In KS1 the children have practiced a variety of design technology techniques in preparation for their T-shirt making! Some of the skills we have learnt include; fringing, sewing, pinning, stapling, coiling and stamping.
Today, we have been investigating the repeating patterns that we might find on fabrics. We discussed how it might be the colours or shapes that are repeated within a pattern. We looked at different artists, explored lots of different examples and shared our ideas with our partner and class. We then used felt tip pens …
In maths, the children have been exploring number bonds. Using practical apparatus, they investigated pairs of numbers that add together to make numbers within 10. The children enjoyed investigating these number facts and worked well to record their findings using the addition and equals symbols. Great work, Skylarks!
As part of our work on addition, today’s mastery group were challenged to create their own ‘part-whole models.’ The children had to select a number and then identify the different parts using practical equipment. The children then used the addition and equals symbols to record their calculations on their whiteboards.
This morning, for our topic exit point, Skylarks had a special visit from Falcons to share their AMAZING artwork with them. Skylarks had the opportunity to discuss their artwork and could speak about the different media and techniques that they had used. Falcons were really impressed with how FANTASTIC their artwork was! Well done, Skylarks!
This week, KS1 have started their new English unit on recipes. They began by learning that recipes are a type of instruction and instructions are examples of non-fiction. Then, they spent time exploring a range of recipes, using discussion questions as a prompt. We also started to identify the common features of recipes, including a …
This week, Year 1 have been introduced to ‘part-whole models’. They began by learning that the parts always add together to equal the whole. They then explored different ways of completing the parts and whole. Take a look at our learning below!
In art, Skylarks have been learning about the work of Alfred Sisley, a French artist. Today, we have utilised our pastel skills (from earlier on in our topic) to create our own seaside images in his style. We looked carefully at images of Filey, Whitby and Saltburn by the Sea and drew what we could …
In maths, Year 2 have been learning to compare and order numbers to 100. Firstly, they compared two numbers using more than, less than, equal to and inequality signs. They focused on identifying the tens and ones in each number to help them. They then ordered sets of numbers from smallest to greatest and greatest …
In art, Skylarks have been practising a range of techniques using chalk pastels. This includes blending, hatching, little strokes, twisting and pointillism. Next week, we are going to use these techniques when using pastels to create pictures of Yorkshire based holiday destinations!