Image of Sorting animals into groups in Y1!
31 October 2019

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…

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9 October 2019

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.

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Image of Sorting animals that live in hot and cold countries!
8 October 2019

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! 

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1 October 2019

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…

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1 October 2019

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! 

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20 September 2019

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…

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