30.9.25
Rivers and the water cycle
Rivers will be a mini-topic this week. Building on last term's habitat work, we'll delve into rivers, the water cycle, mapping, and water. It's going to be an exciting week! Plus, we'll get to play with lots of water!
Monday | Sound - Revise oo Handwriting - S s Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc | Deepening Understanding - How many marbles will a boat hold? Maths games |
Tuesday | Sound - Revise ar Handwriting - T t Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Patterns and relationships in number. Maths games |
Wednesday | Sound - Revise or Handwriting - U u Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Number formation 11 Maths games |
Thursday | Sound - Revise air Handwriting - V v Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Number formation 12 Maths games |
Friday | Sound - Revise ir Handwriting - W w Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Number formation 13 Maths games |
Home Support | Play with the sounds covered so far. Regular reading - every day. | Play with numbers 0 - 20+ Count to numbers above 20 Spot numbers in the environment. |
23.6.25
Where did the caterpillar go?
This week, we will be exploring the life cycle of a butterfly. To do this, we will be using the fabulous book by Eric Carle - The Very Hungry Caterpillar. We will talk about the difference between butterflies and moths and try to identify butterflies in the Maweni Garden and Forest School. We will also learn about symmetry, patterns and changes in our lives.
If the hot weather continues, please do not forget to apply sun cream to your child in the morning and provide them with a hat.
Monday | Sound - Revise ay Handwriting - Oo Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc | Represent maps with models Maths games |
Tuesday | Sound - Revise ee Handwriting - P p Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Create own maps from familiar places Maths games |
Wednesday | Sound - Revise igh Handwriting - Q q Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Create own maps and plans from story situations Maths games |
Thursday | Sound - Revise ow Handwriting - R r Activity - Read, Write, Inc & library time | Mapping games Maths games |
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Home Support | Play with the sounds covered so far. Regular reading - every day. | Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Count to numbers above 10. Spot numbers in the environment. |
16.6.25
Pip and Egg
Your children were amazing at the Music Festival on Wednesday. Their behaviour was exemplary, and their singing and dancing were extraordinary! Well done, Class 1. It was a privilege to enjoy the experience with them.
I hope all the dads had a lovely Father's Day and enjoyed their Father's Day cards.
This week, we will explore the theme of friendship through the book Pip and Egg. This delightful story compares the life cycles of a plant and a bird, sparking conversations about the importance of friendship and what makes a good friend.
Monday | Sound - Revise ou Handwriting - J j Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc | Replicate and build scenes and constructions Maths games |
Tuesday | Sound - Revise oy Handwriting - K k Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Visualise from different positions Maths games |
Wednesday | Sound - Revise th Handwriting - L l Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Describe Position Maths games |
Thursday | Sound - Revise sh Handwriting - M m Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Positional games Maths games |
Friday | Sound - Revise ch Handwriting - N n Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Give instructions to build Maths games |
Home Support | Play with the sounds covered so far. Regular reading - every day. | Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Count to numbers above 10. Spot numbers in the environment. |
9.6.25
Once upon a time...
This week, we will be celebrating fairytales! Throughout the week, we'll explore a variety of fairytales by reading, writing, and acting them out. On Wednesday, we have our very exciting Early Years Music Festival. Please remember to dress as a character from a fairy tale for the festival.
Monday | Sound - Revise ar Handwriting - F f Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc | Even and Odd Sharing Maths games |
Tuesday | Sound - Revise or Handwriting - G g Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Play with a build doubles Maths games |
Wednesday | Music Festival |
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Thursday | Sound - Revise air Handwriting - H h Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Identify units of repeating patterns Maths games |
Friday | Sound - Revise ir Handwriting - I i Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Create own pattern rules Maths games |
Home Support | Play with the sounds covered so far. Regular reading - every day. | Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Count to numbers above 10. Spot numbers in the environment. |
2.6.25
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
I hope you all had a wonderful half-term and enjoyed the break.
This week, we will be exploring birds and their lifecycles. We will be talking about the wide variety of birds that live on planet Earth and their habitats, and what birds we can see around Hanley Swan. On Tuesday, we might even get a visit from a Little Hen! Please feel free to pop in and say hello at the end of the day.
As part of our work on oracy, we will also be learning a special poem to mark D-Day.
If the sun continues to shine, please remember to apply sun cream to your children before they come to school. They will also need a hat to wear when they go outside.
