All the children will bring home a phonics pack. Please practice daily, feel free to cut them up and stick them around the house.

Talk homework

Share your facts about Captain James Cook with someone at home.

Abacus - The children can access this resource via the website and complete one game as their Mathematics homework. https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk 

The children have their own log in details, these can be found in their reading diaries. The school code is kmm7 in the bottom box.

Reading

Please see the letter regarding reading expectations in the front of your child’s reading diary. Please ensure your child has their reading folder in school everyday.

Thank you for your support in getting the children changed for PE in school now. It is a life skill that will lead to great independence for the children. Please can you ensure ALL items of clothing are clearly named as the children will then be able to identify their own clothing.

Within Arithmetic we have been comparing numbers and within Mathematics we have been writing and using numbers to 20.

In English, we have been on a journey down a river and found lots of things along the way. We have story mapped the text independently and written some fantastic sentences to describe each part.

During our Global learning topic of ‘Life below water’, we have learnt about Captain James Cook and the voyages he went on. We have written a fact file about him including a map of his journey and a picture of him.

Within Science, we have identified different types of animals and their features and we then compared different species.

“I have liked learning about Captain James Cook.” (Mila).

“I enjoyed doing writing.” (Matilda. M).

“I liked doing my handwriting.” (Matilda. B).

“I have enjoyed helping my friends if they are stuck with their writing.” (Tilly).

The Year 1 email address in a direct way of contacting the Year One Team –

year1@buckdenacademy.org

Have a safe and happy weekend.

All of the staff in Year 1 (Miss Freeman, Mrs Romaine, Miss Kelly, Mrs Walton and Miss Shad) would like to say a huge thank you for all of the wonderful gifts that you sent in for us, we have been thoroughly spoilt and look forward to using our goodies over the Christmas holidays.

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Talk homework

Name different objects around your house, their properties and why are made that way. (A window is made of glass as its transparent so you can see through it).

Abacus - The children can access this resource via the website and complete one game as their Mathematics homework. https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk 

The children have their own log in details, these can be found in their reading diaries. The school code is kmm7 in the bottom box.

Reading

Please make sure you read at least three times a week and this is then recorded in the reading record book.

Within Mathematics, we have used our subitizing skills in our Arithmetic lessons and using our subtraction knowledge to find the missing part.

In English, we have started our new book, The Jolly Christmas Postman. So far we have story mapped the postman visiting the Three Bears Cottage. We have written some fantastic reason why Baby Bear should or should not forgive Goldilocks.

During Global learning, we have compared past and present photographs of Buckden Village and noticed lots of changes, as well some photographs being in black and white. We have completed a traffic survey and we found out that cars were the most popular mode of transport in Buckden.

In Science, we have tested some materials and found out about their properties.

“I liked doing Phonics, I enjoyed writing.” (Tilly).

“I have enjoyed doing my spellings.” (Matlida. B).

“I liked doing my handwriting.” (Archer).

“I have enjoyed doing Phonics.” (Eden).

The Year 1 email address in a direct way of contacting Mrs Romaine –

year1@buckdenacademy.org

Have a safe and happy weekend.

Sycamore Class and Mrs Romaine. : )

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Talk homework

Recall your number facts to 10 to someone at home.

Abacus - The children can access this resource via the website and complete one game as their Mathematics homework. https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk 

The children have their own log in details, these can be found in their reading diaries. The school code is kmm7 in the bottom box.

Reading

Please make sure you read at least three times a week and this is then recorded in the reading record book.

Within Mathematics, we have had an amazing time outside knocking down ten stacking cups and writing the addition calculations (see the photos).

In English, we explored sand, water and mud outside and used our speaking and listening skills, discussing our memories of times we have played with these malleable materials. This links to our poems ‘Marlarks, Seaside and Water’ in our poetry book.

During Global learning we have used our map work skills and identified all of the communal areas of Buckden, like the Village hall and the church.

In Science, we have identified everyday objects and the materials they are made of. We sorted these into a Venn diagram (please see the photos).

“I have liked colouring in and doing handwriting practice about Remembrance day.” (Edmund).

“I liked colouring the poppies too.” (Arthur).

“I liked knocking down the cups in Maths.” (Jimmy).

“I have enjoyed doing the tracing.” (Archer).

The Year 1 email address in a direct way of contacting Mrs Romaine –

year1@buckdenacademy.org

Have a safe and happy weekend.

Sycamore Class and Mrs Romaine.