Ponsbourne St Mary's Church Of England Primary School

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Explorers (Years 1 and 2)

Welcome to the Explorers class page. Miss Gibson is the teacher and Mrs Sahbaz is the teaching assistant.

We have PE lessons on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Children should come into school in suitable uniform and trainers.

We have our Forest School lesson on Friday mornings. Children need long sleeves and trousers to ensure their arms and legs are protected. Wellies should also be in school on Fridays.

Spellings are on Thursdays and Handwriting is due in on Fridays. A topic grid is given out at the beginning of each half term.

Reading Workshop Information

Please click here for the Reading Presentation

Please click here for the Reading Prompt Questions for Key Stage One

Phonics Workshop Information

Please click here for the Phonics Presentation

Please click here for the Little Wandle Parent Resources

Curriculum Map

Please click the link below to view the curriculum map for Explorers.

Spring Term Curriculum Map

Autumn Term 2023

As part of our science topic, Animals including Humans, we grew butterflies. We closely monitored the transformation of a butterfly.

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In art, the children created some print making in groups. They painted the background using hands and feet and then worked together to draw flowers.

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In science, we have been learning about day and night. We learnt how shadows are formed and the children had a go at making shadow puppets.

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In maths, Year One have been revising place value through a variety of games.

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Ponsbourne St Mary's Church Of England Primary School

Let Your Light Shine

Explorers (Years 1 and 2)

Welcome to the Explorers class page. Miss Gibson is the teacher and Mrs Sahbaz is the teaching assistant.

We have PE lessons on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Children should come into school in suitable uniform and trainers.

We have our Forest School lesson on Friday mornings. Children need long sleeves and trousers to ensure their arms and legs are protected. Wellies should also be in school on Fridays.

Spellings are on Thursdays and Handwriting is due in on Fridays. A topic grid is given out at the beginning of each half term.

Reading Workshop Information

Please click here for the Reading Presentation

Please click here for the Reading Prompt Questions for Key Stage One

Phonics Workshop Information

Please click here for the Phonics Presentation

Please click here for the Little Wandle Parent Resources

Curriculum Map

Please click the link below to view the curriculum map for Explorers.

Spring Term Curriculum Map

Autumn Term 2023

As part of our science topic, Animals including Humans, we grew butterflies. We closely monitored the transformation of a butterfly.

Butterflies - image 0
Butterflies - image 1
Butterflies - image 2

In art, the children created some print making in groups. They painted the background using hands and feet and then worked together to draw flowers.

Hands and Feet Flower Art - image 0
Hands and Feet Flower Art - image 1
Hands and Feet Flower Art - image 2
Hands and Feet Flower Art - image 3

In science, we have been learning about day and night. We learnt how shadows are formed and the children had a go at making shadow puppets.

Shadow Puppets - image 0
Shadow Puppets - image 1
Shadow Puppets - image 2

In maths, Year One have been revising place value through a variety of games.

Maths - image 0
Maths - image 1
Maths - image 2
Maths - image 3
Maths - image 4
Maths - image 5