Year 1 - Summer 2 - Week 4

Date: 25th Jun 2026 @ 2:51pm

What a wonderful week we have had!

In Maths this week, we focused on place value, recapping our previous learning about tens and ones. The children used Base 10 resources to support their understanding, helping them to physically build and represent numbers. We began working with numbers up to 100, focusing on how many tens and ones each number contains. To deepen their understanding, we also used a hundred square to help visualise numbers within 100, noticing patterns such as counting in tens and spotting sequences. These practical and visual approaches supported the children in developing a secure understanding of place value and how numbers are structured.

In English this week, the children stepped into the role of Bear from our class story Goldilocks and Just the One Bear. They had so much fun working in role, asking thoughtful questions to one another about the story. The children used their understanding of the text brilliantly, asking imaginative and insightful questions such as, “How did you feel when you were walking through the streets?”, “Why did you sit on a cactus?” and “How did the porridge taste?” They then extended this activity by writing a diary entry from Bear’s point of view. The children worked hard to include adjectives and use exciting punctuation to make their writing engaging for the reader. We were so impressed with their creativity and effort.

In History, we continued our learning about toys from the past, taking a closer look at how different toys were made and how they were played with. The children enjoyed exploring the differences between toys from the past and present, developing a deeper understanding of how materials and designs have changed over time.

Our highlight this week was spending the morning in Year 2! The children had the opportunity to explore the classroom and take part in a discussion about the similarities and differences between Year 1 and Year 2. They shared lots of thoughtful ideas and asked excellent questions, showing real maturity and excitement about the transition. It was lovely to see how reassured they felt about what will stay the same, as well as their enthusiasm for the new opportunities Year 2 will bring. To celebrate, we created a class paper chain, with each child writing something they are excited about on a strip before linking them together. It was a wonderful way to bring all of our ideas together.

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