WELCOME TO RABBITS

A big thank you!

Mrs Hawkins, Mrs Webber and I would like to say a huge thank you for all of our wonderful presents we have received. It was so kind of you all. We have had a great year teaching your children and wish them all the very best for their next year in Hedgehogs class!

Have a lovely summer holidays :) x

Please continue to regularly practise the Year 1 Common Exception Words for both reading and spelling. The full list can be found in your child's school planner. 

Thank you.

Miss Maidment

12.07.22

Apologies for the lack of homework last week - unfortunately I was very unwell with COVID.

This week we will be focusing on Science for our home learning.  Open our Science Knowledge Organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block F.

The three questions for this week are:

1) What is a magnet?

2) What do the words 'attract' and 'repel' mean?

3) Complete the following sentences -

Opposite poles _________________. 

Similar poles _________________. 

Draw a diagram to show this. 

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

28.06.22

This week we will be focusing on Computing for our home learning.  Open our Computing Spreadsheets Knowledge Organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block F.

The three questions for this week are:

1) What does the word 'cells' mean?

2) What are rows and columns?

3) Open up 2Calculate - Spreadsheets - continue adding more to your spreadsheet or start your own if you haven't created one yet. Focus on adding clipart, adding animals to your zoo, moving the animals and then keeping them safe by using the locking tool. 

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete on Purple Mash next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

21.06.22

This week we will be focusing on Science for our home learning.  Open our Science Knowledge Organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block F.

The three questions for this week are:

1) What does the word 'material' mean?

2) Can you list the materials we have learnt about so far?

3) Have a look around your home and write down some objects you can see. For each object, label what type of material it is made from.

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

14.06.22

This week we will be focusing on Maths for our home learning.  Open our Maths Knowledge Organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block F.

The three questions for this week are:

1) Can you count in steps of 2 from 0 to 30? What pattern repeats when counting in steps of 2?

2) Can you count in steps of 5 from 0 to 60? What pattern repeats when counting in steps of 5?

3) Can you count in steps of 10 from 0 to 100? What pattern repeats when counting in steps of 10?

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

School trip - We are still in need of 5 parents for the Reception and Year 1 trip to Upton Country Park on Tuesday 14th June next week. If you are able to help please let Mrs Worsley know in the office. Unfortunately if we don't have enough adults to support the ratio of adults to children then the trip will not be able to go ahead, thank you.

07.06.22

This week we will be focusing on History for our home learning.  Open our History Knowledge Organiser and let's pre-learn some of the key vocabulary at home.

The three questions for this week are:

1) Can you write a definition for these words using the Knowledge Organiser?

• Prime Minister
• Budget
• Election

2) What recent event have we celebrated that is associated with the Queen? Why did we celebrate this? 

3) Create your own list of rules that you would make everyone follow if you were King or Queen!

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

24.05.22

This week we will be focusing on Geography for our home learning. Open our Geography knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block E. 

The three questions for this week are:

What is a continent?

Can you name the 7 continents and 5 oceans?

What are the differences between Antarctica and Africa?

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

17.05.22

This week we will be focusing on Science for our home learning. Open our Science knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block E. 

The three questions for this week are:

What is the difference between an evergreen and a deciduous tree?

Draw and label the key parts of a flowering plant and a tree. 

Go on a walk and use your observation skills to identify some evergreen and deciduous trees. Record any types of trees you can see.

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

10.05.22

This week we will be focusing on Maths for our home learning.

I have set 2 games on Purple Mash as 2Do's - 'Bond Bubbles' and 'Sequence Snake'.

If you want to challenge yourself, you can also write all of the numbers from 0-100 correctly!

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

03.05.22

This week we will be focusing on Phonics for our home learning.

In preparation for the National Phonics Screening that is taking place in Week 1 of Learning Block F, every child has been given a worksheet in the front of their planners that has QR codes each relating to a sound.

When you scan the QR code with a camera on either a phone or iPad, it will take you to a page that includes real words and alien words (works that aren't real) that contain a specific sound.

The Phonics Screen assesses the children on sounding and blending real and alien words so this is great practise for them. We ask the children to follow 3 simple steps:

1) Spot the special friends (the 2 or 3 letters that make 1 sound)

2) Sound the word out using 'Fred Talk'

3) Blend all the sounds together to say the whole word

It would be greatly appreciated if you could practise all of the sounds on the sheet as a continuous home learning task. Please find an online copy of this sheet at the top of this blog. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

26.04.22

This week we will be focusing on Computing for our home learning.  Open our Computing Knowledge Organiser and let's pre-learn some of the key vocabulary at home.

The three questions for this week are:

1) Can you write a definition for these words using the Knowledge Organiser?

• Code
• Instructions
• Actions

2) Can you draw a picture that links to these operations?

• Open, close or share a file
• Save your work
• Watch the instruction video

3) Thinking back to our previous unit (animated story books), what is meant by the terms 'sound effect' and 'font'? 

