Florence Nightingale 
This term we have been learning about what life was like in the past and thinking about the hopes and aspirations people had. We especially enjoyed making lanterns and imagining what it must have been like to be a soldier in the darkness, with only the light of Florence's Nightingale's lamp for comfort. 

Representation

We are using manipulatives to represent our numbers in different ways.

Science 
In our experiment, we tested different objects to see whether they would float or sink in water. We discovered that objects that were light for their size, such as plastic pieces and wood usually floated. Heavier objects like metal items and rocks sank to the bottom. This showed us that floating and sinking depend on an object's density. Our experiment helped us understand why some things stay on the surface while others go straight down.

Space

In Autumn 2 we are learning about space and our significant person, Neil Armstrong. We have been thinking about what life would be like as an astronaut  and using our imaginations to explore the challenges and excitement of travelling in space. 

Bring Yer Wellies 
We went on our school trip to Bring Yer Wellies. We learned about compost and plants by looking at wormeries and planting oregano. We built sandcastles. We enjoyed building dens and having a boat race. It was a fun day!

World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day arrived on 3rd March. It was a great opportunity to inspire children to get more interested in the natural world. We started by looking and listening to local birds in Todmorden. We enjoyed looking at all birds in the wild, and thought about all the ways we can help them. 

Science Week

For science week we have been learning about why we need bees!

Place Value
In class one, the children have been learning all about numbers with 10. They are:
This hands on approach is helping the children build a strong foundation in number sense and place value.
Florence Nightingale
During our visit to Lotherton Hall, we met Florence Nightingale and even saw her pet owl. She took us on a tour of the house where we learned all about her childhood and her incredible adventures she had throughout her life. We discovered how she became a famous nurse and why she is still remembered today. We also had the chance to role play with hospital equipment, which helped us understand how nurses cared for patients in the past and present. It was fun and informative experience that brought history to life. 
Art
We wanted to explore texture, so we used chunky crayons and went outdoors. The children experimented with different surfaces to see what pattern they would create, discovering how texture can change the look and feel of their artwork. 
Lowry Inspired Artwork
We explored texture, colour, and patterns, and then collaged our picture together. The class thoroughly enjoyed learning about Lowry and creating artwork in his style.
Mini Olympics 
Class One took part in the Mini Olympics on the 18th November. The event involved a circuit of activities to test balance, speed, control and coordination.
The class performed brilliantly throughout the challenges and we are proud to say that we won 1st place!
DT - Making a fruit salad 

Fruit Salad Activity

We first looked at different seasonal fruits and talked about which ones we liked. We tasted some fruits to help us decide what we wanted to use in our fruit salad. Next, we used different tools to cut, slice, peel, and chop the fruit. We worked carefully to prepare the fruit and add it to our bowl. At the end, we enjoyed eating the fruit salad together. We also tried some fruits that we thought we didn’t like before, and some of us discovered new fruits that we enjoyed!

Science Week

For science week we have been learning about why birds make nests and then we made our own.