This morning Fireflies and Grasshoppers were treated to a special assembly all about looking after their teeth. They also met Derek the Dragon who showed them how to clean their teeth properly.
This term our topic is ‘On the Beach.’ Please visit the Fireflies’ information page, (on the school website) to find out what we shall be learning this term.
In art, Fireflies have been learning about continuous line drawings. They have applied their newly learnt skills, to replicate the famous sunflowers paintings by Vincent Van Gogh.
The children also experimented with different ways of adding texture to paint. They added salt, flour and oats to the paint to give different textures. The children then applied the different textures of paint to their artwork.
Fireflies have had a fun filled morning learning all about Charles Darwin.
They learnt about Charles Darwin’s early life, and his 5 year journey on HMS Beagle, around the Galápagos Islands. They then became explorers; discovering some of the different species of animals that Charles Darwin collected during his voyage. This is a great starting point for our history work.
We are excited to say that we have organised a Charles Darwin Workshop for Fireflies on Wednesday 2nd February. Please find attached a letter with further information.
The children in Fireflies have enjoyed learning about ‘The First Christmas.’ We have put together a simple version of the Nativity (with a few current day anecdotes.) We have been extremely impressed with the children’s motivation and perseverance. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as they did!
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year!
I have attached a video to support parents when reading with their child at home. The video demonstrates how we teach children to say the ‘pure’ sounds in school. I hope you find it useful.
As we approach the time of year where children are going to need their coats, please could I ask parents to teach their children how to put their coats on independently.
Please note that Fireflies will only need to come into school in their PE kit on a Wednesday and Friday. Please come into school in uniform on a Monday.
We hope you all had a lovely Summer break and are feeling refreshed and looking forward to starting school.
This term our topic is Sensational Structures. To find out about the learning that will be taking place this term, please visit the Fireflies information page ( just click on Classes>Fireflies>Information.) You will also find lots of useful links on the page that will help you to support your child’s learning at home.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on
Fireflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk.
We are really looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your break!
As an end of term treat, Class 1 have had an African themed day which has linked in with our topic work about Africa.
The children have enjoyed creating their own African sunset picture, making beaded bracelets and binoculars, African dancing, drumming and going on their own Safari in search of African animals.
This week the children have been writing to the children at Little Explorers who will be starting school in September. They have told them all about school life. The children have been extremely motivated in their writing. They were very excited to think that all their friends at pre-school would read their letters.
As part of our topic work on Africa, Class 1 children have learning about the country of Kenya. They have learnt about the landscape of Kenya and compared village life in Kenya to life in Ditton Priors.
To help the children understand the physical features of Kenya, the children have worked together to create and label their own 3D maps of Kenya. Some of the children have been so enthused by their work, they have even been creating their own maps at home.
Class 1 have produced some fantastic pieces of artwork based on the book ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance.‘
We have used their artwork along with their favourite quotes from the story, to make a lovely display. The children are very proud of their work and we thought parents at home would enjoy seeing it too!
Children in Class 1 have been learning about the Easter story and why Christians celebrate Easter.
The children started by learning about Palm Sunday. They retold the story through drama and used what they had learnt to write about the important events that took place on Palm Sunday.
As the children continued to learn about the Easter story, we discussed the significance of the cross as a religious symbol. They enjoyed decorating a wooden cross (which was made for us by Mrs Welch) with flowers made from tissue paper and painted egg cartons. We even took the cross with us to Forest School.
At Forest school, the children made Easter gardens and enjoyed an Easter egg hunt with a mathematical twist. Their efforts were rewarded with a treat from the Easter Bunny which went down a treat!
Palm Sunday
Wishing you all a happy Easter from Class 1.
The children in Class 1 have thoroughly enjoyed designing, making and evaluating their wheeled vehicles. They have produced some fantastic pieces. We have had a range of multi-coloured cars, tractors, lorries and even a digger!
Class 1 have been reading the books ‘Mr Gumpy’s Motor Car’ and Mr Gumpy’s outing.’
They were really excited to have a visit from Mr Gumpy today. They had already prepared their questions for Mr Gumpy and really enjoyed the opportunity to ask him them.They were able to find out lots of information about him. They found out where he lived, if he had any pets and how fast his car could go. There were also lots of requests to go for a ride in his motor car and his boat!
The children will be using what they have found out to write what they have learnt about Mr Gumpy.
The first ever train was developed by George Stephenson and ran the length of the Stockton to Darlington railway which is 25 miles. Class 1’s challenge is to see how many times we can (collectively) complete the length of the railway.
Firstly, I hope everyone had a good Christmas and send everyone my best wishes for the New Year!
I had hoped to see all the children today but unfortunately that is not going to be possible. Due to the current lockdown, all learning will be taking place remotely, at least until February half-term.
I am aware that for many parents this is their first experience of remote learning during lockdown. During lockdown, it is a Government expectation that children will engage with online learning and that children are set work to support their learning.
I will be using the Tapestry platform to set work on a daily basis. Any completed work will need to be submitted using Tapestry by 3:30pm to get feedback from either myself or Mrs Rollings.
If there are any issues/barriers to assessing or completing remote work, please contact me as soon as possible. Please be assured we will try to help you in any way we can.
I have sent further information via Tapestry and would be extremely grateful if you could check your Tapestry notifications and acknowledge receipt by ticking ‘like’ on the page.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me: class1@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk.
Please could you ensure that your child brings their blue reading record book into school with them everyday.
I would also be grateful if parents could sign their child’s reading record to show that they have read with their child. This will help us to ensure that their reading books get changed.
Please send your child into school, in their warm, outdoor PE kit, on a Friday (no shorts please.) A warm coat would also be advisable.
Many thanks
N.Fox
I am really pleased to see how many of you have already been on the app! I have now released a few more lists for you to have a go at.
Well done and keep up the great work!
Mrs Fox
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