Y1-Lets start Summer 2....

This term we are starting the topic of 'island adventures'. The first story we will be looking at is Katie Morag by Mairi Hedderwick. This week we will be looking at who this author is and where she comes from. We will be ordering stories in alphabetical order and taking the time to look at letter formation.

In Maths we will be focusing on money. Ordering, adding, matching amounts to coins and working out what coins we could use to make a certain amount. So if you are out and about or have any change in your purse why not let your child count it? You could set up a shopping game at home?

During our teacher training day today the teachers had an insightful talk with a chiropractor about posture and the exercises we can do to promote a healthy posture. This includes the way in which we sit, lay down and use our devices. We will be experimenting with this over the next few weeks, making sure that when we are working throughout the day that our spines are the right shape.

Please could we remind anyone that hasn't bought back in their awards from Spring 2 to bring them in so that the children that were awarded them at the end of last term can have them please.

Forest School will start on Monday for Spring and Summer group. Long trousers and a long sleeve top will be needed please whatever the weather. No shorts or short sleeve tops please.

Mrs Bishop starts in Year 1 this week on a Thursday and a Friday. If you have any questions please do feel free to come and talk to anyone in the Year 1 team or you can arrange a meeting with myself or Mrs Bishop.

Looking forward to hearing about your half term fun.

Mrs Thorpe and the Year 1 team