Hello Year 1 !

 Let’s start with a prayer

It’s Friday . Only six more school days till we are back in class !

Let’s continue with some music – you will need to listen carefully. I know you can do this lesson because we have done similar things in class . Enjoy !

( Please don’t skip this lesson – music helps children develop in many  important ways and it’s fun.)

Click here  or  on the image below.

Handwriting 

Write the name neatly in your book. Form your letters correctly please.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu_-1EiJNRg

Here are your last letters and words for the week….keep going!

Phonics

Phase 5 – ea sound

Maths

Watch the video and complete the activity below.

English

Did you think about your favourite animal ?

Today we will write an acrostic poem about our favourite animals.

An acrostic poem is a where the first letter of each line spells a word. Click here

for an example.

Here are some more animal acrostic poems to give you an idea :

Now have a go at writing your own . Use the ideas below or your favourite animal.

Science

Please click on the image below and follow lesson 2. You will need your book and a pencil.

P.E.

Exciting news !

Next week is multi-faith week . Each year group will learn about a different religion.

Also,it is  World Book Day on Thursday 4th March and author, Steve Smallman,  will be making some videos for our school.

Listen to a story by Steve Smallman.

https://youtu.be/YOWTFjNQz9w

Have a lovely weekend .

Stay safe and happy .

Year 1 team.

Maths answers:

Yay ! It’s Friday …

Handwriting

Another tricky letter but you can do it !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z88An0KpuYo

Phonics

Phonics Bloom – by popular demand ! Choose a game of your choice.

Maths

You will need your tens frames today and counters ( beans / pasta / cardboard circles will do). If you don’t have anything to use as counters , that’s fine – just draw the counters with your whiteboard pen.

Today the lesson is split into two parts . Both videos are quite short but you will need to concentrate.

Part 1

Part 2

EPIC Reading

Year 1 have read 126 books in one week ! Make sure you take part in the EPIC reading challenge .

Click on the link below and type in our class code : nlx6712

In the afternoon , choose any  (or all) of the activities below:

P.E.

Try this fun game – you have to run , jump , duck and pretend to grab feathers.

Valentines Day

Sunday 14th February is Valentines Day.  You could draw a teddy bear with a heart for somebody that you love.

Click on the image to find out about Chinese New Year :

Click on the link to listen to some poems by Michael Rosen:

Lent

Lent starts next week  during half term .

Please look at the school website during Lent for stories , songs and worship.

Enjoy half term .

Keep reading every day and collect those house points !

Stay happy and safe.

Year 1 team

Maths answers:

 Hello Year 1 !

It was so lovely to see so many of you yesterday – well done for logging on and taking part .

We are hoping to have some more live sessions after half term . We will let you know the dates and times .

You  shared some beautiful art and craft work  too – well done !

Handwriting

The letter ‘r’ can be tricky so listen carefully and take your time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knhBaLebVq4

Phonics

How many of our 100 Year 1 words do you already know? Take a look at Mr Thorne and ask him to help you.

Activity – Missing Words

Take a look at this picture, can you find where all of the missing words below go?

twins                           melt                           tree                             grandad                          tent 

 pram                           small                         melt                           camp                                  glad 

Maths

Watch the  video and complete the activity below.

( Answers at the end of the blog)

Theme/ English

Watch the presentation below . You will need a piece of paper or card and a pencil.

Reflection

Let’s think about love and kindness. Kindness makes the world a beautiful place.

What kind words will you say today ?

Have a lovely afternoon.

We really do miss you all – lots !

Looking forward to some live lessons after half term.

Year 1 team

Phonics Answers 

Maths answers:

Good Morning Year 1 

ICT – Safer Internet Day

 Click on the link below at 11am for a live lesson from the BBC. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons/safer-internet-day-live-lesson/zdh2wnb

Let’s start our morning with a beautiful song. Can you come up with your own actions?

Music

Handwriting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5O-WtwwRfc

You might notice that we are repeating some of our handwriting letters, this is because we want them to be beautiful.

Now have a go at writing these words using your best handwriting.

Phonics

Activity – Phase 4 Comprehension 

Fun Phonics

Did you know Alphablocks can really help us with our reading?  It’s fun too! 🙂

EPIC BOOKS – Reading Time

Our school  is excited about using a new  reading website called Epic Books.

Click on the image below and type in our class code : nlx6712

Click on your name. ( You may need to scroll down the page)

Click on your mailbox.  

You will find a book and video for you.

We have chosen a book and a video for you to watch this week.

We can see what you have read and watched and choose more books for you.

Will you be a reading super star ?

( This works during school hours – you will need a grown up to help after school hours. )

Maths

Story Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOqrEcyS9XU

Thank you for another lovely day of learning, well done we are very proud of you.

See you soon,

Year 1 Team 

Phase 4 Comprehension Answers

Maths answers :

1a) 8      b) 18    c) 18

2a)  9    b)7

3a) 19     b) 17