Welcome to this week's Year One Blog

What we have been learning this week:

This week in literacy the children have watched 'A Cloudy Lesson' and have made their very own bubble blowers. The children have learnt that we use imperative verbs in instructions and we have practised using these in our own. The children have written their own instructions of how to make a cloud blower using imperative verbs.

This week in Maths we have been learning our number bonds to 10 and have learnt how to do this systematically. We have also displayed our different ways of representing our addition using our tens frames and part-part whole models.

We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.

In Geography this week we have created our very own maps of our classrooms using the key features of a map which we have learnt. In DT we have evaluated our fruit salads and have considered what we would like to include if we were to make a fruit salad again.

What we are learning after the half term:

In Maths, we are going to continue with addition using tens frames and number lines to count on before moving onto subtraction.

In Literacy, we are going to read our new book 'I want my hat back'. The children are going to continue to write questions using the story and make predictions. 

In Guided Reading, we are going to be using our book 'I want my hat back' to answer comprehension questions on what the children have read.

In History, the children will be introduced to the Gunpowder Plot and will learn about when this took place and how life in this time differs from today. 

In Art, the children will be introduced to graphite pencils and charcoal to create line drawings. The children will explore how to use these materials to create different patterns.

In Science, the children will begin their 'Humans' topic and will be labelling the different parts of the human body.

We hope you all have a wonderful half term and we look forward to seeing you when we are back.

Welcome to this week's Year One Blog

What we have been learning this week

This week in Literacy the children completed their first piece of independent writing based on our book 'Astro Girl'. They wrote a letter to inform her all about space.

This week in Maths we have been learning how to use the add symbol and have used our part-part whole models to help us to complete our addition. We have also been using fact families to represent addition.

We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.

In Geography this week we have been constructing our own map of the classroom. In DT we have been designing our own fruit salad. Feel free to practise any chopping skills as the children will be making their own fruit salad next week.

What we are learning next week

In Maths, we are going to learn our number bonds to 10 and we are going to compare number bonds using our resources. Don't forget to keep up with your Doodle Maths at home!

In Literacy, we are going to look at a new book called 'A Cloudy Lesson'. The children will be using this book to write a set of instructions.

In Guided Reading, we are going to be retrieving information from the text 'Rocket says look up'.

Welcome 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 Friday we will be having a 1950s party day and if your child would like to, they can wear 1950s style clothes. We will spend the day creating and burying a new time capsule full of information about school in 2022. We will be dancing to 1950s music, playing popular games and trying different foods. 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. 

Next week in Jigsaw, we will be continue to think about how to make the right choices at school. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Welcome to this week's Year One Blog

What we have been learning this week

This week has been very exciting for the children in Year One. We have been lucky enough to have athletes come to visit our school and we completed our very own athletic course. 

Now that the children are all settled in, here is some information about reading which may be useful:

• Library days are on a Monday (Ducks), Tuesday (Frogs) and a Wednesday (Otters). Please bring back your child's love to read book on these days so they can swap them for a new one. If you do not bring back your old one we cannot give out a new one until this one is returned.
• Read, Write, Inc books are handed back on a Wednesday and the children will take home a new one. Homework also needs to be returned on this day and you will receive your new homework sheet.
• Unfortunately, in Year One we do not do updates on Tapestry. However, we still love to hear about your children's achievements and your child can take in any certificates or trophies to share in Assembly on a Friday.
• When children are read with during Read, Write, Inc this reading is not recorded in their diary. However, from next week any teacher or TA reads during guided reading will be recorded in their diary.
• Every Friday we do a reading raffle and if children have at least 3 reads from that week they have the chance for them to win a prize. One child per class will be selected at random.

This week in Literacy we have been continuing with our 'Astro Girl' book and we have been finding out a variety of facts about Space. We have then used these facts to create our very own fact files to showcase all of our new learning.

This week in Maths we have been learning about how to use a number line and place numbers within 10 on this. We have also introduced them to addition by looking at part-part whole models.

We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.

What we are learning next week

In Maths, we are continuing with addition and using the add symbol. We are also going to be introduced to fact families. 

In Literacy, we are going to be writing a letter to Astrid using all that we have learnt so far.

In Guided Reading, we are going to be making predictions based on the book 'How to Catch a Star' by Oliver Jeffers.

This morning, Luke and Leon from Sports For Schools have been putting the children through their paces as they take part in sponsored circuits to raise money for sports equipment.

The children are thoroughly enjoying themselves, keeping fit and raising money at the same time.

Welcome 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 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.

In history next week we will be using the knowledge we have learnt so far to plan a 1950s party!  You can see the knowledge organiser here.

