Love of Learning
Exciting news!
Very exciting news today as Year 1 received a letter from Smyths Toys Superstore, asking them to design a toy car suitable for a 5-6-year-old. They were given a design brief, which explained that it must not use electricity to move!
We then explored a range of vehicles, testing out how they moved and what materials they were made from. We then started to gather our findings.
Science: Objects, materials and their properties.
In Science, Year 1 have been exploring everyday objects and the materials they are made from. We investigated the properties of different materials and discussed why certain materials are a good choice for particular objects. We thought carefully about how properties such as hard, soft, waterproof and flexible make materials suitable for different purposes.
Here is a super song to help you remember our learning:
3c Materials Song by Peter Weatherall
Time to get arty!
As part of our learning about toys, art and DT, Year 1 enjoyed sketching a range of toys, looking carefully at their shapes, details and features. Why not have a go at home? Choose your favourite toy and see if you can sketch it, just like we did!
How to draw a car EASY and SIMPLE for kids - Easy step by step drawing
How to Draw a Nesting Doll Step by Step Easy Drawing Tutorial
Visit to Sudbury Hall
Year 1 had a fantastic time visiting Sudbury Hall, where they explored a wonderful variety of toys from the past and present. They looked carefully at how toys have changed over time and discussed how modern technology, such as computers and tablets, have changed the way that modern children play. The children enjoyed comparing traditional toys and games with the technology we use to play today, noticing how some toys have changed while others have stayed the same or very similar. They also had a go at ordering the same toy from different points in time into chronological order.
PANTS!
We have been learning our Pantosaurus song, to remind us that our pants are private. Here is the link to the song and the story:
Number formation
We have been hard at work practising our number formation. I wonder if you can practice at home too? Use the rhymes to help you!
Old Bear by Jane Hissey
In English, we have also been enjoying the delightful story Old Bear by Jane Hissey.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuBINlsyowmbdVg82FXs_NlDUTDNq0aSr&si=l3dJDeZfmEhS1Gwb
Handwriting practice
The children have been developing their handwriting skills and learning about the different letter families: ladder, caterpillar, robot and zig-zag letters.
They have been practising forming their letters carefully, developing their pencil control and working hard to make their handwriting neat and clear.
Toys, toys, toys!
Year 1 have had a fantastic start to our new topic, “Are all changes for the better?” We enjoyed an exciting afternoon exploring toys and games from the past, including bean bag toss, skipping, hula-hooping, cup and ball and ten-pin bowling.
The children noticed how these toys and games are different from those they enjoy today, while also spotting similarities. They enjoyed discussing what has changed and what has stayed the same, sparking lots of curiosity about toys from the past!
Timetable to spark conversation!
Here is a timetable of what we will be learning in Year 1. Why not use it as a starting point to chat with your child about their learning, ask them what they have enjoyed and see what they can remember? You might even discover something new together!
