Welcome to Primary 1 and the school blog. The children have all settled in very well and are ready to learn!! This first blog will give you an outline of the learning that will take place in each curricular area until the October holidays.

Literacy

In Primary 1 this term the children are developing their skills in hearing the different sounds in words. We have been reciting nursery rhymes and clapping syllables to get us “tuned” in to the words around us.  We are also giving our fingers a daily workout at “Finger gym”.

Each morning we come into class and take part in an activity that helps to develop our fine motor skills. These skills will be so important when we start writing our letters and numbers.

We are reading lots of stories and looking at the pictures to help our understanding of what is going on.  We are also using the picture on the front cover and the title to think about what the story might be about.

Numeracy

Numbers are all around us in Primary 1 this term! We will be going on number hunts to become more aware of where we find numbers and what we use them for, understanding their importance in everyday life.

We will be working with numbers to 10, exploring quantities by counting out, ordering and playing with concrete objects. The children will also be learning how to write numbers properly.

We will also be developing our ability to use the language of maths, thinking about “before”, “after”, “more”, “less” etc.

Health & Wellbeing

Emotional and social health will revolve around “settling in” for Primary 1.  They will become familiar with their new school environment through an introduction to class routines as well as the rules and rights of our discipline policy which makes our classroom a safe and happy place to learn.

PE – The children will go to gym twice each week on a Monday and Thursday afternoon.  Please ensure your children have no jewellery and full gym kit in school on these days.  Polo shirts are also advisable on these days.

Initially the children will participate in developmental play to familiarise them with the gym halls and ensure they are aware of how we keep ourselves safe.

Religious Education

We are learning about God and His unconditional love for us.  We will be “talking” to God through our special prayer times where we will learn how to make the sign of the cross as well as our morning and afternoon prayers. We will also learn that God made each of one of us and we are all unique with our own “special” talents.

Interdisciplinary Learning (Topic)

Our topics for this term will be “Nursery Rhymes” and “History of Me”. The children will be asking for information and photographs about their birth and early childhood. They will be learning that we can find things out by asking questions and looking at dates/photographs.

Technologies

We will be using our STEM area to design and build constructions through collaborative play or to solve a design challenge.

In ICT the children will use Ipads and Promethean boards to aid their learning across the curriculum.  The children will also have the opportunity to develop their abilities in using the mouse.

Expressive Arts

Primary 1 will be continuing their theme of “nursery rhymes” in Drama and Art by making puppets and acting out the rhymes.

We look forward to meeting you all at the Parents Night in October!

Mrs Duff