Monday | Sound - Revise ay Handwriting - A a Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc | Explore Sharing Maths games |
Tuesday | Sound - Revise ee Handwriting - B b Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Sharing Maths games |
Wednesday | Sound - Revise igh Handwriting - Pen/dough Disco /Write Dance Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Explore grouping Maths games |
Thursday | Sound - Revise ow Handwriting - C c Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Grouping Maths games |
Friday | Sound - Revise oo Handwriting - D d & E e Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Even and Odd Sharing Maths games |
Home Support | Play with the sounds covered so far. Regular reading - every day. | Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Count to numbers above 10. Spot numbers in the environment. |
19.5.25
The Oak Tree
What a fabulous half-term we have had! The children continue to grow in confidence and ability.
This week, we will finish our theme on 'plant growth' by focusing on trees. We will use Julia Donaldson's book, The Oak Tree, to support our learning. We will also spend some time on the school field, observing our wonderful oak trees up close.
On Wednesday, Barry will join us to share a story from the Bible.
Have a fantastic half-term break! Please try to do a bit of reading with your child during the time off.
Monday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ew Handwriting - Y y Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc | Find 2D shapes within 3D shapes Maths games |
Tuesday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ire Handwriting - Z z Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Writing numbers to 20 Maths games |
Wednesday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ear Handwriting - Pen/dough Disco /Write Dance Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Writing numbers above 20 Maths games |
Thursday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ure Handwriting - Revise all letters Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Playing with numbers Maths games |
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Home Support | Play with the sounds covered so far. Regular reading - every day. | Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Count to numbers above 10. Spot numbers in the environment. |
12.5.25
Plant Growth
Thank you for the photos last week. The children had a wonderful time sharing them and discussing how they have grown.
This week, we will explore plant growth and enjoy the stories of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle.
We will investigate how plants grow and spend some time in the allotment planting seeds.
Additionally, the Year 5 students will join us for a few mornings this week to assist with reading, writing, and maths.
Monday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce er Handwriting - V v Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc | Manipulate Shapes (Tanagrams) Maths games |
Tuesday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ow (in cow) Handwriting - W w Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Explain Shape Arrangements Maths games |
Wednesday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ai Handwriting - Pen/dough Disco /Write Dance Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Compose Shapes Maths games |
Thursday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce oa Handwriting - X x Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Decompose Shapes Maths games |
Friday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ew Handwriting - Yy Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Copy 2D shape Pictures Maths games |
Home Support | Play with the sounds covered so far. Regular reading - every day. | Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Count to numbers above 10. Spot numbers in the environment. |
5.5.25
Human Growth
This week, we will focus on human growth. We will learn about the main stages of life, how we grow, and what we need for a healthy lifestyle. We will explore the parts of the body and discuss the variety of food groups necessary for our bodies to function well.
We will also be talking about how we have grown. It would be wonderful if your child could share a photo of themselves as a baby. The photos can be printed out and brought into class or emailed to class1@hanleyswanps.org.uk. (The photos will be deleted immediately after the 'show and tell').
Forest School starts on Thursday. Please remember to send old clothes in if they are not already in school.
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Tuesday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce a-e Handwriting - S s Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Take away Maths games |
Wednesday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce i-e Handwriting - Pen/dough Disco /Write Dance Activity - Read, Write, Inc | How many did I take away? Maths games |
Thursday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce o-e Handwriting - T t Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Select shapes for a purpose Maths games |
Friday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce u-e Handwriting - U u Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Rotate shapes Maths games |
Home Support | Play with the sounds covered so far. Regular reading - every day. | Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Count to numbers above 10. Spot numbers in the environment |
28.4.25
Living or not living?
Welcome back!
I hope you all had a lovely Easter and the children had a well-deserved rest.
We are jumping straight back into the swing of things this week by finding out about their Easter holiday and starting our topic on 'growth'.
We will begin by exploring the difference between things that are alive and things that are not alive.
PE will start on Wednesday, so please do not forget their PE kit.
Please remember to return the reading books (in the plastic wallets) and the library book on Monday. Many thanks.
Monday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ea Handwriting - O o Activity - News & Writing & Read, Write, Inc | Verbal counting beyond 20 Maths games |
Tuesday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce oi Handwriting - P p Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Verbal counting patterns Maths games |
Wednesday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce aw Handwriting - Pen/dough Disco /Write Dance Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Adding more Maths games |
Thursday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce are Handwriting - Q q Activity - Read, Write, Inc | How many did I add? Maths games |
Friday | Sound - Revise set 2. Introduce ur Handwriting - R r Activity - Read, Write, Inc | Adding on a number line and number square Maths games |
Home Support | Play with the sounds covered so far. Regular reading - every day. | Play with numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Count to numbers above 10. Spot numbers in the environment. |