Update - 030420

Today is officially the last day of the spring term. If it wasn’t for these unusual times we find ourselves in due to Covid-19, we would have just had parents’ evening and we would all be looking forward to breaking up for the Easter holiday.
Instead, school is running a reduced provision for the children of key workers and other children from families identified as needing some additional support and most people (staff at St. Matthew’s included) find themselves working from home, while trying to entertain their own children and to help them with their home learning too. The only exception to this is Good Friday and Easter Monday, when school will be closed to all pupils.
Having just done a week at home, while trying to keep on top of work and keep my boys in some sort of routine, I know how hard it is. We have been doing two or three activities of his school work each day, but there has been plenty of play, exercise and quiet time in between (thanks to iPlayer). We haven’t managed to do everything in his home learning this week and that’s fine. We have to look after everyone’s well-being too.
With the next fortnight being the official school holidays, it is important everyone takes a break. With not being able to go to church or take part in the usual ceremonies and activities this year, it will be a very strange Easter Week. Mr. Drake has put some activities on the school website to help us celebrate the most important event on our Christian year, the resurrection of Jesus. Easter is a time of hope and new life, so let us try to use that message to stay positive for the coming weeks.
As well as thinking about Easter, you could use this holiday period to work on new skills like tying your laces or telling the time. If you want to keep your brain sharp, class teachers have put a wealth of information on to their class pages on the website. They are incredible resources, so tap into some of those. Teachers will not be updating class timetables for the next two weeks.
Finally, all of the staff at St. Matthew’s would like to thank you for keeping your children at home and only contacting school at essential times. By staying home, you are helping to keep the community safe and directly supporting the NHS by reducing the chances of Coronavirus spreading, placing unnecessary strain on the health service.
I am sure that you would join me in thanking the staff at St. Matthew’s for everything they are doing at the moment. This situation can be stressful at times and we are all trying to live and work with something that we don’t fully understand. The whole staff team has pulled together to try to do the best for our community, while at the same time trying to ensure that their own family are safe and well. The have shown amazing dedication and commitment.
Thank you for your support
Mr. S. Murphy

St Matthew's Primary SchoolSt Matthew's CofE Primary School

Year 1 2019 - 2020

Mrs Hardy

Mrs Holmes

Welcome to Year 1 smiley

We hope both you and your families are all safe and well and are following the Government Guidance to help keep yourselves and others safe around you.

We want you to know we are missing you all very much.  We wish there was a way to be in touch and see what you are getting up to whilst you're at home.....for now we will continue to update our class page weekly.  We send our love and best wishes to everyone at this difficult time.

Please try to have a restful Easter holiday together - enjoy the weather where possible, play together, bake, or learn a new skill and most importantly have lots of fun!

Take care and look after yourself and those around you.

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Happy Easter to you all....

The Year One Team

 

Songs to support learning at home:

The Big Number Song – this gives the children the opportunity to practise counting to 100 and beyond…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0dJWfQHF8Y

Count 10-100 - Couting in 10's forwards and backwards is a Year One target for the end of the year.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gmEe0-_ex8

Left and Right Robot - We love dancing along to this one!  Left and Right Song

The Alphabet Song - practice saying the letter names in today's song.  Can you also write them in the correct order?  Can you write each letter as they are said in the song?....you'll have to be quick!

The Seasons Song - (we replace 'Fall' with Autumn)  Children in Year One need to know about Seasonal changes- if you are able to get out and about this weekend look for signs of Spring.

 

Today's Challenge

A little note for parents...
This Easter holiday to help look after my own wellbeing I am setting myself a daily challenge - one thing I want to achieve in the day - this might be to do the pile of the ironing (that keeps growing!), wash the children's bedding or do a bit of weeding in the garden.  I am finding if I do this it gives me motivation for the day and makes me feel a sense of achievement...no matter how small the job!

Mrs Holmes x

 

 Home Learning Opportunities

Please remember, where possible, learning should be fun and enjoyable and can happen in lots of different multisensory ways...build keywords using lego; act out a story using soft toys; play bingo; hunt for hidden letters around the home....learning is possible anywhere!

 

Useful websites for additional opportunities at home:

Children love to use ICT and aren't always aware they are learning when using a tablet or phone.  We have compiled a list of a few favourite websites we enjoy using in Year One that your child may find engaging at home.

English: These are really useful to give them a little bit of extra practise in a fun and engaging way.....

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/Phase3Menu.htm

https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase-3

****Newly added to the page****

 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv

Cbeebies Storytime - FREE App - A great online Library.

Cbeebies Storytime App - an online library linked to favourite Cbeebies shows.

Teach Your Monster to Read - A FREE App - you would normally pay for this but it is currently free and is a great way to practise phonics skills.

 

Maths:  Children are securing their number bonds up to 10 (6+4, 8+2 etc)  We are also reading and recording addition and subtraction calculations within 20.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting

https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/index.html

 

Websites to support Physical Activity and Wellbeing:

Cosmic Yoga: This is a website the children are used to using in the classroom - we like some calm and quiet time at the end of a busy morning!

https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

PE with Joe Wicks: Monday to Friday at 9am - a great way to start the day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6r99N3kXME

 

Keep an eye open for more updates daily....

The Year One Team yes

 

 

Files to Download

Year One Home Learning Timetable 23rd March Ultimate times tables test! Ultimate times tables test - parent pack Home Learning Timetable week beginning 30.3.2020 Easter Maths The Easter Story Powerpoint Easter English Literacy Activity book Five Senses Scavenger Hunt

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