Autumn 2
Friday 29th November
A fantastic week of learning 1G!
The children have been historians this week investigating if children in the past (living in Stretford) played different games compared to today. The children looked at the paintings of local artist Frances Lennon to help find out the answers.
In science we have been thinking about pets and looking at how they are different from each other and using this to sort them into groups. In Maths we have been learning about numbers to 20, ordering them and representing them in different ways using our ten frames and tens and ones equipment (dienes). There is a game below for extra practise.
We have started our rehearsals for the Christmas production and I’ve put a note in your child’s reading record about what clothes they need to bring in for it. A letter for tickets has also been sent home. Please don’t forget to return the slip to school as soon as possible.
Next week
On Saturday 30th November, there is singing in the park at 12 with Mrs Walkden.
On Wednesday 4th December we are having a Santa Dash in the park to raise money for playground toys in our quieter areas of the playground.
Thursday 21st November
What a super week we have all had!
In English we have been using the book Peace at Last by Jill Murphy and using drama to explore the characters. In our writing we have been sequencing the story, learning to use adjectives in sentences and using our imaginations to guess what Mrs Bear might be dreaming about!
In Science we have been continuing to look at the weather and changing seasons and how animals adapt to them through hibernation. In Maths we have been finding out about 2D and 3D shapes. In History we have been learning about how shopping has changed in the last 100 years using the paintings by local artist Frances Lennon as well as photographs.
We had our last PE sessions (for this term) with the coaches this week and all of them commented on how much the children have improved since September. Well done 1G!
Friday 15th November
Another super week of learning in 1G!
On Tuesday there were lots of bright colours and patterns in the classroom, as we all wore odd socks to school, as part of national anti-bullying week. We have continued with this work in our health and well-being lessons focusing on friendships, learning how to talk to each other respectfully and how to recognise different kinds of behaviour. The children really enjoyed our discussions and role play sessions.
The children have enjoyed practising some Christmas songs in preparation for singing in the park with Mrs Walkden. In the classroom we have been finding out the names of different percussion instruments and learning how to play them. In History we have been learning about when Victoria Park opened and how the park got its name. We also looked at photographs comparing how the park was used in the past compared to now.
Over the past two weeks in maths, we have been learning to add and subtract using practical objects to help us such as, pictures, 10 frames, number lines or cubes. We've also learnt how to complete these calculations mentally by counting on or counting back. There are some games in the maths folder if you want to continue practising at home and it will be helpful if your child practised counting forwards and backwards starting from any number to 20.
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who were able to attend parents evening this week. It was lovely to chat with you and be able to show you your child’s work. I hope you are as proud of their achievements as I am.
Thursday 7th November
Welcome back! I hope you all had a lovely half term break. This week we have done some super poetry using our poem, In a Dark, Dark Wood. The children have learnt the poem off by heart and used it to make their own poems which they performed to the class and wrote in their books. They had some fantastic ideas and worked hard on their handwriting and spelling. Well done 1G!
In maths we have been adding two numbers together and learning different ways of doing this, either using objects (counters), number lines or mentally counting on using fingers. The children have practised hard this week remembering to start in the right place/ get out the correct number of objects before adding them up! We have also learnt about our subtraction facts and how they link to addition.
In history we found out why fireworks are used to celebrate bonfire night and we have talked about how to keep safe near fire and fireworks and made some posters to help us remember. Fireman Sam has made some safety videos for keeping safe in different situations. You can find them by clicking on the video below if you would like to reinforce this at home.
Next week
On Tuesday as part of national anti-bullying week, the children can wear odd socks as part of their school uniform to represent their uniqueness and individuality.
Parents evening is on either Wednesday 13th or Thursday 14th November. If you haven't already done so, please you the email link sent to you to book an appointment.
Monday 4th November
Welcome back to school everyone!
Just to let you know that PE this half term will continue on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s and the children can come to school in their PE kit on those days. Don't forget that earrings need to be removed for PE days.