Next week in art, the children will be looking at their final piece of art and evaluating it. What do you like about it? What would you change next time?  You can see more on our knowledge organiser.

Next week in Jigsaw, we will be continue to think about how to make the right choices at school. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Welcome to Year Two

What we are learning next week

In Maths next week, we are going to be finding number bonds to 100. We will be adding 2 digit numbers by making 10 first e.g. 45 + 7 = 45 + 5 + 2. You can read the knowledge organiser here. You can read the knowledge organiser here. 

In our literacy lessons next week we will be reading fiction and non-fiction texts about wolves. We will be learning new facts to help us write a report all 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.

Next 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. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Welcome to Year Two

What we are learning next week

In Maths next week, we will be learning number bonds to 20 The children will be using this knowledge to complete fact families using number sentences and part, part whole models. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In our literacy lessons next week we will be writing a story as if Goldilocks and the Three Bears have bumped into each other again as adults. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In science next week we will be learning about the importance of eating a balanced diet and we will discuss why each food group is important.  You can see more on our knowledge organiser.

In history next week we will be continuing our learning about the history of our school. We will be looking at the time capsule we dug up last week in more detail and we will be using all the artefacts and evidence we now know to plot it onto a timeline in chronological order. You can see the knowledge organiser here.

Next 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. 

Have a lovely weekend!

Welcome to Year Two

What we have been learning this week

In Maths this week, we have been learning how to partition 2 digit numbers in different ways. 

In literacy this week the children retold and wrote the story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. They also wrote an apology letter to the three bears from Goldilocks' perspective.

In PSHE this week the children discussed their hopes and dreams for the upcoming year.

In art we continued our learning of using different pencils to practise shading and cross hatching.

In music this week the children continued to learn the song 'Tony Chestnut' using actions to accompany the song.

In history this week the children used the school's log book to find where the time capsule was buried in 2000. After it has had time to dry over the weekend, we will look more closely at what was inside! 

What we are learning next week

In Maths next week, we will be continuing our work on place value. We will be learning about different ways to partition two-digit numbers into different combinations of tens and ones. We will also be learning how to use estimation to place numbers on number lines as well as comparing numbers using the <, > and = symbols. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In our literacy lessons next week we are going to be reading 'Me and You' by Anthony Browne and we will compare this book to the traditional tale of Goldilocks. We will be writing in the role of Goldilocks and editing our work. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

In science next week we will be learning the importance of keeping clean and carrying out an investigation into how it is best to wash our hands to remove germs. You can see more on our knowledge organiser.

In history next week we will be continuing our learning about the history of our school. We will be looking at the time capsule we dug up last week in more detail and we will be using all the artefacts and evidence we now know to plot it onto a timeline in chronological order. You can see the knowledge organiser here.

Next week in art, the children will be applying their sketching skills from this week to create a still-life drawing. They will be using shading, cross-hatching and blending to create a variety of effects. You can see more on our knowledge organiser.

Next week in Jigsaw, the children will be discussing rewards and consequences at school and what makes a great reward. They will be matching actions to consequences and discussing how important it is to stay safe at school.

Have a lovely weekend!

Welcome to Year Two

It has been lovely to welcome our new children into Year Two. They have settled in very well and we are looking forward to a super year ahead. Today has also been a sad day as we remember the life of Queen Elizabeth.

What we are learning next week

In our maths lessons we will begin by looking at the place value of numbers – that is, what each digit in a two digit number means and representing these numbers in different ways. Take a look at the place value knowledge organiser here.

In our Literacy lessons we will be looking closely at the traditional tale of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. We will order key events and use this to help us write our own version of the story using super story vocabulary. Take a look at the knowledge organiser for this literacy  topic.

In our science lessons next week we will be learning about what humans need to survive. We will learn how different animals breathe and how humans and animals get their nutrition. Here's our science knowledge organiser.

In our art lessons we will be practicing drawing techniques such as cross hatching and shading using a range of different pencils. Here is our art knowledge organiser.

Next week in our PHSE lessons, the children will be discussing their roles and responsibilities in school and their hopes and dreams for the upcoming year.

In music, the children will continue to learnt the song ‘Tony Chestnut’, practising hand actions to accompany the song. We will learn about phrases in music and what recalls are. Here is our music knowledge organiser.

We will also begin to learn about the history of our school. It is particularly poignant subject as Upton Infant School opened in Guest Road in the same year as Queen Elizabeth II became our queen. We will be finding out about the history of the school from artefacts and other primary sources of evidence. Here is our history knowledge organiser. 

Have a lovely weekend everybody!