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Year One Blog 17.11.23
Fri 17 Nov 2023What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will be introduced to the story 'Supertato' and they will be writing a missing poster to try and find the Evil Pea. They will be using adjectives to describe him and the prefix 'un'.
In Guided Reading, the children will be reading the story 'Send for a Superhero' and will be thinking about why Vacuum and Filth are the villains in the story.
In Maths, the children will be partitioning their numbers within 20 using dienes and they will also be finding one more and one less than a number to 20.
In Art, the children will use clay to practise their slip, score and blend techniques.
In History, the children will be learning about the key people that were involved in the Gunpowder Plot. They will learn the role of each of these key individuals and complete a matching activity to show their understanding.
In Science, the children will be thinking about the best material to be used as a crash mat for Humpty Dumpty. We will test the different materials and the children will predict which material would be best.
Next week, the children will be going home with their lines for the Xmas performance. Please ensure that you are learning these lines with your child.
Just to confirm, PE days are now Wednesday and Thursday.
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Year Two Blog 17th November
Wed 15 Nov 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths we will be learning how to write fact family calculations and spotting patterns to find missing numbers. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be learning how to use commas in a list and how to use an adverb in a sentence. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week we will continue to create a slideshow of a fairytale story. The children will learn how to login to a computer and save their work. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week we will identify many human and physical features found in England. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons the children will design packaging for their sandwich. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
child
wild
told
old
cold
climb
We are focusing on
biggest
slimmest
fitter
robber
runner
spinner
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Upton Infant's Christmas Fair - 2nd December 10am
Tue 14 Nov 2023
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Year One Blog 10th November
Fri 10 Nov 2023This week the children will be practising their
What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will be continuing to look at the story 'I Want My Hat Back' and they will write a sequel to consider where the Rabbit may have gone next.
In Guided Reading, the children will be reading the story 'Supertato' and will be thinking about why the Evil Pea is the villain in the story.
In Maths, the children will be writing numbers as words and they will be introduced to numbers within 20. They will count to 20 using a number track and will build their numbers using numicon and tens frames.
In Art, the children will use clay to practise their kneading, coiling and rolling techniques.
In History, the children will be learning about the events of the Gunpowder Plot and making their own timeline of the events that happened.
In Science, the children will be grouping materials by their properties and sorting them.
Have a great weekend!
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Year Two Blog 10th November
Fri 10 Nov 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths we will be adding and subtracting two 2-digit numbers using a numberline. We will also be comparing two number sentences. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be writing a report about how and why it is important to protect Poole Harbour. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week we will be creating a slideshow of a fairytale story and learning how to save on a computer. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week we will be comparing Scotland and Northern Ireland. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons we are learning how to safely prepare foods by grating, peeling, slicing and spreading. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
floor
poor
water
kind
mind
door
find
We are focusing on
nicer
whiter
bravest
smiley
rudest
closer
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Year Two Blog 20th October
Fri 20 Oct 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths we will be finding 10 more and 10 less of a number to 100 and we will be learning how to add and subtract two 2-digit numbers. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be reading the book 'We are Water Protectors'. At the start of the week we will be writing a list poem about water, rivers and waves. We will then write a fact file about water pollution and teach the reader how to protect rivers. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week we will be identifying the correct keys on a keyboard. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week we will be naming and locating the seven continents. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons we are going to be brilliant chefs and discuss the skills we would need to design and make an appealing menu e.g. chopping, grating, peeling and presentation. Using our prior knowledge from our science lessons, we will sort different ingredients into food groups. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Woodpeckers
Extra playtime
Foxes
Squirrels
20
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We will be introducing spelling checks this week. Children will receive either a Set A or Set B spelling list. Set A is a list of spellings for children who are currently doing Read, Write Inc and Set B is for children who do Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling lessons. These lists will be slipped into the red spelling books and sent home every Friday. The children will be tested on the words the following week, on a Friday morning. Please do not write in the red books at home.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
are
of
pull
full
push
put
We will be focusing on
see
sea
mail
male
be
bee
flour
flower
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Year One Blog 13th October
Fri 13 Oct 2023This week the children will be creating a fruit salad as part of their Design and Technology topic. Please make us aware of any fruits which your child cannot have or are allergic to.
