Author: Lisa Keys

We are all really proud of this young man! Congratulations!

I hope you managed to see some fireworks. Today we found out the meaning behind

Remember remember the 5th of November

Gunpowder, treason and plot!

Then we went outside and drew our very own firework display in chalk!

This afternoon we found out all about the Parthenon in Greece and talked about why it is a special place. We then sketched it, which wasn’t easy but I’m sure you’ll agree they look fabulous!

It looks like you have been very busy at home over half term! If you still have photos of any home learning to send in please do to year1@damers.dorset.sch.uk – don’t forget to put your child’s name and class in the subject box. Many Thanks Mrs Keys

I have loved getting to know your children this half term. They are an energetic class with a real love for learning! Today they will be bringing home their home learning leaflet with some great ideas for things they might like to do with you over the next few weeks. Just in case anyone loses their paper copy I have added it to the blog here too. Have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to seeing you all again in November! Where has the time gone!

Every week a group of children get the chance to visit the pond, it is one of our favourite places to be.

This morning we made the most of the glorious sunshine and painted our pumpkins outside.

So far this term we have been working on numbers up to 10 in lots of different ways. Being able to quickly work with small numbers is so important! There is a great website called Hit the Button which really supports developing these key mental skills. Please try the number bonds, doubles and halves (numbers up to ten). Have fun!

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

This afternoon we made little clay pumpkins in the outdoor classroom. They look so lovely and we can’t wait to paint them next week ready to bring home for half term. Before we used the clay outside we had a little practise using our play doh in the classroom. I think you’ll agree we’ve had a busy week!