This
week in English we have been researching rainforests. First we worked in groups
and shared the information we currently know. Then we read and listened to a PowerPoint
and learnt lots of new information. We recorded our new learning on our
research sheet as we are going to be authors and create our own non-fiction
books about the rainforest. We know they have to contain correct information!
We then continued our research using the internet. Here are links to sites we
looked at:
https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/search/rainforest/
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/rainforest.html
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/rainforest.html
Please
have a look at them over the next week to help your child learn more
interesting facts to include in their books.
On
Friday we used our research and practised our writing by choosing a picture and
writing two sentences about it. We tried to remember to use finger spaces,
capital letters, full stops and form our letters correctly.
As part
of our ‘Global Gardens’ topic we have been looking at maps and globes of the
world. We located Harpenden, London and the countries of the UK. We then ‘flew’
to Mexico and we will be investigating the differences between Harpenden
Mexico, including the climate, the physical geography and living in the
different countries.
This week in maths we have been counting in twos, fives and tens. Here are some examples of problems that we have solved.
  
Follow the link to count in 10s http://www.ictgames.com/newduckshoot10s.html
We were learning about making equal groups.
We then made equal groups.
Follow the link to read Julia Donaldson’s Spinderella which reinforces equal groups. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0-Ynhr0Udk
 
As part of our 'Global Gardens' topic we have been looking at plants in our area. First we idetified the different parts of plants and discussed what they plants uses them for. Please ask your child to explain to you!
      
Today in science we have been exploring our school grounds, looking at our own part of the global garden. We identified different plants and thought about why the plants grow in the different areas. We will be comparing this to what we find when we visit Batford next week. When you are out and about this weekend help your children notice the plants and learn to name them. If you are available to help with the trip on Tuesday we will be leaving at 9:30 and back by 11:45.
                
We hope you enjoy the wonderful weather - and hope it lasts for a while!
The Year One team
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