Year 1 and 2

A Showcase of work from from Year 1 and 2

10 months ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by

Snow day activities- Year 2!

Snow‑Day Outdoor Word Activities – Year 2

Homophones (Sounds the same, different spellings and meanings)
Due to the snow, school is closed today. There is no expectation for formal learning, but if you would like to do something light and enjoyable with your child, here are some optional outdoor word activities linked to our Year 2 learning this week. We have been learning about homophones – words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
These activities are designed to be fun, practical and easy to dip into, using the snow and outdoor environment as inspiration. Even a short conversation about words is valuable.

❄️ 1. Homophone Snowball Match

Focus: Recognising and matching homophones
What you need:
  • Paper, card or chalk
How to play:
  1. Write pairs of homophones on paper or on the ground, for example:
    • there / their / they’re
    • to / too / two
    • here / hear
    • one / won
  2. Place them around the garden or outdoor space.
  3. Call out a sentence, such as:

 

“I can hear the snow crunch.”

  1. Your child finds the correct word and explains why it fits.

⛄ 2. Build a Snow Sentence

Focus: Choosing the correct homophone in context
What you need:
  • Snow, chalk, or paper
How to play:
  1. Say a sentence out loud with a missing word, for example:

 

“We ran over ____ to play in the snow.” (there / their)

  1. Your child chooses the correct homophone.
  2. Write the sentence in the snow or with chalk.
Challenge: Can they explain the meaning of the word they chose?

❄️ 3. Freeze and Choose

Focus: Understanding word meaning
How to play:
  1. Call out a homophone pair, for example see / sea.
  2. Say a sentence.
  3. If the sentence matches the first word, your child freezes. If it matches the second word, they jump.
Example sentences:
  • “We went to the sea.”
  • “I can see my breath in the cold air.”

🧤 4. Outdoor Homophone Sort

Focus: Sorting words by meaning
What you need:
  • Two hoops, buckets or chalk circles
How to play:
  1. Label each area with a homophone (e.g. bare / bear).
  2. Call out sentences.
  3. Your child moves to the correct word.

☃️ 5. Snowy Homophone Hunt

Focus: Applying homophones in real situations
How to play:
  1. While outside, look for chances to use homophones:
    • which / witch
    • right / write
    • sun / son
  2. Say a sentence together and talk about which spelling fits.

❄️ 6. Snow‑Day Writing (Optional)

Focus: Writing sentences using homophones correctly
What to do:
  • Encourage your child to write one or two sentences about the snow using a homophone, for example:
    • We went too far on the icy path.
    • I can hear the wind blowing.
Don’t worry about perfect spelling – the key learning is choosing the correct homophone.

✅ Helpful Notes for Parents

  • These activities are optional and should be kept relaxed.
  • Talking about word meaning is more important than writing lots.
  • Short bursts (5–10 minutes) are plenty.
❄️ Enjoy the snow and stay safe!
Your child continues to build their English skills through talking, reading and exploring language together.

10 months ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by

Snow day phonics year 1!

Snow‑Day Outdoor Phonics Activities

For Year 1 – Phase 5 (Essential Letters and Sounds)
Due to the snow, school is closed today. There is no expectation for formal learning, but if you would like to do a little phonics with your child, here are some optional, outdoor phonics activities you could enjoy together.
They are designed to be short, playful and practical, using the winter weather as an opportunity for learning while getting some fresh air. Even a few minutes of talking about sounds and words is helpful.

❄️ 1. Snowball Grapheme Hunt

How to play:
  1. Choose a sound your child is learning  (Flashcards- sound specific ), for example /ai/.
  2. Write the different spellings on paper or the ground:
    • ai, ay, a‑e, ea
  3. Hide them around the garden or outdoor space.
  4. Call out a word (e.g. day, rain, cake).
  5. Your child finds and points to the grapheme (flash card or written sound) that fits the word.
Talk about:
“Why does this word use ay instead of ai?”

⛄ 2. Build‑a‑Word Snowman

How to play:
  1. Draw large circles or “snowballs” on the ground.
  2. Say a Phase 5 word and ask your child to ‘build it’ by writing the graphemes.
Example words:
  • snowy
  • floating
  • bright
  • winter

☃️ 3. Snowy Sentence Walk

How to play:

  1. Write a simple sentence on paper strips and place each word outside in order.
    • The snow is bright and white.
  2. Your child walks along, reading each word.
  3. Ask them to spot:
    • Harder to read and spell words within the sentence.
Extra challenge: Can the children spot the adjectives in the sentence?

