St Michael's C
of E Primary SchoolWelcome to Year 1
PE
This half term, Year 1 have been thoroughly enjoying their PE lessons, taking part in a range of fun and engaging activities. They have been developing their fundamental movement skills, with a focus on running, balancing and exploring different ways of moving their bodies. The children have been practising their coordination, control and spatial awareness while learning to move safely and confidently. They have also been developing their listening skills by following instructions, responding to signals and taking turns during activities. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm, confidence and enjoyment grow as they try new challenges, work together and develop their physical skills.
Year 1 PE
Literacy
Year 1 have been enjoying their literacy lessons by exploring and performing stories and poems such as The Enormous Turnip and Rainy Day. They have been working together to learn the poem, using expression and actions. As well as this, they have been developing their understanding of rhyme by listening carefully to words that sound alike and identifying rhyming patterns within the poem. Through practising and performing together, Year 1 have been building their confidence, speaking and listening skills, and enjoyment of poetry.
Year 1 Literacy
Topic
Year 1 have been learning about their local area and exploring the differences between town and the countryside. They have been identifying key features of each environment, such as buildings, shops and busy roads in towns, compared to fields, farms and open spaces in the countryside. The children have enjoyed discussing the similarities and differences between the two settings and developing their understanding of the world around them.
Year 1 Geography
Science
Year 1 Science
Year 1 have been learning about our topic All About Me. They have been exploring and identifying different parts of the human body and learning about the important role each part plays. The children have also taken part in a range of fun, hands-on activities to investigate their five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. They have enjoyed using their senses to explore the world around them, making observations and discussing how we use our senses every day.