Today in Puffins we have been learning about multiples and factors. After defining and understanding the meaning of both these terms, we put our knowledge into practise through playing various multiple and factors games with our buddies.
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!
As a team we have created sand sculptures of things we might see at the beach or in the sea. We used different tools to create texture and pattern. We completed our sculptures by adding shells and pebbles.
Today, in science, we have learnt about plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Having defined the terms and the functions they serve, we created a representation of our blood using red and white hammer beads, a chocolate sprinkle, water and custard powder. We tried to ensure that our 200ml solution was comprised …
This morning, we were lucky enough to take part in a ballet workshop with Mr Edgar from Northern Ballet. We learnt some fantastic new moves and routines, and also saw how the key skills learnt and built on in ballet can help in a number of other sports and activities. All the children really enjoyed …
This morning we were lucky enough to take part in a ballet workshop with Mr Edgar from Northern Ballet. We learnt some fantastic new moves and routines, and also saw how the key skills learnt and built on in ballet can help in a number of other sports and activities.
To kick off our new slam poetry unit, we have been practising performing the poem ‘Strict’ by Michael Rosen. To begin with, we learnt the 5 key steps to success when performing poetry. Then, we used these to explore how Michael Rosen’s poem could be performed. Finally, we worked together in groups to practise reading …
In art, we have been investigating different pencils and the variety of tones that can be created using these. We have also explored charcoal – experimenting with its dark tone and ability to blend. Linked to our work on holidays, the children drew a cliff using pencil. They then used charcoal to highlight areas of …
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 …