Class 1 Blog

Good Afternoon Class 1,

Happy Friday, I can’t believe that we nearly finished the Spring term, only 2 weeks to go until the Easter break. The children have loved learning about Easter this week in RW. As always the final week of the half-term will be our DT week, we will be carrying out baking (linked to the Great Fire of London), if there are any adults who would be interested in helping out, we would love to have you in.

In maths this week we have continued with their Mass and Volume unit in which the children have compared the volumes of items as well as measuring and comparing the capacity of objects which has also entailed multi-step problems involving addition and subtraction. Next week, we will start our Multiplication and Division unit, which I am very much looking forward to and I am sure that the children will enjoy learning how to multiply by 2, 5 and 10. We will also seek to identify equal groups and add equal groups.

In English we have continued our work linked to Something Fishy. The children have really enjoyed gathering facts for their Fact Files as well as investigating a range of different sea-creatures.

RWI Home learning:

Practice your  story green words and red words from your home reading book on a piece of paper at home. These can be found on the How to help your child read this book page.

Challenge: Can you use the words in sentences?

English

To support our English development I would like you all to have a go at the punctuation game on Small Town Superheroes. Focusing in full stops, capital letters, exclamation marks and questions marks. If you follow the instructions on the screen, I’m sure you’ll be absolute whizzes on the games.

Adults: You may need to read the tasks to your child, to help them identify missing punctuation.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/games/embed/small-town-superheroes?exitGameUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fbbc.co.uk%2Fbitesize%2Farticles%2Fzncgvk7

Spellings

I have placed a copy of this week’s spellings in the children’s books bags and a game is available on purple mash.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Mallison

Good Afternoon Class 1,

I hope I find you all well! What a wonderful week we have had in Class 1, the children have had a great time taking part in all of the Science week activities. A highlight of the week was a visit from Northern Gas Network. In the workshop the children learned all about how insulation can prevent heat loss through a series of experiments. Other activities that we have taken part in, include a biscuit dunking experiment and material based experiments such as finding the best fabric for Elastigirl’s new costume as well as exploring different plastics.

Maths

In maths the children have been working with Miss Day on Length and Height, they have compared measurements of objects, measured lengths using non-standard measurements such as number of blocks and they have measured in centimetres using rulers. Next week the children will complete a unit on Mass and Volume.

In English, we have continued our work based around the video; Something Fishy.

This week we have finished our story retells, which were amazing! As well as starting our work on fact-files. The children have learned the difference between fiction and non-fiction texts as well as spending time investigating different types of non-fiction texts, the children have loved reading about different animals and sea-creatures.

RWI Home learning:

Practice your  story green words and red words from your home reading book on a piece of paper at home. These can be found on the How to help your child read this book page.

Challenge: Can you use the words in sentences?

The children are making strong progress in relation to learning their 2x tables. Therefore, I would like them to test themselves on the Mental Maths Train this week: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train

To access the game they need to select the purple carriage and then choose the 2x table.

Spelling

Here are this week’s spellings:

I have also set the children a game on Purplemash.

Have a great weekend

Mr Mallison

Good Afternoon Class 1,

Wow! What a busy first week back at school following the half-term break, I cannot believe how much we have crammed into the week.

Maths

In maths the children have been working with Miss Day on Place Value within 50. Miss Day is very pleased with the progress that the children are making and she is full of praise for the work that the children are completing. This week the children have counted from 20-50, explored 20,30,40 and 50, counted by making groups of 10 and partitioned into tens and ones.

English

In our English lessons we have started a brand new unit based upon the short film Something Fishy (https://www.literacyshed.com/something-fishy.html). I was a little bit worried that they wouldn’t enjoy this unit as much as the Little Red Riding Hood unit because of how engaged they were, but I am pleased to say that watching clothes turn into sea creatures in a washing machine has been a hit!

The children have described characters, items from the film and written sentences/expanded noun phrases about the setting.

RWI Home learning:

Practice your  story green words and red words from your home reading book on a piece of paper at home. These can be found on the How to help your child read this book page.

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Challenge: Can you use the words in sentences?

Maths

In our maths lesson on Friday we commenced work on our knowledge of the 2x table, we will continue to work on this next week in our quick starts. Therefore, it would help if the children practiced a little.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

When accessing the Hit the Button site, select Times Tables and then choose x2 on the Answer side of the page. Don’t worry if your child struggles at this stage, it is our first attempt.

Have a great weekend

Mr Mallison

Good Morning Class 1!

I hope I find you all well?

This week in Class 1 the children have had a wonderful week cementing their understanding of the events that led up to the Great Fire of London and their use of timelines to order significant events. Moreover, the children have enjoyed investigation items which float and sink in Science. In PE the children have enjoyed playing games linked to football. In RW we have explored how people of the Islamic faith worship.

