Hello Year One Families
In maths we have been learning about grouping and sharing as part of our multiplication and division unit. We encourage children to use stem sentences to support their understanding. For instance, this week we used the sentences: There are ____ groups, there are ____ in each group, there are ____ altogether. The children used a variety of resources to show their understanding. This really has helped to embed their learning. We are now moving on to fractions, with a focus on halves and quarters (pizzas and cake at the ready!)
In art we finished our Mola collages, based on an art form from Panama. The pictures are usually made from fabric and sewn on to clothing. The children chose an animal last week and this week added detail around the edges. They used the skills of layering, cutting and ripping to create some beautiful collages.
Some shooting practice in hockey this week:
In science we went on a hunt for wild flowers and garden plants. We also investigated if all flowers were the same. We found out that lots of them looked different but they all had roots, a stem, petals and leaves.
We are also working hard at our phonics, using real and alien words to practice looking for special friends so that we can read unfamiliar words. Every morning from 8.45am for the next few weeks we will be focusing on this. Please do try and be there as the doors open so the children can get practicing.
Don't forget our trip to Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens is on Thursday 25th May. If you would like to help, please do let me know but remember you will have to make your own way there and back.
We are looking forward to another busy week in Year One.
Mrs March, Ms Browne, Mrs Stockman, Mrs Rogers, Miss McCourt and Ms Dainton
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