Chestnut class spring curriculum

Chestnut's Capers

This week we will be learning about:

English - we are writing our own versions of the traditional fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood.

Maths - exploring addition and subtraction within 20. Measuring volume and capacity.

Science -we have had a fantastic hands on visit from Frogmore Paper Mill. We made our own paper, compared strength of papers and found out about all the daily uses of this material.

History - creating historical timelines and asking questions about the seaside 100 years ago.

DT -finding out about different types of materials used for houses across the world.

Meet the Year 1 Team

Mrs Thompson – teaching Year 1 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Mrs Eaglestone – teaching Year 1 on Tuesdays

Ms Fox – supporting Year 1 everyday

What do I need at school?

Water bottles – you child will need a water bottle every day
Reading books - to be brought in everyday
Coats - we will be going outside in all weathers so please bring a coat every day
PE Kit – a fully named PE kit should be at school every week. (our PE days are Tuesday and Wednesday)
Wellies and waterproof trousers – for outdoor forest school activities (these will be stored at school) Similar to reception, we will go outside in all weathers
Old shirt or painting apron – for painting and craft
Library books – for Thursday to swap (it may be easier to keep it in their bags and take it out to read it)