Year 1
Class Saint: St Christopher
Class Teacher: Mrs. R. Tsai
Curriculum
October 2025
This half term in Science the children have been learning about different animal classifications. Children know there are 5 groupings of animals – mammals, reptiles, fish, birds and amphibians and can confidently name an animal that belongs to each group. This was demonstrated during a practical activity where the children sat in a circle with a range of animals and they each had a turn of putting an animal into the correct classification.
Everyone got their chosen animal correct – well done Year 1!
We also played a game outside to differentiate which animals are carnivores,
herbivores and omnivores where the children had to find animal cards around the
playground and name whether their animal ate meat, plants or both.
As part of the topic of animals the children have been learning about the human
body and discovered that we are mammals too! We discussed that mammals such as dogs, cats and elephants have legs, arms, skin, fur (our hair) and drink milk as a baby just like we do as humans. Further to this we have learnt our body parts through movement and song and also identified each of the 5 senses links to a different body part. We played a sound bingo game to test our listening and used a feeling bag of assorted items and textures to test our sense of touch.
We also enjoyed an activity where the children had to use their noses to try to guess the smell of different jars without seeing the item inside. Full pictures of these activities can be found on Google Classroom.
This topic has allowed the children to broaden their knowledge on animals and
humans through both written work and interactive activities and they are well on their way to being super scientists!
A Trip to Abberton! - June 2025
Year 1 had an amazing day at Abberton Reservoir, exploring seasonal changes, plants, and local wildlife. During nature walks, the children spotted seasonal signs, identified various plants, and observed birds and insects in their natural habitats. They took part in hands-on activities that enhanced their understanding of the natural world, building on their classroom learning. It was a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved.
R.E. - The Ascension of Jesus - May 2025
This half term, our Year 1 children completed their learning about the Ascension of Jesus. They explored the story of how Jesus returned to heaven, forty days after Easter, and discussed what it means today.
To help them understand and remember this important event, the children created beautiful pictures using cotton wool to show Jesus ascending into the clouds. This creative activity helped bring the story to life and sparked some lovely conversations about faith and heaven.
Maths - Investigating Length and Height - March 2025
In Year 1, students engaged in practical activities to develop their understanding of length and height. These activities helped them compare, measure, and describe objects using everyday language such as “longer,” “shorter,” “taller,” and “smaller.”
One key activity involved using non-standard units like cubes, blocks, or hands to measure objects around the classroom. For example, children compared the height of different objects using cubes and recorded their findings. They also practiced ordering items from shortest to tallest or longest to shortest, reinforcing their understanding of size differences.
Through these activities, children developed key mathematical vocabulary and began to grasp the importance of accurate measurement. They also improved their problem-solving skills by estimating lengths before measuring and discussing their results. Can you guess how long some of the objects were?
