We have had a great start to life in Year 1.
One Wednesday, we explored the base and found out about the different areas and activities that are available to us, such as woodwork, small world, role play, a reading tent, craft area, iPad corner, investigation area and funky fingers.
These are some of our highlights this week...
The reading tent has been a big hit as the children enjoyed cosying up outside with a book.
There has been lots of interest in the woodwork area as the children have enjoyed constructing with the saws and hammers. If you have any small off-cuts of wood that we could use here, they would be much appreciated. Thanks.
We have been very impressed with the children's problem solving skills when they have been playing with the pipes and guttering to transport the balls. It was lovely to see them working together collaboratively to find the best ways of doing things.
We have also enjoyed learning about the human body in our science investigation area.
It has been lovely to hear about some of the things the children got up to during the summer as they shared their memory bags. If they have not brought their bag in, please could they do this Monday so that they will be able to share their memories.
We have been very impressed with the children's behaviour and enthusiasm this week and look forward to lots more learning and having fun!
Notes
- Our PE lessons will be Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ensure that your child brings in their PE kit ready for this if they have not already done so.
- From Monday, we will be putting a trolley of word bags by the Year 1 entrance. You may continue to access these as you did in Reception as your child learns the new words. We will explain how this works to our new parents.
- We have been hearing the children read this week and have started sending them home with new reading records and books. Please try to hear your child read - little and often - ideally daily if possible. It would also help us if you could add your comments each week to let us know how they are getting on with their reading at home.
- If any parents would like to help out in Year 1 on a regular basis or with one-off events, please let the team know how you can help us.
- Finally, on Monday, we will be sending home a note about the 'Chocolate WOW Day' we will be having to launch our new topic.
Have a lovely weekend,
The Year 1 Team