In maths this week we have had lots of fun using our very own cheat codes to make addition easier. We have investigated near doubles, subtracting using number bonds, subtraction through counting back and finding the difference. The children have smashed it this week and have shown so much excitement at using ‘cheat codes’ to make our addition and subtraction easier.

In English we have continued with our work on Little Red Riding Hood. We have worked on our story retelling skills, through finishing a setting description, identifying key characters in a story, sequencing a story and retelling the story using props. Next week, we will write our very own versions of Little Red Riding Hood.

RWI Home learning:

Practice your  story green words and red words from your home reading book on a piece of paper at home. These can be found on the How to help your child read this book page. Please ensure you carry out a minimum of 3 reads each week.

Challenge: Can you use the words in sentences?

In your child’s book bag I have popped in a copy of this week’s spelling list. Additionally, I have assigned a game on the PurpleMash platform (login details can be found in your child’s reading log). You can also see a copy of this week’s spellings below:

https://www.purplemash.com/app/guides/Spelling_Y1_Spr1_Wk5_LSWCC

Maths

To cement our understanding of doubles I would like the children to have a go at the doubling games on Hit the Button:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Focusing on doubles to 10, if they are confident in this they could have a go at doubles to 20.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Mallison

Today, we were extremely lucky to receive a visit from the Hornsea crew to talk to the children about fire safety and to have a look around the fire engine. The children had an amazing time exploring the engine and were particularly excited when I was “chosen” to get kitted up.

Good Evening Class 1!

I hope I find you all well this evening?

This week in class 1 has seen the children investigate The Great Fire of London in History and what different items in class are made from in our Science lessons. In PE the children have partaken in football based activities and dance. In IT we have continued learning about algorithms.

In maths this week we have finished our unit on Place Value, the children have used a number line to 20, estimated on a number line, compared numbers on a number line and ordered numbers on a number line. Next week, the children will start their new unit; Addition and Subtraction within 20. We will explore, adding by counting on, adding ones using number bonds, number bonds to 20 and doubles.

In English, the children have loved continuing their work linked to Little Red Riding Hood. We have had a huge push this week once again on presentation, especially since it was National Hand Writing Day on Thursday. The children have worked incredibly hard to ensure that their work is presented to the highest standard. We have spent time describing the wolf, we have described his looks and personality as well as learning how to use ‘and’ effectively.

RWI Home learning:

Practice your  story green words and red words from your home reading book on a piece of paper at home. These can be found on the How to help your child read this book page. Please ensure you carry out a minimum of 3 reads each week.

Challenge: Can you use the words in sentences?

In your child’s book bag I have popped in a copy of this week’s spelling list. Additionally, I have assigned a game on the PurpleMash platform (login details can be found in your child’s reading log). You can also see a copy of this week’s spellings below:

https://www.purplemash.com/app/guides/Spelling_Y1_Spr1_Wk2_LSWCC

Maths

In maths this week we have explored ordering numbers on a number line. Therefore, I thought the children would enjoy playing a game linked to ordering. Please follow the link below:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ordering-and-sequencing/caterpillar-ordering

When you enter the website, select Ordering and then 1-20.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Mallison

Good Evening Class 1!

Another extremely busy week this week in class 1, I can’t believe we have gotten through two weeks of the half-term already. This week the children have continued to work incredibly hard and have really enjoyed their history work on the Great Fire of London. The children have spent time considering questions that they would like to answer in relation to the topic and have even discussed between themselves what the answers could possible be.

Maths

In maths the children have continued with their place value unit. They have investigated 17.18.19 and 20 as well as one more and one less and the number line to 20. The children have thrived in this unit and displayed their understanding with great pride, the place value units are really important as they provide the foundation for building their future maths skills; therefore their solid understand at this stage puts them in good standing for future learning. Next week, will see the conclusion of our place value unit and the commencement of our Addition and Subtraction unit.

In English, the children have been very excited and keen to write expanded noun phrases all about Little Red Riding Hood. The children have learnt the difference between a noun and proper noun as well as adjectives. We have been having a big push in relation to presentation (handwriting, capital letters and full stops and finger spaces) and the children are very proud of their work as am I! Keep up the fantastic work children. Next week, we will be writing character descriptions with the aim of catching the big bad wolf!

RWI Home learning:

Practice your  story green words and red words from your home reading book on a piece of paper at home. These can be found on the How to help your child read this book page. Please ensure you carry out a minimum of 3 reads each week.

Challenge: Can you use the words in sentences?

In your child’s book bag I have popped in a copy of this week’s spelling list. Additionally, I have assigned a game on the PurpleMash platform (login details can be found in your child’s reading log). You can also see a copy of this week’s spellings below:

https://www.purplemash.com/app/guides/Spelling_Y1_Spr1_Wk1_LSWCC

English

This week we have been learning about nouns and proper nouns. I have sources some interactive resources that can support your child’s understanding:

https://www.turtlediary.com/games/noun.html

There are a range of different activities to explore, but please stick to the top three sections on the initial page.

Have a great weekend!

