Year 1 - Sculpture, Dough fun, Magnificent Maths and Bird Feeders 17.11.23

This week we have been busy learning more about sculpture in Art, we had a live zoom call with animal sculpture artist Nick Mackman.  Nick showed the children how to make a penguin from clay which we will be attempting next week.  The children asked lots of questions and had some great ideas of how they could make their own.  Some children even had a go with the play dough, they were certainly inspired to learn!

Using the playdough from this week's learning the children have been strengthening their hands by, twisting, squeezing, rolling and flattening.  Making shapes to join together to make animals.

We have also been practising our number bonds in Maths.  We have been looking at how to make a number (whole) out of two smaller numbers (parts).  We are beginning to learn facts such as 3+7=10.  The children have used cubes, counters and rekenreks to show their calculations.

At Forest School this week the rain did not stop play!  The children made bird feeders and found and measured worms!  The children were really focused on their learning and showed great interest in bird spotting using the binoculars and caring for all of the animals in our school grounds.

The elephant theme continued through our writing and our play.  We are very proud of our Elmer elephants, children independently created their own Elmer using a milk bottle, tissue paper and googly eyes.

We also had time to go to The Shire Hall to find out more about the Victorians.  We learned about Harry Parker, The Bankes Family and how life was for Victorian Children.  The children were amazing and so engaged in their learning.  The staff were really impressed by their historical thinking skills!  Look out for Judge Herbie in the courtroom!

Next week we are beginning to practise our Winter Show songs and will be visiting Marwell Zoo!  PE and Library Book change are on Friday.  

Have a restful weekend and if you have any questions please ask a member for the team.