Year 1 News
Hello, my name is Claire Lawson, mother of two, avid reader, film-lover, chocolate eater and tea-drinker! I’ve been teaching for over 20 years but only recently found that KS1 is the place to be and I now love being the teacher of your fabulous children who bring a smile to may face every day and make learning so much fun.
- 16/05/25
16/05/2025
This week in class we have been asking: in science, which senses do I need for taste and smell? In geography, is Kenya like Keyingham? In Jigsaw, what makes me a good friend? In RE, what special objects are needed to bring in Shabbat? In Music, why are there different sized notes on the glocken...Read Full Story - 09/05/25
09/05/2025
This week in class we have been asking: in RE, how might some Jewish people get ready for Shabbat? In geography, where is Kenya and what is it like? In science, what are all of the 5 senses and why do we need them? In music, how can I use the glockenspiels to improvise? In Jigsaw, what physical...Read Full Story - 02/05/25
02/05/2025
This week in class we have been asking: in Science, what senses do I need to see and hear? In geography, what can I use a globe for? In Computing, how do I add and remove text? In Food Technology, what equipment do I need to grate and ribbon vegetables? In Jigsaw, how can I be a good friend? In...Read Full Story - 25/04/25
25/04/2025
This week in class we have been asking: in RE, what is Shabbat for members of the Jewish community? In Science, how many body parts can you name and find? In Geography, what are the 7 continents called? In Computing, what do I use the programme Word for? In PE, what can help me to play tennis? In Wr...Read Full Story - 04/04/25
04/04/2025
This week in class we have been reviewing the following learning from this term: in Jigsaw, how do I keep healthy? In RE, who do Christians believe made the world and how can we protect it? In writing, how do I write a letter? In music, how does music make the world a better place? In DT...Read Full Story - 28/03/25
28/03/2025
This week in class we have been learning: In history, how has car design changed over time? We had an amazing time at the Streetlife Museum helping Dotty the Conductor find the right vehicle. In RE, what does science teach us about how the world began? In DT, what joins should I use to make my...Read Full Story - 21/03/25
21/03/2025
This week in class we have been learning: In history, how have trains changed over time? In science, what words can we use to describe Spring? In Jigsaw, I understand that medicines can make me feel better. In RE, does everyone believe in God? In PE, how do I walk like a gymnast? In writing, how do...Read Full Story - 14/03/25
14/3/2025
Y1’s Weekly Class Blog This week in class we have been learning: In history, how did air travel begin and built the first aeroplane to fly? In science, do all daffodils have the same number of petals and what signs of spring can we see? In Jigsaw, how does keeping clean keep me healthy? In RE...Read Full Story - 07/03/25
07/03/2025
This week in class we have been learning: In history, how did space travel begin? In science, what do scientists know about the moon? In Jigsaw, what healthy lifestyle choices can I make? In RE, is it possible to make something from nothing? In DT, how can I join card together? In PE, can I link my...Read Full Story - 28/02/25
28/02/2025
This week in class we have been learning: In science, how does night and day happen? In history, what transport is from the past and the present? In music, what does it mean to compose a piece of music? In Jigsaw, how can I lead a healthy lifestyle? In RE, does the Hristian story of how the world wa...Read Full Story - 14/02/25
14/02/2025
This week in class we have been learning: What a busy term it has been! We have been Geographers and learnt about the four compass directions and what is a rural and urban area. We have been Scientists and have learnt the properties of common materials and then chosen the most suitable for a dog...Read Full Story - 07/02/25
07/02/2025
This week in class we have been learning: in art, how can I make a sculpture like Charles McGee? In geography, what features can we find in a rural area and how do I use a compass? In science, what would the best material be for a dog’s bed? In writing, what is a synonym? In maths, how can som...Read Full Story