Mr Mallison

Good Afternoon Class 1!

And welcome back to school. I hope all the parents and carers had a wonderful Christmas break, it has been lovely hearing from the children about all the things that they have been up to and the gifts that they received. Thankyou very much for your kind gifts! On a sperate note, I cannot believe that we have completed our first term term, we are a 1/3 of the way through year 1!

As always, we have had a busy week this in school and the children have settled back in and have smashed all of their work.

Maths

In maths the children continue their second place value unit: Place Value within 20. The children have explored the number 11, 12 and 13, along with 14, 15, and 16. Exploring different ways that the numbers can be made as well as solving problems associated with these numbers. Next week the children will explore; 17,18 and 19, the number 20, one more and one less and then the number line to 20.

English

In English we have had a very busy week completing a unit on Key skills. We have had a huge push on correctly formed letters, use of capital letters, full stops and finger spaces. The unit has been linked closely to dreams and goals. The children explored what they would like to improve at school and home, some of you will be getting extra help tidying up at home this weekend if the children stick to their goals!

Next week, we will commence our retelling unit, based upon Little Red Riding Hood.

**We will commence our spelling homework next week**

RWI Home learning:

Practice your  story green words and red words from your home reading book on a piece of paper at home. These can be found on the How to help your child read this book page.

Challenge: Can you use the words in sentences?

Maths

This week I would like you to play a game to practice your number bonds to 10 and 20 using the hit the button online game:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Mallison

Good Afternoon!

Come Monday we will only have two weeks left until we finish for the Christmas holidays. The next couple of weeks are a busy yet very exciting time in school with many additional events taking place. Next week, will see both the performances and the start of DT week (spread over the last two weeks). The final week will see us having the Christmas Fair, PTFA disco and the special certificate assembly along with many other special surprise treats.

As a reminder for DT week please ensure that you send your child to school with:

2L fizzy drinks bottle

Toothpaste cardboard box

Cereal box.

In English the children have continued with their setting description unit. We have focused on verbs in our descriptive writing, the children have used verbs to describe the movements made by rivers and waterfalls. Next week, we are going to be describing trees and further elements of the forest.

In maths we have continued with our shape unit, we have spent time learning the names of 3D shapes as well as sorting them based upon their properties. We have also revisited 2D shapes and sorted them. Next week, we will explore patterns in shapes as well as making patterns using shapes.

In your child’s book bag I have popped in a copy of this week’s spelling list. Additionally, I have assigned a game on the PurpleMash platform (login details can be found in your child’s reading log). You can also see a copy of this week’s spellings below:

https://www.purplemash.com/app/guides/Spelling_Y1_Aut2_Wk5_LSWCC

Reading

Please ensure that you complete a minimum of 3 reads.

RWI Home learning:

Practice your  story green words and red words from your home reading book on a piece of paper at home. These can be found on the How to help your child read this book page.

Challenge: Can you use the words in sentences?

Maths

This week I have a game called Shape Escape to help the children learn the names of 3D shapes and practice their knowledge of 2D shapes.

https://ictgames.com/mobilePage/shapeEscape/index.html

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Mallison

Good Afternoon!

I cannot believe that we are on the last Friday in November, it only feels like yesterday that we were welcoming the children back for the start of the school year. With only three weeks left of the term, I am sure things are going to get very busy. Please do keep an eye on the school diary and newsletter for upcoming events. Next week the children in Class 1 will be taking part in a Christmas themed doodle session with a local artist. We will continue to practice for the school play (thank you to those who have sent in costumes – if you are unsure about your child’s costume please do speak to me), you are in for a treat.

The week commencing 9th December will see us start DT week (although it is likely to span 2 weeks – due to festive events). For DT week please ensure that you send your child to school with:

2L fizzy drinks bottle

Toothpaste cardboard box

Cereal box.

We would also be grateful for any cardboard boxes.

In English this week the children have started a new unit on setting descriptions. They have spent time creating words banks and writing sentences describing a river and waterfall from the book; The Squirrels who squabbled.

In maths the children finished off their addition and subtraction unit with a bang, they absolutely smashed their assessment (very proud!). We have started our shape unit which the children are enjoying greatly.

In your child’s book bag I have popped in a copy of this week’s spelling list. Additionally, I have assigned a game on the PurpleMash platform (login details can be found in your child’s reading log). You can also see a copy of this week’s spellings below:

https://www.purplemash.com/app/guides/Spelling_Y1_Aut2_Wk4_LSWCC

Reading

Please ensure that you complete a minimum of 3 reads.

RWI Home learning:

Practice your  story green words and red words from your home reading book on a piece of paper at home. These can be found on the How to help your child read this book page.

Challenge: Can you use the words in sentences?

Maths

This week I have a game called Shape Escape to help the children learn the names of 3D shapes and practice their knowledge of 2D shapes.

https://ictgames.com/mobilePage/shapeEscape/index.html

Dates for your diary:

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Mallison