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

05.04.22

This week we will be focusing on Computing for our home learning.  Open our Computing knowledge organiser (Unit 1.6 Animated Story Books) and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block D. 

Log into Purple Mash and finish your animated story book on the 2Create a Story tool. Make sure to use 'My Story' not 'My Simple Story' so you can access all the features we have learned about. This will be set as a 2Do task. You have now finished the unit so should have the following things included on your story:

• pictures with animations
• text with different styles and sizes of fonts
• sound (recording of your own voice or from the folder)
• background
• copy and paste one of your pages and then edit it 

I look forward to seeing your work online. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

29.03.22

This week we will be focusing on Science for our home learning. Open our Science knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block D. 

The three questions for this week are:

What is a natural resource?

What is a manufactured resource?

What does recycling mean? Can you find some items around the house that are recyclable?

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

22.03.22

This week we will be focusing on History for our home learning. Open our History knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block D. 

The three questions for this week are:

Can you list some items that show a person is a king or queen (either being worn or held)?

What happens when a king or queen has their coronation?

King Charles I started a civil war when he didn't want to listen to parliament, what is a civil war?

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

Marble Treat Tuesday 22nd March

The children in rabbits have shown fantastic perseverance and positivity this week in their learning and they have earned a marble treat. They have voted to have a pyjama disco followed by a movie with some sweet or salted popcorn. In the disco I will give out sweets as a reward for winning some games. 

Please can you send your child in with their pyjamas in a named bag as they will be changing into them after lunch. They can also bring 1 small teddy if they wish. 

Please could you inform me of any dietary requirements.

DT Lesson Friday 1st April

In the DT lesson on Friday, the children will be making their own moving vehicle. The vehicle need a cardboard box for the chassis and round materials such as toilet/kitchen roll tubes or cotton reels for the wheels. Materials will be provided at school, however, if you have anything that can help with this, please send it in with your child at the beginning of next week. 

Thank you and have a lovely weekend!

Miss Maidment

15.03.22

This week we will be focusing on PE for our home learning.

Practise the following balances we have been learning about in our gymnastics lessons.

Remember to hold them for 5 seconds, focusing on showing stability by tensing your muscles so they are tight. 

• tuck
• straddle
• pike
• star
• dish
• arch
• front support
• back support

Once you have practised the shapes, have a go at creating a routine that includes at least 3 balances and moving around in between the balances using different types of travel (hopping, skipping, jogging).

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

08.03.22

This week we will be focusing on Maths for our home learning.

I have set a three '2Dos' on PurpleMash that include a quiz for the 2,5 and 10 times tables.

Please also feel free to follow the link below and complete any additional activities that will support your child with learning the 2,5 and 10 times tables. 

https://www.purplemash.com/#tab/tabletoons

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

01.03.22

This week we will be focusing on RE for our home learning. In Learning Block D, we will be focusing on The Easter Story. Re-watch the video to help you remember the story from today's lesson. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religious-studies-ks1-the-christian-story-of-easter/zhgv47h

The three questions for this week are:

What city did Jesus arrive in and how was he greeted?

What happened to Jesus after he was arrested in Jerusalem?

How did Mary know that Jesus had come back alive? 

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

15.02.22

This week we will be focusing on Computing for our home learning.  Open our Computing knowledge organiser (Unit 1.6 Animated Story Books) and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block C. 

The three questions for this week are:

What is an e-book?

What does animation mean?

Log into Purple Mash and continue to add more drawings and text to your animated story book on the 2Create a Story tool. This will be set as a 2Do task. 

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

08.02.22

This week we will be focusing on Geography for our home learning.  Open our Geography knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block C. 

The three questions for this week are:

What is a valley and where might you find one?

What is the capital of Northern Ireland and what is their native language?

Research Northern Ireland and write down 5 facts you have discovered.

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

01.02.22

This week we will be focusing on Art for our home learning. Open our Art knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block C. 

The three questions for this week are:

What is abstract art?

What are optical illusions? Can you find some examples of some optical illusion art work?

Draw a picture that includes some horizontal, vertical, cross hatch and diagonal lines?

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

25.01.22

This week we will be focusing on Science for our home learning.  Open our Science knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block C. 

The three questions for this week are:

What does a wind vane measure?

Describe what the word data means.

What is the tool called that measures rainfall? Can you draw this tool?

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

18.01.22

This week we will be focusing on Geography for our home learning.  Open our Geography knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block C. 

The three questions for this week are:

Can you name the 4 countries in the United Kingdom?

Can you draw, colour and name the Scottish flag?

Research the country Scotland and write down 5 facts that you have discovered about the country. 

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

11.01.22

This week we will be focusing on Science for our home learning.  Open our Science knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned so far during Learning Block C. 

The three questions for this week are:

Can you name the 4 seasons?

What happens to the trees and leaves in Autumn?

Choose a season and draw a picture that include things you might see in that season. For example, if you choose summer, you may want to draw a beach with sandcastles, the sun shining, ice creams and children swimming in the sea. 

