The Foxes Class is a Year 1 class and we currently have 21 pupils. We like to have lots of fun and learn a range of new skills every day.
School starts at 8:45am so please make sure you arrive at school on time! Pick up time is at 3:15pm.
Class Teacher: Mrs E. Shiland
Teaching Assistant: Ms K. Matthews
Over the School Year we will cover a variety of topics to develop our skills and knowledge! We will have the opportunity to go on lots of trips to enrich our learning experiences. Please see the information below for more information about what we are learning. This will be updated throughout the year.
Mud, Mess and Mixtures
Spring Term 3a – Mud, Mess and Mixtures
Our Big Question is: How do things change when we mix them together?
This half-term the focus of our topic is to encourage learners to develop their curiosity and investigation skills by engaging in a range of colour and mixing investigations. Learners will explore different matters and materials that can be mixed together and what happens.
Learners will:
· share their own ideas about what they want to investigate and explore.
· make predictions about what they think will happen when different materials are mixed.
· test their predictions through a number of different investigations and experiments.
· identify, follow and sequence patterns.
· observe and describe the ways in which materials change when they are mixed together.
· follow instructions to make a potion.
· consider what happens when we don’t follow the correct steps in a recipe.
· mix primary colours to challenge ourselves to make a range of different colours.
· make art work inspired by Jackson Pollock
· plan a science fair to showcase the range of experiments we have enjoyed.
· make a mess by mixing different natural materials outside.
This half-term we will also:
· continue to enjoy gymnastics and sports
· enjoy practising for sport’s day
· celebrate Holi and Eid
Tales of Wales!
This half-term, in year 1, we will investigate the big questions:
· What do stories tell us about Wales in the past?
· How do we celebrate being Welsh?
This half-term we will:
· Learn about tradition tales from Wales
· Explore what traditional tales tell us about Wales in the past
· Consider how history has shaped the landscape and culture of Wales
· Compare how Wales has changed Wales from the past to now
· Discuss what it means to be Welsh
· Learn about the symbols that represent Wales
· Create our own artwork inspired by what we have learnt about Wales
· Learn and perform Welsh songs in our very own Eisteddfod
Also this half-term we will:
· Continue to develop our knowledge of staying healthy and happy
· Make use of our outdoor learning environment and look for signs of spring
· Learn about and celebrate Easter
Planet Protectors!
Over the next 5 weeks we will be learning to be planet protectors.
Our big questions are:
Following an immersion day, we will be following the children's ideas to find out about pollution, it's impact on the people and animals who live on the planet and what we can do to help.
We will finish with a deep dive week where the children use their enterprising and creative skills to design an environmentally friendly car.
Let's Celebrate!
Over the next 7 weeks we will be taking part in lots of different celebrations.
Our big questions are:
Following an immersion day, we will be following the children's ideas to find out what they want to know about:
We will also be preparing for our Christmas nativity performance in the church.
Super Me!
Over the next 8 weeks we will be:
…as well as many other exciting activities!
In term 1a we were learning to be ambitious and capable.
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The Foxes Class is a Year 1 class and we currently have 21 pupils. We like to have lots of fun and learn a range of new skills every day.
School starts at 8:45am so please make sure you arrive at school on time! Pick up time is at 3:15pm.
Class Teacher: Mrs E. Shiland
Teaching Assistant: Ms K. Matthews
Over the School Year we will cover a variety of topics to develop our skills and knowledge! We will have the opportunity to go on lots of trips to enrich our learning experiences. Please see the information below for more information about what we are learning. This will be updated throughout the year.
Mud, Mess and Mixtures
Spring Term 3a – Mud, Mess and Mixtures
Our Big Question is: How do things change when we mix them together?
This half-term the focus of our topic is to encourage learners to develop their curiosity and investigation skills by engaging in a range of colour and mixing investigations. Learners will explore different matters and materials that can be mixed together and what happens.
Learners will:
· share their own ideas about what they want to investigate and explore.
· make predictions about what they think will happen when different materials are mixed.
· test their predictions through a number of different investigations and experiments.
· identify, follow and sequence patterns.
· observe and describe the ways in which materials change when they are mixed together.
· follow instructions to make a potion.
· consider what happens when we don’t follow the correct steps in a recipe.
· mix primary colours to challenge ourselves to make a range of different colours.
· make art work inspired by Jackson Pollock
· plan a science fair to showcase the range of experiments we have enjoyed.
· make a mess by mixing different natural materials outside.
This half-term we will also:
· continue to enjoy gymnastics and sports
· enjoy practising for sport’s day
· celebrate Holi and Eid
Tales of Wales!
This half-term, in year 1, we will investigate the big questions:
· What do stories tell us about Wales in the past?
· How do we celebrate being Welsh?
This half-term we will:
· Learn about tradition tales from Wales
· Explore what traditional tales tell us about Wales in the past
· Consider how history has shaped the landscape and culture of Wales
· Compare how Wales has changed Wales from the past to now
· Discuss what it means to be Welsh
· Learn about the symbols that represent Wales
· Create our own artwork inspired by what we have learnt about Wales
· Learn and perform Welsh songs in our very own Eisteddfod
Also this half-term we will:
· Continue to develop our knowledge of staying healthy and happy
· Make use of our outdoor learning environment and look for signs of spring
· Learn about and celebrate Easter
Planet Protectors!
Over the next 5 weeks we will be learning to be planet protectors.
Our big questions are:
Following an immersion day, we will be following the children's ideas to find out about pollution, it's impact on the people and animals who live on the planet and what we can do to help.
We will finish with a deep dive week where the children use their enterprising and creative skills to design an environmentally friendly car.
Let's Celebrate!
Over the next 7 weeks we will be taking part in lots of different celebrations.
Our big questions are:
Following an immersion day, we will be following the children's ideas to find out what they want to know about:
We will also be preparing for our Christmas nativity performance in the church.
Super Me!
Over the next 8 weeks we will be:
…as well as many other exciting activities!
In term 1a we were learning to be ambitious and capable.
___________________
