Class 1 - Autumn 2025 - All About Me
Year 1 - Artists
Over the last few weeks Year 1 have been busy little artists! We’ve had a fantastic time exploring different ways to make marks and create art, using all sorts of exciting materials.
The children experimented with pencils, crayons, wax crayons, and felt pens, discovering how each one makes a different kind of mark on the paper. It was amazing to see them noticing the different textures, colours, and effects they could create just by changing the tool they were using. There was lots of chatter about thick lines, thin lines, soft shading, and bold colours – our classroom was full of creativity!
As part of our art journey, we also looked at the work of Piet Mondrian, a famous artist known for using primary colours (red, yellow, and blue), straight lines, and simple shapes in his paintings. The children were fascinated by how he created such striking pictures using only a few colours and shapes.
After exploring his work, the children got the chance to make their own Mondrian-inspired masterpieces! Using rulers and coloured paper, they created beautiful pieces of art by arranging rectangles and squares, and carefully choosing where to add their primary colours. The results were fantastic – bright, bold, and very creative!
Amazing scientists
The children in Year 1 have shown great enthusiasm when finding out about their bodies. We have sung songs, learnt a dance and looked at models of skeletons. They were really curious when learning about their internal organs and were keen to share their knowledge with their friends. It was lovely to see them so engaged in their learning.
Welcome back to a brand-new school year! The theme for the children in Year 1 is ‘All About Me’. This theme is always a favourite with the children, as it gives them a chance to explore what makes them special, how their amazing bodies work, and how they grow and change over time. The children have already thought about what they know about their bodies as well as thinking about what they would like to find out. During the theme the children will also exploring how to keep their bodies healthy by finding out about a balanced diet, the importance of exercise as well as the importance of good hygiene.
Through the History sessions the children will also discuss how they change as they get older, ordering pictures and events on timelines as well as comparing toys today with those in the past.
We are all looking forward to seeing the children in Year 1 thrive and to find out how amazing they are!