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

17.12.21

Dear parents/carers,

Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers and cards you gifted us for Christmas. It was so kind of you all. We hope you have a lovely Christmas and a happy New Year! Stay safe and see you in 2022! 

Best wishes,

Miss Maidment and Mrs Hawkins

07.12.21

This week we will be focusing on Art for our home learning.  Open our Art knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in Art so far during Learning Block B. 

The three questions for this week are:

Have a look at Miro's drawing on the knowledge organiser. What are the different types of lines used in this drawing? Do you notice any shapes?

Name some different types of materials that artists may use to create lines.

Create your own Christmas themes picture using lots of different types of lines. Label the different types of lines you have used. Also, think about the thickness of your lines.

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

30.11.21

This week we will be focusing on Computing for our home learning.  Open our Computing knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in Computing so far during Learning Block B.

The three questions for this week are:

1) What is a pictogram?

2) Complete the 2Do 'Green Class Pictogram' on purple mash. 

3) Have a play on the phonics games set as a 2Do - focusing on the sounds 'ai' 'ee' 'oo' (boot) and 'oo' (wood).

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

23.11.21

This week we will be focusing on History for our home learning.  Open our History knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in History so far during Learning Block B.

The three questions for this week are:

Can you list some examples of sources that historians use to study the past?

What do archeologists do?

Where do you normally find artefacts and can you give some examples of some that we discovered at Must Farm in our last History lesson? Use this website to help you. http://www.mustfarm.com/bronze-age-settlement/discoveries/

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

16.11.21

This week we will be focusing on Science for our home learning.  Open our Science knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in Science so far during Learning Block B.

The three questions for this week are:

What are the different groups of animals that we have looked at so far?

Can you give an example of some animals within those groups?

Many of the animals we have looked at in Science have adapted to live in their environment, for example, Camels have long eyelashes to keep sand from their eyes. Can you think of any other animals that have adapted to their environment and how they have done this?

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

09.11.21

This week we will be focusing on Art for our home learning.  Open our Art knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in Art so far during Learning Block B. 

The three questions for this week are:

What are the different types of lines used in Art?

Have a look at the picture 'Saskia in a Straw Hat' on the Art knowledge organiser. What different lines can you see being drawn in this picture?

Have a go at creating your own picture using lots of different types of lines. You may want to use a pencil, some paint or some string - it's up to you!

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next week. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

02.11.21

This week we will be focusing on History for our home learning.  Open our History knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in History so far during Learning Block B. This week we have been discovering what History is all about.

The three questions for this week are:

What does History mean?

What does a historian do?

Can you make a list of some objects that were made/used in the past and some objects that are made/used in the present day?

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next Monday. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

19.10.21

This week we will be focusing on Science for our home learning.  Open our Science knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in Science so far during Learning Block A. This week we have been learning about sensory impairment. 

The three questions for this week are:

If someone is blind, what can they not do?

When someone is blind they can use braille to read. Try and find some objects at home with some braille on.

If someone is deaf, they can use sign language to communicate with people. In class, we learnt some sign language of some common phrases we might use in school. Have a go at signing your own name. You can use this link here to practise - https://www.british-sign.co.uk/fingerspelling-alphabet-charts/

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next Monday. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

12.10.21

This week we will be focusing on Computing for our home learning.  Open our Computing knowledge organiser (Online Safety) and use the knowledge you have learned in Computing so far during Learning Block A.

The three tasks for this week are:

Log in to Purple Mash using your username and password.

Continue to create your own avatar. Make sure you save your work once you have finished!

Explore the Tools and Games section.

You can choose to complete one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next Monday. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

05.10.21

This week we will be focusing on Art for our home learning.  Open our Art knowledge organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in Art so far during Learning Block A.

The three questions for this week are:

What colour do we add to a colour to make the tint lighter? What colour do we add to a colour to make the shade darker?

Can you give some examples of warm and cool colours?

Think back to the paintings we looked at using warm or cool colours. Choose either warm or cool colours and create your own drawing or painting using just these colours. 

You can choose to answer one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next Monday. 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

28.09.21

This week we will be focusing on Geography for our home learning.  Open our Geography Knowledge Organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in Geography so far during Learning Block A.

The three questions for this week are:

Can you tell me what an 'aerial view' is?

What does the word 'location' mean?

Have a go at drawing a map of your home. Can you label some key features such as the kitchen?

You can choose to answer one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next Monday. A big well done and thank you for some fantastic pieces of home learning from last week! 

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment

21.09.21

This week we will be focusing on Science for our home learning.  Open our Science Knowledge Organiser and use the knowledge you have learned in Science so far during Learning Block A.

The three questions for this week are:

What can you tell me about our 5 senses we have as humans?

Can you list the 5 senses and what body part they are associated with?

Can you write down 1 example of each sense you notice around your home? For example, I can smell dinner in the oven. 

You can choose to answer one, two or all three questions! I look forward to seeing whatever you choose to complete in school next Monday.

Kind regards,

Miss Maidment