29.11.2024

Another week has flown by with everyone in Year 1 working very hard. In Maths we have focused on 2D and 3D shape. I wonder how many shape your child can identify? We have begun to explore the properties of 3D shapes and discussed how we could sort them. There was lots of problem solving going on as we tried to make 3D patterns. As part of our History unit we wrote diary entries as though we were Guy Fawkes. We used our English skills as we identified and included the features of diary writing. We used History skills as we recorded some of the key events from the time. We have also been singing and playing our instruments in rehearsing our Christmas show.

22.11.2024

Exciting News!! Year 1 have had another visit from the reading fairy!! She gave us another book to go and find in the reading corner and remarked on the wonderful Queen's Hat stories the children have written. Shelby drew her some pictures back. I am sure she will pop in when it is quiet and collect them. The children are continuing to learn all about the Gunpowder Plot and every child was involved in some role play linked with this unit. In Maths we are looking at deciding if the question or symbol is asking us to add or subtract, using number lines to support us. There has been some super maths this week! 

The children have talked once more about why we have rules and what we should do to encourage us to keep them. I am pleased they could link these with our school values and every child earned at least 5 minutes Golden Time this week. The photo shows 2 of our boys who made up their own game using the magnetix. What a wonderful example of cooperative play and taking care of our equipment.

15.11.2024

Year 1 have finished the week painting the background of our portraits of Guy Fawkes. They had great fun adding fireworks to a black background. In Maths we have continued exploring the concept of subtraction by using the crossing out method. It has been fascinating listening to their subtraction stories. I wonder if they could tell you one as it is a really good way of ensuring the concept is secure.

I have sent home the harder to read and spell words that are on the website. Hopefully these hard copies will enable you to support your child in learning to spell all of these words. We will do another check in after the Christmas holidays to see how many your child can spell. I have also sent home the end of year expectations in writing and Mathematics. This information is designed to help you support your child at home. 

We are beginning to learn our Nativity songs for our show, Hey Ewe. Year 1 will be the choir and so it is important that we can sing all the songs really well.

8.11.2024

The darker days are definitely here but the sun is shining in Year 1! The children have been so busy beginning our History unit on Guy Fawkes. We all logged on to the computers which was a really big challenge! Any extra practice children can get with logging into a computer and typing their name would be gratefully received. It was very pleasing to see that 15/26 children had read 4 or more times this week!

In Maths we played a great game to improve our number bonds. Perhaps you can play this at home?

Grab 10 items that can fit into your hand. Dried pasta is ideal.

Put some in one hand and ask count.

Ask your child to tell you how many are hidden in the closed hand.

Repeat with different numbers.

It was wonderful to meet so many of you and share your child's progress. Working together we can make a difference to your child's learning potential.

Thank you to the many people who brought in money to raise much needed funds for the British Legion. I know that the children will come in very smart on Monday, with shiny shoes as we pause respectfully to honour those who have died in preserving peace.

24.10.2024

Our first half term has flown by and I hope that you all enjoy a restful break. We have so much to look forward to in the coming months. This week it has been National Week, at Larchfield Primary. 

Key knowledge covered this week...

We live in the United Kingdom.

England has a capital city, London

Scotland has a capital city, Edinburgh

Wales has a capital city, Cardiff

Northern Ireland has a capital city, Belfast.

London is close to Maidenhead. London has many different landmarks. I wonder if your child can list 3 of them for you? We have talked about different ways to travel around London. We made scones and talked about the tradition of Afternoon Tea, at the Ritz or at Fortnums. 

We acted out the story of the Little Red Hen and discussed how England has rules to make life for everyone fair. Today was the biggest challenge. The children were told to design and make a bridge that could go over the River Thames and be able to hold 5 cars. We had a fantastic day designing, making, testing and evaluating our designs. I am sure your child will enjoy showing you their models and explaining how they work.

Have a wonderful half term break!

11.10.2024

Wow!! 17 children have read their reading book four times or more this week. I am so proud of each and every one of you. I am sure we can get to 26 next week!!

The children have been very busy this week learning the part whole method in maths. I wonder if your child can explain it to you? We had a super amount of donations for the Harvest line up and the children really enjoyed participating in this activity.  All of the children have written Paddington stories this week and their use of phonics to help them write words correctly is improving.

27.9.2024

The children and I have enjoyed a sweet end to the week by tasting some of the delicious cakes sold in aid of Macmillan. It is heartening to see more children receive awards for reading their ELS reading book four times this week. I am ever hopeful for a class photo before too long. Early reading skills are vital so that your child can engage with the full Year One curriculum as well as develop their love of reading. Please, please hear your child read every night.

This week we also began our weekly mental arithmetic challenges. These will come home for you to see. In order to move up a level the children must score 100% and it must be completed within 2 minutes. I was very impressed at how well everyone attempted their first challenge.

We are completing daily handwriting lessons in order to check for correct hand positions and to explicitly teach the correct formation of the letters. Once letters are formed correctly the handwriting process is so much quicker.

In Maths we are looking at comparing numbers using the vocabulary, " less than and greater than". I wonder if your child can show you the signs for these?

I hope the sun shines a little this weekend!

20.9.2024

Another very busy week has flown by. Some children earned extra playtime and certificates for reading their ELS book four times. I wonder if 26 children will get read their book four times in the coming week? Year 1 have been thinking about the word ' Creation' We had a lovely afternoon creating pictures made of natural things, creating lego models, creating stick patterns and planting bulbs to create a Spring garden. We brought our maths learning outside. This week we have been learning about one more and one less using number lines. Look at the fun we had when we jumped along the number lines outside! 

Please can I remind you that reading folders need to be in school every day. I am endeavouring to hear your child read as often as I can and I need their reading book in school order to do this. We change all the books every Friday and I nned the old one back. It is on Friday morning that I look and check who has read their ELS book 4 times. 

Spelling tests are every Wednesday.

13.9.2024

Our first full week in Year One and every child has worked hard and has had some good fun. We loved showing so many Mums and Dads our phonics and hope that you have been robot talking at home. Today we have brought home our first ELS book. This needs to be read four times and all books will be changed next Friday. The other reading book is a chance to share a book with your child. Please ensure the book folders come into school every day as we will take every opportunity to hear your child read in school.

10.9.2024

Tomorrow your child will bring home their first spelling list. These words are based around phonics work that has been undertaken in school. There will be opportunities to learn how to spell these words in school but it is vital that they also practice at home. Please send the sheets back to school next Wednesday so that I can see that they have been completed. Little and often is best. I will also send home a handwriting sheet to practice on. Please use the bubbles to help with the formation and you will need to sit with your child as this is completed. Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at pick up times or via the ask the teacher email. I will test the spellings next Wednesday.

6.9.2024

It has only been two days but Year 1 have certainly made the most of their time. We have written simple sentences, counted to 10, completed 2 phonics sessions, painted pictures, made boats out of lego and stickle bricks and begun to use the ipads once more to support our mathematical knowledge. We are all very excited about beginning our work on Paddington next week. 

Reminders

Please make sure your child is wearing a tie.

Please make sure your child has a waterproof coat.

Please ensure your child has a water bottle.

P.E days are Tuesday and Friday.

We are very excited that so many parents are coming to watch our Phonics lesson next week! There are 2 sessions. 9 am and 2.45 pm, next Thursday 12th September.

3.9.2024

Are you excited? I am very excited and cannot wait to see all of the new Year One children! Don't forget to make sure all your uniform is named and that you get a good nights sleep on Wednesday. I hope that you have done a piece of Home Learning. Please bring it into school so that we can share and celebrate your work.

Mrs Sugden