Blog by Tag: Year 1

Year 1- Science-Plants 

We have been learning how to identify and describe the basic structure of trees. We talked about deciduous and evergreen trees and how they are different. The children enjoyed looking at the different tree rings outdoors and exploring the different shapes. 

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Year 1- Toys in Space 

We have been very busy in Year 1 writing invitations to help cheer up Hotopize who has lost his toy called Cuddles. This morning we had a party with our toys to help cheer him up. We danced to music and ate some party food. We hope Hotopize feels happy and finds his lost…

Year 1 Invasion Games

The children enjoyed developing their ball skills in PE. We looked at how to move around in spaces using a ball. We used the balls to roll the ball around our ankles and then we played cross the swamp. 

Year 1- Geography

We have been learning about the four countries of the United Kingdom. Today we have been listening to a song about the capital cities and labelling our maps. 

Year 1 Design Technology -Can you build with bread?

The children identified a range of construction materials from different photographs. We then investigated how materials can change by adding heat and water. They designed and labelled a house that they could make out of toast. Finally they…

Year 1-Maths-Whole Part Model

We have been learning about whole part models in Maths today. The children used tens frames and counters to show how to work out the answer. 

Year 1 Science-Animals 

We have been sorting pictures of plants and animals this afternoon. The children have been talking about the features of an animal and designed their own animal. 

Year 1-Science- Which materials are waterproof and which are not?

We have been looking at different materials this afternoon to see which ones are waterproof and not. “It’s making a hole” “the water is coming through the paper.” We looked at the following materials to carry out our experiment-…

Year 1-Computing

This week the children will be using the chromebooks in class. They will learn how to develop their mouse skills. The children will use the sketchpad app to design their own picture using click and drag skills. 

Year 1-Design and Technology-Rainbow wraps 

We had lots of fun in Year 1 making rainbow wraps. We talked about which foods are healthy and how they contain vitamins. The children used graters and peelers to make the wraps. “They are so yummy!” 

Year 1-Active Sefton-Oral Hygiene 

Ben from Active Sefton came to visit Year 1 this afternoon to talk about oral hygiene and how to keep our teeth healthy. The children were very excited to tell Ben about their wobbly teeth ???? 

Year 1 Science-What are materials? 

We have been talking about materials in class today. We looked at different objects and matched the correct label to each one. We thought about objects at home and what material they are made from.