Colour splash!
We had great fun experimenting with colours. We identified primary colours - red, yellow and blue and mixed them to create orange, green and purple!
Drumming workshop
We were very lucky to have a visit from Rhythm City and took part in a drumming workshop with a range of percussion instruments.
Do taller trees have wider trunks?
We were inspired by “The Oak Tree” by Julia Donaldson to continue to investigate seasonal changes and our outdoor environment. We looked at the life cycle of an oak tree to find out how they grow. Then we measured the trunks of trees in our playground with string and looked for…
Parts of a plant we can eat
To complete our Science topic, we looked at the parts of a plant we can eat.
Phonics Check
Year 1 are getting ready for the Phonics Check. Look out for alien words!
Thankfulness prayers
In RE we have been thinking about all the things we are thankful for. We created our own prayers.
Science - Seed Experiments
In Science, we are carrying out some experiments about the conditions seeds need to grow. Our beans are beginning to grow and we are closely observing the changes!
DT - Making a Windmill
Our DT is about structures and making a windmill. Take two simple paper cups to create something amazing!
New Role Play
Our new role play is a Florist which links to our Science topic about plants. Some fantastic imaginative play already!
RE - Key Question Reflection
In RE we reflected on our key question “Why does Easter matter to Christians?” and created some fantastic cards to share.
Maths - Weight Activities
This week we have completed maths activities linked to weight. We have compared objects using heavier and lighter using the balance scales. We have looked at the difference between grams and kilograms.
English - Explanation Texts
In English we have been looking at explanation texts. We have worked with partners to research information about London landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. We have created information leaflets for visitors.