Y1 (2019/2020)

UOI What a lovely surprise to come back from our mid-term break and see how much our bean plants had grown, a natural introduction to our new UOI; 'All living things go through a process of change'. Alex observes how much his plant, from home has grown. The children are very excited to see the change and growth in their beans. Hugo is absolutely thrilled at how much his bean plant has grown. Maths This week the children have been completing math's tasks at various stations set up in the classroom.  One station gave the children the opportunity to practise their addition skills by playing the dice game. At a second station the children made up their own addition sums using a number balance. Hugo thinks carefully as to where he should place his weight in order to make it balance. Linux matches the multiplication sum to the picture. Alex very feeling proud of the addition sum he made. Literacy As the children's...

Literacy "Books are a uniquely portable magic.”  Stephen King It would seem that the children of Year 1 wholeheartedly agree with Mr. King. Linux engrossed in his book. Korwan enjoying a story read by Ms Bom Maths Measurement was the mathematical focus for the week. We focused on what measurement actually was, the type of things we measure and why measurement is important. We then went on to explore the use of informal units to measure, for example paperclips or unifix cubes.  Finally we measured our handspans and used these to measure things in the classroom. Ms Bom helps Linux to measure the metre stick using his handspan. Khung uses his handspan to measure the height of the table. Hugo measures the number balance using his handspan. UOI What a wonderful term to work on the  UOI unit, Celebrations.  We have enjoyed so many celebrations this term including Chinese New Year, children's birthdays and of course this week ...

Global Play Day Play is the highest form of research. Albert Einstein. Research shows that children learn through play, as well as having fun.  It was with great enthusiasm therefore, that UDIS took part in the Global Play Day on Wednesday. The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Tanat concentrating on building his car. Alex choosing his materials carefully. Linux busy creating. Literacy The sound for this week has been 'k'.  To reinforce this sound the children engaged in a variety of activities such as, using clay to make things beginning with 'k', making 'kings' crowns' and making kites. Linux proudly shows off his 'King's crown'. As we are studying Celebrations for our UOI we have linked that to our literacy and have written about our favourite celebration. UOI This week we learned about the Japanese festival Setsubun which occurs on February 3rd and all about 'Oni', the ...