❄️ 4. Outdoor Writing: Winter Caption

What to do:
  • Look at the outdoor scene: snow, frost, breath in the air.
  • Talk the sentence aloud first.
  • Encourage your child to write a caption, for example:
    • The ice on the path is slippery.
    • The snow looks beautiful in the light.
Remind your child to:
  • Say each word aloud
  • Make spelling choices using their Phase 5 knowledge
  • Use capital letters and full stops
Here are some videos to help with phoneme pronunciation:
Phase 3:

 

Phase 5:

✅ Helpful Tips for Parents

  • It’s okay if spelling isn’t perfect – phonically plausible spellings are encouraged.
  • Praise effort, not speed.
  • Short, active sessions (10–15 minutes) are ideal!
❄️ Have fun learning outdoors and enjoy the snow!
Your child is still making great progress in phonics just by talking, reading, and playing with sounds.
11 months ago
Posted on 19th Dec 2025 by

Spellings 05.01.26-09.01.26

Mrs Clarke / Miss Hickman / Mrs Bate Year 1 1/2B:

hair, chair, stair, pair, pure, cure, picture, sure, he, she

Miss Cole / Mrs Whitehead / Mrs Longville Year 2 1/2B:

ball, tall, love, want, usual, treasure, Asia, conclusion, night, blue

11 months ago
Posted on 17th Dec 2025 by

The Inn-spectors Nativity- That’s a wrap!

We are absolutely bursting with pride after this year’s nativity performance, Inn-spectors! Every child shone on stage and gave their very best. From the moment the very beginning, the audience was treated to clear, confident speaking and singing that was truly out of this world. Our soloists were simply outstanding, and the whole cast brought the story to life with energy and enthusiasm.

There were even moments of comedy that had everyone smiling – what a fantastic way to celebrate the season together! It was a joy to see the children’s hard work and talent come through so beautifully.

A huge thank you to all our parents for your incredible support with learning lines, preparing costumes, and cheering the children on. Your help makes all the difference, and we couldn’t do it without you.

Well done to everyone involved – you’ve made this Christmas truly special!

11 months ago
Posted on 15th Dec 2025 by

Spellings 15.12.25-19.12.25

Mrs Clarke / Miss Hickman / Mrs Whitehead / Mrs Longville:

coin, soil, boil, spoil, ear, fear, year, beard, as, is

Miss Cole / Mrs Bate:

door, floor, most, child, with, some, glove, London, wash, watch

11 months ago
Posted on 10th Dec 2025 by

Fizz Pop Science Assembly – A Morning of Exciting Experiments!

This morning, we were thrilled to welcome the Fizz Pop Science team into school for a fantastic assembly. The classroom was buzzing with excitement as the staff wowed us with incredible science experiments that sparked curiosity and amazement among our pupils. From mind-bending demonstrations to fun, hands-on learning, it was a brilliant way to bring science to life!

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Starting in January, Fizz Pop Science will be running an after-school science club with the exciting theme: “Science at Work” – exploring how science shapes the world around us in everyday life.
This is a wonderful opportunity for children to discover real-world science through engaging experiments and activities beyond the classroom.

Places are limited to 20 and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss out!

You need to sign up on their website: https://fizzpopscience.co.uk/afterschoolbooking/
See the poster attached below for more details, you must sign up through their website before 31st December!

Church of the Ascension – Letter – T3 26

11 months ago
Posted on 10th Dec 2025 by

Year 1 Visit to Our Local Church for Christmas Activities.

Last week, our Year 1 children enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at our local church, taking part in festive activities that helped them explore the true meaning of Christmas.

During their visit, the children reflected on some important themes such as joy, bravery, and welcoming. Through stories, crafts, and discussions, they considered how these values can be part of their own lives and the world around them.

The afternoon also encouraged curiosity and deep thinking. The children shared some big questions they would like to ask, such as ‘Why is it important to welcome others?’

It was a thoughtful and inspiring experience that brought learning to life in a meaningful way. A big thank you to the church community for making us feel so welcome and helping us celebrate this special season together.

11 months ago
Posted on 05th Dec 2025 by

08.12-25-12.12.25 Spellings

Mrs Clarke / Miss Hickman / Mrs Whitehead / Mrs Longville:

fork, sort, storm, North, owl, down, town, frown, into, pull

Miss Cole / Mrs Bate:

key, valley, face, place, pencil, fossil, city, there, because, beautiful

11 months ago
Posted on 05th Dec 2025 by

Year 1 & 2 Welcome a Special Visitor.

This week, our Year 1 and Year 2 children enjoyed a very special visit from one of our school’s former headteachers, Mr Green. As part of their learning about the history of our school, the children had the opportunity to hear first-hand stories about how the school has changed over the years, as well as what has stayed the same.

The children were fascinated to learn about past traditions, old classrooms, and the ways teaching and learning have developed. They asked thoughtful questions and were excited to compare their experiences with those of pupils from many years ago.

We are grateful to our visitor for sharing their memories and bringing our school’s history to life. It was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to deepen their understanding of the past and feel even more connected to the place they learn and grow every day.

11 months ago
Posted on 28th Nov 2025 by

01.12.25-05.12.25

Mrs Clarke / Miss Hickman / Mrs Whitehead / Mrs Longville:

turn, burst, curl, hurt, zoo, moon, scoop, rooftop, to, go

Miss Cole / Mrs Bate:

knee, know, sign, design, write, what, undo, wrap, steak, break