In Year 1, we are learning about our local area. We are looking at our school from a bird’s eye view and using directional vocabulary to describe the location of features and routes. We are also noticing different features of the school grounds and local area.
Later on this term, we will be learning to use a simple map of the local area and creating our own map of a familiar route.
In Year 1, we have enjoyed visiting the Computer Suite and starting our Computing learning.
We have been learning the names of the different parts of the computer using vocabulary such as monitor, keyboard and mouse.
We started this term by playing a variety of games on Poisson Rouge. Next, we will be practising our skills in Paint and learning to save our work to the computer.
In year one, our new Owls, Moles and Rabbits have been getting to know their new classrooms and have settled well in to year one life.
In the afternoon, we have continued our own learning during our COOL Time sessions and have enjoyed exploring many different activities. Here are just a few of the things we have been up to so far…