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22 September 2020

How do we learn the sounds? How do we learn how to sound out and blend?

Here is a video of the Monster phonics sounds. You can use this to practice the sounds together at home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRoFpvC0yn0&feature=youtu.be

If you are unsure about how we teach children to sound out and blend the words, here is a video to help.

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16 September 2020

We are going on a sound hunt...

Today the monster phonics made a huge mess in the garden! They left behind some phonics sounds and pictures for us to match to their correct initial sound. We worked as a team to match the pictures of the objects to their correct initial sound.

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16 September 2020

Picasso style portraits!

Today we created portraits in a different way! We learnt about Picasso and his unusual, different and creative artwork. After that we used our own ideas to create playful portraits in the style of Picasso. We selected and sued a variety of materials. We confidently talked about the process of our…

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10 September 2020

Friendship potion!

This week we have also learnt more about friendship. We learnt more words for friend such as; chum, pal, mate, companion and buddy! We created a friendship potion using the ingredients; helpfulness, kindness, funny and caring. We are using our potion to help remind us of what an amazing friend we…

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10 September 2020

All are welcome here!

We have read the book All Are Welcome this week. We have talked about similarities and differences, and how it doesn't matter about these things because we all belong. Ask us about it when we get home and we will tell you all about it! 

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1 September 2020

Receptions first day!

We had a super first day at school! We behaved beautifully, enjoyed our learning through play and we had a brilliant time learning with the Colour Monster! We talked about feelings and emotions, and explained to the Colour Monster the behaviour expected in school. Well done Reception! 

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25 August 2020

Welcome back to school!

Here is a short information story about returning to school. I hope it helps to reassure your child before starting back. 

We are looking forward to seeing you all and making more memories together in Class One!

See you soon!

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14 July 2020

Class One Home learning 15/7/2020.

Wednesday 15th July

 

Hello Class One,

 

This week our learning is around the story of How Many Legs! We will have some activities themed around the story, animals and lots of opportunities for maths learning this week. 

 

I hope you have a super week learning around the…

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12 July 2020

Class One Home learning 13/7/2020.

 

Monday 13th July

 

Hello Class One,

 

This week our learning is around the story of How Many Legs! We will have some activities themed around the story, animals and lots of opportunities for maths learning this week. 

 

I hope you have a super week learning around the…

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