! A very large, fluffy visitor came in to read us his new Christmas story! The whole class listened beautifully to the story of how Monty Dogge saved Christmas. Then they got their chance to give Monty some lovely big, soft cuddles! Reading and dogs, what could be…
Year 1 have started writing their letters to Father Christmas!
In a cosy corner of the classroom, Year 1 have been working hard to write their letters to Father Christmas! By using their phonics knowledge and their very best writing they have written some absolutely beautiful letters. We'd better get them posted to the North Pole! Only 20 more…
Year 1 - Number Fact Families
Year 1 are nearing the end of their 'Numbers to 20' unit in Maths. They are now tackling one of the more difficult skills: finding all the number sentences in a 'fact family'! Amidst all the excitement of Christmas, Year 1 have still been working hard by using practical equipment to help them find…
Year 1 get a stinky surprise in Science!
Year One were shocked to find plates of animal poo in their classroom this afternoon! We were brave enough to have a close look at each plate to decide whether the animals they came from were carnivores, herbivores or omnivores!
Year 1 - Visiting the Victory Garden and cenotaph
To round off #Remembrance2019 Week, Year One visited the cenotaph in the Victory Garden at the front of school! Before we went we talked about why people visit cenotaphs and what they mean. We took some time to say a silent thank you to all those people who died in the World Wars to keep others…
Evacuation
Year 1 have been fascinated with our learning about evacuation during the World Wars! We looked inside an evacuees suitcase and wondered what we would take if we had to be evacuated to the countryside! #evolve
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Sorting animals into groups in Y1!
In Science we have been looking at all sorts of animals, identifying them and sorting them into groups. We have discussed the words 'mammals', 'reptiles' and 'fish' to begin with whilst looking at what makes these animals similar or different. Y1 were shocked to find out that we were mammals…
Year One - Hot and Cold Countries
In Geography we have been comparing hot and cold countries to Skelmersdale! Today we explored the world using Google Earth (which Year One loved!) and recognised deserts, snow and fields.
Sorting animals that live in hot and cold countries!
Year One have been learning all about where different animals live today! Ahead of our trip to Blackpool zoo, we have been looking at lots of different animals and deciding whether they come from hot countries or cold countries!
Our rewards shop!
Year One have been earning coins throughout the week by doing challenges around the classroom! On Friday we opened up the ‘Rewards Shop’. Each week children in Year One can choose to spend their coins on something small or save their coins for a bigger treat! Already this week someone has…
Exploring number bonds!
Year One have really been enjoying our Maths lessons this week! They have tackled some challenging problems using practical materials and have even been writing number bonds on the tables!
International Dot Day
Year 1 had an amazing time on International Dot Day! We talked all about making our mark and being proud of the art we create. We discussed which brushes would be best for us to use to achieve different effects. We loved getting messy and we were so proud of our artwork. Look what can be achieved…