We have had a very busy and exciting few weeks in Year 1. The children have settled beautifully into the second half of the autumn term and have been working incredibly hard across all areas of learning. It has been wonderful to see them growing in confidence, supporting one another and showing such enthusiasm each day.

In English, we have been focusing on writing full sentences, remembering to use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops. The children have especially enjoyed exploring The Jolly Postman, using the story to inspire their own wonderful sentences and imaginative ideas. They have spent time thinking carefully about the different characters, the letters they write and the journeys our friendly postman might make. We have also looked at how stories are structured, helping the children build their own simple narratives and develop their creativity.

In Maths, we have been developing our skills in addition and subtraction. The children have been using practical equipment, drawings and number lines to solve problems and explain their thinking. They have worked both independently and in pairs, discussing their ideas and learning to choose the most efficient strategies. It has been lovely to see their confidence grow as they spot number patterns, use mathematical vocabulary and share their methods so clearly with the class.

In Science, we have been learning all about the seasons. We have discussed how the weather changes throughout the year, how the trees change and what we might see in our environment during autumn and winter. The children have enjoyed observing signs of the seasons around school, talking about changes in daylight and comparing the clothing we wear at different times of year. They have also shared their own experiences of seasonal celebrations and family traditions, which has helped deepen our discussions.

With the festive season fast approaching, we have begun preparing for our Christmas concert. The children have been working hard to learn their new songs, actions and performance routines, and the classroom has been filled with beautiful singing and excitement. They are very much looking forward to sharing their performance with you and we can already see how proud they are of their efforts.

We are incredibly proud of the children’s enthusiasm, effort and positive attitudes this term. They continue to amaze us with their curiosity and determination. We look forward to all the wonderful learning still to come as we move through the rest of the autumn term and into the new year.