Welcome to year 1

Snow Day Activities

Please see below for some snow related activities your child could complete.

Enjoy the snow everyone!

Literacy

Snowy Story Drawing: Draw a picture of a snowy day and write one sentence about it.
Snow Day Poem: Write a short rhyming poem about snow (e.g., "Snow is white, it feels so cold, I make a snowman big and bold").
Word Hunt: Find and write 5 things you can see on a snowy day (e.g., snow, tree, boots).
Letter to a Snowman: Write a short letter to a snowman. What would you ask him?

Maths

Counting Snowballs: If you have 5 snowballs and make 3 more, how many do you have? Draw and count to check.
Shape in the Snow: Draw circles, triangles, and squares in the snow. How many can you make?
Measure the Snow: Use a ruler to measure how deep the snow is. Is it deeper near the door or the garden?

Science

Melting Snow: Bring some snow inside and watch it melt. How long does it take?
Snowflake Fun: Draw a big snowflake and colour it. Can you count how many arms it has?
Animal Tracks: Look for footprints in the snow. Who might have made them? Draw what you find.

Art and DT

Snowy Drawing: Draw a picture of a snowman or a snowy scene.
Paper Snowflakes: Fold paper and cut shapes to make a snowflake.
Snow Sculpture: Make a tiny snowman or snow animal outside.

PE

Snowball Target Game: Throw snowballs at a target (like a tree or bucket). Count how many hit!
Snow Angels: Lie on your back in the snow and move your arms and legs to make snow angels. How many can you do?
Snowy Jumping: Jump over small snow piles or pretend to hop like a rabbit in the snow.

Geography

Weather Watch: Look outside. Is it snowing? Write one sentence or draw a picture of what you see.
Snowy Countries: Ask an adult to help you find a snowy place on a map or globe.
Winter Clothes: Draw or write the names of clothes you wear in the snow (e.g., coat, scarf, gloves).

Fun Extras

Snowy Treasure Hunt: Look for things in the snow like sticks, leaves, or a shiny object. Draw what you find.
Hot Chocolate Time: Write or draw how to make hot chocolate. Don’t forget the marshmallows!
Winter Song: Make up a song about snow. Sing it to your family!

Welcome to Year One's Class Page

Here you will find our latest curriculum newsletters and pictures of the children working in our class.

Dear parent/carer

I am thrilled to begin my new role as year one class teacher and wanted to take a moment to express how excited I am to start this journey. I am really looking forward to getting to know all of the wonderful children and working alongside such a dedicated team. It’s a privilege to be part of this community, and I can’t wait to see all the great things we will accomplish together.

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask!

Miss Dembickjy

Little Wandle Phonics Scheme

Please visit the Little Wandle website for parents to support your child on their reading journey. There are documents that support you to help your child pronounce the phase 5 sounds correctly with the corresponding graphemes.

Please click the link below to find out more:

For parents | Letters and Sounds

Phase 5 Grow the Code

Grow the Code code lessons teach children systematically and incrementally an additional range of words that children can read which continually extends as the year goes on. Take a look at the Grow the Code Mats which your child uses at school.