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Willow Class

What a fantastic start we have had in Willow Class! The children have settled into school life wonderfully, and I have been so impressed by how confidently they have approached their first week.

It has been such a joy getting to know each of their individual personalities. We have already shared lots of smiles and laughter, and I am really looking forward to seeing their confidence grow as we get to know each other even more.

The children have got stuck straight into their learning, showing fantastic enthusiasm and determination. We have been busy with phonics, handwriting, writing, maths, science, PE, Religion and Worldviews, and they have worked incredibly hard across the week.

They should feel very proud of themselves and everything they have achieved already. What a brilliant first week — I can't wait to see what the rest of our year together brings!

Mrs McKenna

Willow Class Information

Welcome to Willow Class! We hope you find the information here useful.

 

Class expectations:

Please ensure your child:

  • Brings their reading book into school everyday
  • Reads at least 3 times a week with a signature in reading records
  • Wears the correct uniform
  • Brings their knowledge organiser folder (blue folder) into school each day
  • Completes three sessions of Numbots practice outside of school each week.

Please refer to school policies or ask about any of the above if you are unsure. 

 

Home learning

Please try to read with your child at least three times a week, but ideally every night. Reading is one of the most important (and, in my opinion, most enjoyable!) things you can do together at the end of the day.

It doesn’t have to be a long session. Snuggling up with a book, sharing a story and talking about the pictures and characters can make such a difference to your child’s reading, vocabulary, confidence and love of books.

I can already see the joy the children get from books, and it is wonderful to watch! Let’s keep that love of reading growing by making books a special part of both school and home life. 

Numbots logins are kept in the children’s reading records, but please don’t hesitate to be in touch if your child is having trouble getting online. Certificates are given out weekly in Celebration Assembly to celebrate excellent effort on Numbots! 

What are we doing in class?

We have lots of exciting learning planned for this term! Here’s a little glimpse into what we will be getting up to in our different subjects.

Maths
In Maths, we are developing our understanding of place value and numbers within 20. We will be learning how numbers are made up and how to represent them in different ways. We will then move on to addition and subtraction, using practical resources, drawings and number sentences to help us solve problems and explain our thinking.

English
In English, we are enjoying a range of wonderful books, including I Want My Hat Back. We will use our books as inspiration to innovate stories, create our own characters and write new endings. Alongside developing our creativity and vocabulary, we will be working hard to make sure our writing is accurate, with a particular focus on using capital letters and full stops correctly. We will also continue to develop our letter formation, handwriting and presentation.

Geography
In Geography, we are exploring our wonderful world and finding out why some places are hot and some places are cold. We will learn about different parts of the world, compare places with different climates and begin to understand how their location affects the weather they experience.

PE
In PE, we are developing our ball and racket skills. We will be practising throwing, catching, controlling and moving with a ball, as well as developing our hand-eye coordination and learning how to use a racket. We will also be working on our teamwork, communication and ability to follow rules.

Science
In Science, we are learning all about animals, including humans. We will be finding out how to identify and name a variety of common animals and learning how to sort and classify animals into different groups, such as mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects. We will explore what animals need to survive and stay healthy, including food, water, air and suitable habitats. We will also learn about the different types of food that animals eat and use scientific vocabulary such as herbivore, carnivore and omnivore.

Art and Design

In Art and Design, we will be exploring the wonderful world of landscapes. We are learning what a landscape is and looking at the work of the famous artist Claude Monet, particularly his beautiful use of colour, light and nature. Our main focus is developing our drawing skills, including using different lines, shapes and textures to create detailed landscape pictures. We are enjoying observing the world around us and using our creativity to create our own landscapes inspired by Monet.

We have such a busy and exciting term ahead, and I can't wait to see the children’s curiosity, confidence and enthusiasm continue to grow!

 

Fantastic Learning

Class Gallery

History: What toys did our great grandparents/grandparents play with when they were young?

We spent the morning playing with different toys; many of which children said they would love to play with today!