What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will be introduced to the story 'A Cloudy Lesson'. The children will be creating their own bubble wand and will write a set of instructions to make a bubble blower.
In Guided Reading, the children will be reading the story 'I Want My Hat Back'. The children will infer about how the characters feel in the text.
In Maths, the children will be continuing to add using tens frames and counters and then the children will learn to add using a number line within 10.
In DT, the children will be sorting fruits and vegetables. They will also be making and evaluating their own fruit salad.
Have a great weekend!
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Year Two Blog - 13th October
Thu 12 Oct 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In maths next week we will be completing a maths assessment and we will also be continuing our learning about place value, addition and subtraction. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be writing a leaflet about wolves using the facts we have learnt. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In science next week we will be consolidating all our learning from this half term. We will discuss the importance of a balanced diet, the importance of exercise and what humans need to survive. We will use this knowledge to design a leaflet to share with the Year One children You can see more on our knowledge organiser.
On Thursday afternoon we will be having a 1950s party. We will spend the afternoon creating and burying a new time capsule full of information about school life in 2023. We will be dancing to 1950s music and playing popular games. If you or your family have any memories of life in the 1950s then please share with your child or your child's class teacher so we can share these with children next week. You can see the knowledge organiser here.
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Woodpeckers
Foxes
Squirrels
21
15
12
We will be introducing spelling checks this week. Children will receive either a Set A or Set B spelling list. Set A is a list of spellings for children who are currently doing Read, Write Inc and Set B is for children who do Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling lessons. These lists will be slipped into the red spelling books and sent home every Friday. The children will be tested on the words the following week, on a Friday morning. Please do not write in the red books at home.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
have
are
with
think
house
climb
We will be focusing on
teapot
waterfall
pancake
earring
starfish
football
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Year Two Blog 6th October
Fri 06 Oct 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths next week, we will be subtracting across 10 by using tens frames and number lines. We will also learn how to add 3 1-digit numbers. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will continue to look at facts about wolves and different non-fiction texts. We will use this information to plan a non-chronological report (as a leaflet) about wolves. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In science next week we will be learning about the importance of exercise and how it affects breathing and heart rate. You can see more on our knowledge organiser.
In history next week we will be comparing the past and present. The children will sort and compare items from 1952 with items from today. You can see the knowledge organiser here.
NNext week in art, the children will continue to learn how to draw objects from different angles/perspectives. You can see more on our knowledge organiser.
Next week in Jigsaw, the children will be learning how to create a happy and safe classroom to learn in. We will continue speaking about rewards and consequences.Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Woodpeckers
Extra playtime
Foxes
Squirrels
21
17
18
We will be introducing spelling checks this week. Children will receive either a Set A or Set B spelling list. Set A is a list of spellings for children who are currently doing Read, Write Inc and Set B is for children who do Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling lessons. These lists will be slipped into the red spelling books and sent home every Friday. The children will be tested on the words the following week, on a Friday morning. Please do not write in the red books at home.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
by
my
one
there
some
come
We will be focusing on
sunniest
plentiful
happiness
snowiest
grumpiness
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Year One Blog 6th October
Fri 06 Oct 2023This week the children will be creating a fruit salad as part of their Design and Technology topic. Please make us aware of any fruits which your child cannot have or are allergic to.
What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will be continuing with the story 'The Way Back Home'. The children will be writing a retell of the story. They will be sequencing the story and then writing simple sentences to retell the events of the story.
In Guided Reading, the children will be watching a LiteracyShed short animation called Bubbles. The children will be retrieving information from the story. Please ensure your child has their library book in their book bag every day so that it can be returned.
In Maths, the children will be using the add symbol and they will begin making number bonds to and within 10. They will also be finding fact families to 10.
In DT, the children will be designing their own fruit salad to make. They will begin by fruit tasting (please let your teacher know asap any allergies), before designing their fruit salad and making it. The children will use the bridge and claw grip to chop the fruit.
Have a great weekend!
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