Week Commencing: 24.02.25

It has been another busy week of fun-filled learning in Class R/1! Art week is always popular among the class. The children have been creating a range of different spiral themed pieces inspired by the work of outdoor artist, Molly Haslund. The children particularly enjoyed creating some continuous line spiral drawings on the playground using chalk and pastels. Hoghton Tower was the theme of this week's history lesson. The children worked hard to explain why the tower is a local landmark, as well as having a go at building their own Hoghton Tower in the construction area. Phonics wise, Reception have been focusing on Miss Oh No's 'oa' digraph in the words loaf, road, boat, soap, and toad. Tricky Witch has not fooled Year One this week as they have been mastering the tricky 'are' and 'ph' sounds.  

Week Commencing: 10.02.25

Pupils in Cl R/1 have been learning about the planets that make up our solar system. They have enjoyed listening to various stories about space and role playing in the space station area. Helpfully, they have spent the afternoon spring cleaning the outside classroom, getting it ready for the start of next half term.

Week Commencing: 03.02.25

In Phonics this week, Reception have been learning Angry Red A's 'ai' sound, while Year One have been mastering Tricky Witches' 'au' and 'air' sounds. It's fantastic to see the children not only reading their Monster Phonics books regularly at home but also books of their own for pleasure. Lots of the children in Cl R/1 have talked to me this week about how much they enjoy visiting the library, which is lovely to hear! In history, the children went for a walk around our local area to identify the different house types in Hoghton. They spotted lots of terraced, semi-detached and detached houses, but there was no sign of a houseboat or a mansion! To celebrate children's mental health week, we participated in a Yogi Group session in addition to creative, mindfulness activities in class too. To end another fun-filled week, Class R/1 had a lovely afternoon on Friday spending time in Forest School with their families. 

Week Commencing: 27.01.25

It has been another productive week in Class R/1! In Phonics this week, Reception have been focusing on the 'ur' sound, while Year One have been exploring the 'aw, or and ore' sounds. In English, we have been reading 'Lost and Found' and 'The Way Back Home' by Oliver Jeffers. The children enjoyed comparing the similarities and differences between the two texts and asking interesting questions such as 'Why does the boy not have a name? In RE this week, we have been learning about the story of Jesus in the Temple. The children enjoyed retelling the story and making cards for their friends and family to show how they can be a shining light too. To end the week, the children enjoyed creating some artwork inspired by Jesus' call to the disciples. 

Week Commencing: 20.01.25

This week in Class R/1, we have started our new focus text, 'Lost and Found' by Oliver Jeffers. The children have enjoyed making predictions, exploring new vocabulary and asking questions about the characters in the book. Phonics wise, Reception have been focusing on reading and writing words containing the 'ee' sound. Year One have been busy revising previously taught sounds and learning Green Froggy's 'ie' sound in addition to Yellow I's 'ie' and 'igh' sounds. In history, we answered the question, 'What is a house and why do we have them?'. The children enjoyed sharing features of their homes and identifying which type of house they live in. To end the week, Year One had another fun-filled visit to Stanley Grange. while Reception got busy making some winter mud kitchen recipes in the outdoor classroom. All in all, another busy, wonderful week in Class R/1! 

Week Commencing: 13.01.25

In Cl R/1 Phonics this week, Reception have been learning Brown Owl's 'OW' sound, while Year One have been grasping the spelling rule 'k before i e and y'. It's great to see the children so motivated and eager to read to adults in school each day! In RE, we continued our new unit, 'Galilee to Jerusalem' and talked about how Simeon and Anna would have felt when they found out that Jesus, the Son of God, was born. The children talked about why they think Jesus is the light of the world. Jack and the Beanstalk is the theme of our Spring term P.E. unit. This week, the children worked hard to develop the skill of throwing overarm with some accuracy.