Computing: pictograms and tally charts
This term in Computing our focus is on collecting data and information through pictograms. So far, in the unit, we have looked at collecting data through drawing tally charts, we then used our tally charts to answer questions about the information.
This week we have learned about what a…
Bikeability Boost for our EYFS Children!
We are thrilled to share that our school has kindly been gifted Bikeability training for teachers and six brand-new balance bikes for our EYFS children! This fantastic donation will help our youngest learners develop their gross motor skills, confidence and a lifelong love of cycling.
Today,…
Texture Treasures: An Art Adventure!
This week, the children in Class One became texture detectives as they embarked on an exciting texture hunt in our outdoor classroom! They explored nature, searching for materials with interesting textures - from rough tree bark to smooth shells and bumpy pebbles.
Back in the classroom, the…
Poetry in Motion: Senses in Action
To wrap up our week of poetry, the children in Class One put on an incredible performance of their nature senses poems! After exploring the outdoors on a welly walk at Forest School, they crafted poems full of vibrant sensory details.
The final lesson saw our young poets perform their poems in…
Puppet Power
In today’s exciting D&T lesson, Class One became true puppeteers as they brought their fairytale inspired puppets to life! Following their designs and using their preferred joining techniques - tape, staples or glue - the children assembled their puppets. Finally, they added personal touches with…
Tamworth Castle Trip
What a day Class One had on their exciting school trip to Tamworth Castle! As part of our history topic on monarchs and castles, the children stepped into the past, exploring everything from dungeons to armouries and even meeting the Lady of the Castle!
After a fascinating tour of the castle,…
Wellie Wonders: A Sensory Adventure in Nature
Class One had a wellie good time in today’s English lesson, inspired by the delightful book Where My Wellies Take Me by Clare and Michael Morpurgo. After slipping on their trusty wellies, the children headed outside for a sensory walk through forest school. With sights, sounds, smells and things…
Botanist for a Day: Little Scientists in the Making
This week in our Science lesson, we traded in our usual classroom setting for the great outdoors in Forest School. The mission? To become botanists for the day! Equipped with magnifying glasses and identification charts, the children set off to study the hidden flowers in the forest.
The…
Puppet Power: Crafting, Creating and Collaborating
In Design and Technology this week, our class got puppet-crazy! We explored different ways to join fabric, testing out glue, staples and even paper clips. Some techniques worked wonders, while others needed a bit more practise! The Year 2s were brilliant helpers, guiding the Reception children…
Hop, Skip and Jump: Reception’s Human Number Line Adventure!
Today in maths, our Reception children became human number lines! We started by ordering the numbers 0-5, lining up like little champions. Then, we took it up a notch by using our number line to find number bonds up to 5. We had so much fun jumping along the number line, hopping from number to…
Oracy in Action: Hot Seating
Today, Class One took a deep dive into the world of crayons when we explored the whimsical story of The Day The Crayons Quit by Dew Daywalt, where crayons have had enough and decide to voice their frustrations.
Our oracy focussed lesson saw the children stepping into the shoes of the crayon…
William the Conqueror: a History Lesson Fit For a King
This week in history, we learnt all about William the Conqueror became the King of England! The children were absolutely captivated by the story of William’s invasion in 1066, his fierce battle with Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, and how he earned the title “Conqueror” through sheer…