Lifecycle of a frog

Pine have learnt all about the lifecycle of an amphibian today. We have compared the lifecycles of different amphibians and played a leap frog game to test our knowledge. We discussed in groups how temperature may affect an egg hatching and worked scientifically by using data to draw conclusions.

The Little Gardener

This week, our story is “The Little Gardener”. We have learnt about what is needed to care for a garden and keep plants growing. We have been enjoying exploring a variety of tuff trays filled with exciting activities. We especially loved creating flower potions and perfume at the potion station, where we had fun transferring ingredients and making “milkshakes.” We enjoyed spending time in our small world garden, using our imaginations to explore and play. Read more

D&T

During this half term, Year 1 are focusing on smoothies. So far we have named fruit and vegetables and understood where they grow. For today’s lesson we practiced our cutting and juicing skills ready to make our smoothies! We spoke about being safe and how to use the equipment properly

Cutting and Juicing

Our Year 1 Design and Technology learning has been full of excitement as we begin working towards making our own smoothies! 🍓🍌 So far, the children have been learning to identify a range of fruits and vegetables, as well as discovering where they grow around the world.  Today, we focused on the important skills we will need to make our smoothies. The children practised cutting and juicing techniques safely, while also learning about the importance Read more

Comparing Animals

This fun and interactive lesson introduced children to animal body parts and how animals can be grouped by their features. Working in pairs, pupils acted out body parts from the Animal Body Parts presentation—such as tails, fins and trunks—while their partner guessed. They then extended their ideas by inventing actions for new body parts like gills, claws, whiskers and snouts. Using the Comparing Animals presentation, children explored how animals can be sorted into groups. They Read more

Forest School fun

Ash moved their art learning outdoors, using the natural environment as inspiration while working with clay. The woodland setting, filled with leaves, trees, and varied textures, sparked creativity and encouraged curiosity throughout the activities. In the first session, pupils were introduced to clay and given time to explore how it feels and behaves. They experimented with shaping and manipulating the material, building confidence in using it. They practised a range of fundamental techniques, including: Rolling Read more

Cookery Club Week 4

  This week in cookery club, the children have been busy learning how to make simple, healthy sandwiches. The children began by discussing what makes a good sandwich. They explored different types of bread, fillings, and combinations, thinking about taste, texture, and appearance. Making sandwiches might sound simple, but it involves a surprising number of important skills: Spreading Cutting and slicing Assembling Measuring and choosing The children evaluated their sandwiches by tasting them and discussing Read more