Year 1 - Summer 2 - Week 3

Date: 17th Jun 2026 @ 8:43pm

What a fantastic week we have had!

In Maths this week, our learning focused on halves and quarters. The children took part in a range of practical and engaging activities to help deepen their understanding of fractions. They explored sharing objects into equal groups, folding shapes and using visual representations to recognise one half and one quarter. These hands-on experiences supported the children in developing their understanding that fractions are equal parts of a whole, in line with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum. The children showed great enthusiasm and growing confidence as they began to recognise and describe simple fractions in a variety of contexts.

In English, we used our phonics knowledge to spell words and create sentences, focusing on Set 2 and Set 3 sounds. The children worked hard to apply their learning independently, using Fred Talk to segment each word carefully before writing. This process really helped them to build accuracy and confidence in their spelling. We also practised dictation this week, using lots of “my turn, your turn” to support memory and sentence recall. The children did a fantastic job of listening carefully, holding sentences and writing them down, really putting their learning to the test.

In History, we continued our learning about toys from the past. The children enjoyed reflecting on what they had learned last week and were excited to share the work they had completed at home with their families. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm and involvement, and we loved hearing about the special toys that family members played with when they were younger. This helped the children develop a stronger understanding of how toys have changed over time.

In Science this week, we explored the life cycle of a plant. The children learned about each stage, from seed to fully grown plant, and described what happens at each point using pictures and simple descriptive sentences. They enjoyed discussing how plants grow and what they need to survive, linking their learning to the world around them.

Our highlight this week was our fantastic class trip to Tatton Park! We had an amazing time learning all about the Victorians and what life was like for children during that time. The children were fully engaged throughout the day and loved experiencing the life of a servant, being able to act like servants all day really brought our learning to life.

Well done, Year 1, for another wonderful week of learning. Have a lovely weekend, and thank you as always for your continued support.