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In PSHE, we have been working on giving and receiving compliments to each other. We also discussed the importance of kind words.

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We have really enjoyed our work linked to 'The Jolly Christmas Postman'. We especially liked the letters that get sent to the different characters and give the book 5/5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It looks like the cheeky elves like the story too!

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We created a path using rhyming words. Can you think of something that rhymes with snow?

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To consolidate our work on 3D shapes we helped wrap presents. On the labels we included the name of the shape, the number of faces and an extra fact about the shape.

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In Computing, we made our own pictograms. We posed questions such as

What is your favourite fruit?

Which is your favourite Christmas character? Then we recorded our answers.

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We used our investigation and observation skills to rescue the penguins out of the iceberg! We used a range of tools and equipment including: sugar, salt, hot water and cold water.

We observed that salt and hot water helped the ice melt quickly.

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Don't lick your lips!

Year 1, took part in the doughnut challenge. We tried to eat jam doughnuts without licking our lips as one of our 50 things. We got a little messy but we had a lot of fun.

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To consolidate our work on patterns, we completed a number of activities including making a repeating Christmas garland and bead candy canes.

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Year 1 have been busy making their salt dough ornaments for enterprise! We are selling them after school on Tuesday 17th December! ☃️

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In writing, we have been reading 'The Snowman', we are learning to write instructions and to do this we have been following instructions to make a snowman out of playdoh!

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Year 1 have been working on their subtraction skills. We have been using concrete resources to support our learning.

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We went exploring outside and used directional language: North, East, South, West to navigate the playground!

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In phonics, we have been focusing on the split diagraphs a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, u-e! To consolidate our learning we completed different activities linked to each sound.

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Today, we got into character as pesky pirates, we made masks and pretended to be pirates! Shiver me timbers.

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In RE, we have listened to the parable of the good Samaritan and considered how it teaches kindness. We then acted out the parable.

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We have been using claves to find pattern and rhythm in a variety of songs.

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We continued our learning about everyday materials and linked it to the weather. Year 1 investigated different materials to see which one would be suitable for an umbrella, we did this by testing the weight, the strength and if it is waterproof or not.

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We loved making Pudsey bear outside during our forest school! We also built dens and had fun exploring outside.

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We have been working outside to complete our maths work, focusing on adding and using number sentences! We used natural resources to show our working out.

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To celebrate Diwali we read a story and completed some vibrant firework threading!

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We explored our school environment today, identifying different human and physical features. Can you name one human feature we found?

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We have created some observational paintings of poppies to help learn about their importance on Remembrance day.

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The big bad wolf came to year 1 today and tried to blow down our houses! We used different materials and discussed which material would be best to build a house to shelter the three little pigs. We used key vocabulary to describe the properties of the materials.

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This week we have been adding numbers and recording the number sentences. We have used practical resources to help us and have been identifying number bonds.

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In Computing, we have continued practising logging on independently. We then completed activities sorting different objects. We looked at saving our work and logging off safely.

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Land ahoy! In English, we have created our own pirate treasure maps. We have drawn and labelled the key features that you pass on the journey to the buried treasure. Remember ❌ marks the spot!

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We have loved art day today, inspired by the photographer Vanley Burke. We completed a range of lessons including rubbings, printing and painting. Our final piece shows that we are all unique and different.

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Year 1 are in the spooky spirit and have followed instructions to make a salt dough ghost using their hands.

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In Science, Year 1 went on a nature walk to find different signs of autumn. We then used our nature finds in a experiment, will it sink or float? We were surprised to find out that pine cones can float!

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Year 1 have loved reading this Autumn story! We have used this to identify the changes that happen in Autumn.

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In Year 1, we have been practicing our harder to read and spell words. To do this we have used a mirror to reflect the word correctly!

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With inspiration from the tree of life in Milan, we have created our own sculptures by rolling, folding and shaping paper.

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For our story in English, the children have predicted different ways to rescue old bear from the attic. One of the ways was building a tower!

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Today in RE, we have read the story Zacchaeus the tax collector. This is a story in Luke's gospel about showing kindness and forgiveness to others. The children designed a meal for Jesus to share with Zacchaeus, built trees for Zacchaeus to climb and retold the story.

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We took a walk outside and collected a range of fallen leaves to use to create a nature bug! The children loved this activity and we talked about how and why leaves change colour at this time of year.

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For Mindfulness day we worked on our rainbow breathing! We use this technique to help keep us calm.

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As one of our activities for Mindfulness day, Year 1 have made magical wands. Written on the wand is something that makes us who we are and is a quality we are proud of. Some examples include being brave, strong, curious or compassionate. We enjoyed being creative and will make sure we keep demonstrating these positive qualities.

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We have been working on recognising numbers as words and numerals, and have used our fine motor skills to attach the correct amount of pegs to the number.

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Year 1 made some super predictions about their bunting. We talked about which material would be the most suitable to create bunting. We used key vocabulary such as 'waterproof'.

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Continuing our work on materials we have created bunting for our outdoor area. We have used different materials and discussed their properties. You will find it outside the Year 1 classrooms!

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In Computing, we have been practising logging in using our username and passwords. We have also talked about how important it is to stay safe online.

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We have been practising using capital letters. We have been matching lowercase and uppercase letters.

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Our focus in Science is materials. Today, we went on a hunt to find objects made of different materials and then sorted them into groups.

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We have loved reading 'The Gruffalo' together in class and have shared many other Julia Donaldson stories, it has inspired us to create our own monster and describe it! Lots of children have brought in their own Julia Donaldson story to share with the class.

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Year 1 have been working on using capital letters, we have started by finding the matching lowercase and uppercase!

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In History, we have been exploring old toys and considering what they are made from and how they are different to the toys we use today.

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We have been designing a menu for the Gruffalo who likes to eat roasted fox, scrambled snake, and owl ice cream.

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Year 1 have been finding one more and one less than a given number. We have used the vocabulary 'one more', 'one less', 'before', and 'after'.

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Year one worked together to create music using body percussion. The actions we used were tapping knees, stamping feet, clicking fingers and clapping hands. It sounded fantastic!

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In Maths, we have been sorting objects into groups. We have sorted them in a variety of different ways including by shape, size and colour.