Primary 1a Wallacewell Primary

This week in Primary 1, we have been very busy learning all about dinosaurs!

In topic work, the children explored different types of dinosaurs and learned how to categorise carnivores and herbivores. We had some fantastic discussions about what dinosaurs might have looked like, thinking carefully about their size and colour. The children also learned about camouflage and why it would have been important for dinosaurs to blend into their surroundings, either to hide from predators or to sneak up on prey.

In maths, Primary 1 have been developing their data-handling skills by learning how to use tally marks to record information. They then used this data to create a pictogram showing the class’s favourite fruits. The children did a great job counting carefully and presenting their results clearly.

In literacy, we continued our work on describing settings. The children wrote about where dinosaurs lived, using their imagination to describe forests, jungles, and prehistoric landscapes. They also practised uplevelling simple sentences by adding adjectives to make their writing more interesting and detailed.

We have also been learning the difference between fiction and non-fiction books.

Non-fiction books help us learn real facts and true information. We especially enjoyed reading non-fiction books about dinosaurs, where we discovered interesting details about how they lived, what they ate, and what they looked like.

Fiction books are made-up stories. These stories allow us to use our imagination and enjoy tales that can be funny, exciting, and entertaining. Even though they are not real, fiction stories help us develop creativity and a love of reading.

By reading both fiction and non-fiction, we have learned that books can teach us new information while also providing enjoyment. We are building important reading skills and discovering that there is something special to enjoy in every kind of book!

To finish the week, the children used a variety of construction materials to build their own dinosaurs. We were very impressed with their creativity and teamwork. Some children even built dinosaur enclosures, inspired by Jurassic Park, and discussed what safety features would be needed to keep the dinosaurs safely inside.

Well done, Primary 1, for a fantastic week of learning!

We’ve had another busy and exciting week of learning in Primary 1! The children have continued exploring our topic on Scotland, comparing rural and urban areas and talking about what we can see and experience where we live. This sparked some lovely discussions and thoughtful observations from the class.

We’ve also been enjoying stories by Julia Donaldson, listening to them in Scots. A particular favourite was The Glasgow Gruffalo, which brought lots of laughs and smiles – a real highlight of the week!

In maths, we have been learning to recognise and order coins up to £2. If you’re able to, it would be very helpful to show your children real coins at home and talk about their values to reinforce this learning.

In literacy, we are developing our descriptive skills by learning how to describe settings. The children wrote wonderful descriptions of castles and Katie Morag’s island, linking beautifully to our Scotland topic.

We also had a lovely visit from some parents who came along to observe and take part in our spelling and phonics activities. The children thoroughly enjoyed showing off their skills and knowledge – and we were very proud of them!

Well done, Primary 1, for another fantastic week of learning! 🌟

Primary 1 have returned to school after the festive period full of enthusiasm and energy! The children have settled back into routines very well and are eager to learn.

In literacy, we have been revising our sounds and common words and using these to support our sentence writing. This term, our focus is on sentence structure, ensuring we use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops correctly.

In numeracy, we have been skip counting in 2s and learning how to group objects into pairs. The children have enjoyed exploring these concepts through practical activities.

Our new topic this term is Scotland. We have been very creative, designing our own tartan patterns and making Saltire flags. We have also been learning about different places in Scotland with the help of Oor Wullie. Please talk to your child about any places in Scotland they have visited so they can share their experiences with the class.

Homework plays an important role in supporting learning. Please continue to support your child by focusing on homework tasks and revising numbers, sounds and common words, as this greatly helps to develop their reading and writing skills.

We look forward to sharing lots of exciting learning with you this term!

Term 2 has come to an end, and it was certainly one to celebrate with plenty of festive cheer!

Primary 1 have been working like Santa’s little elves this week, busily making Christmas cards and decorations while continuing to practise their sounds and numbers. Their hard work and enthusiasm have been wonderful to see.

On Thursday, the children celebrated the end of term with a party and were delighted to receive a special visit from the man himself — Santa Claus! There were gasps of excitement and lots of cheers as they sang Jingle Bells, listening carefully for the hooves of Santa’s reindeer.

Then on Friday, we were treated to a visit from the ice cream van. The children were amazingly quiet for a whole five minutes as they happily enjoyed their ice creams!

Thank you once again for your continued support throughout the term. We would like to wish you all a very enjoyable festive season and look forward to seeing everyone again in 2026.

What a wonderful week it has been! Primary 1 shone brightly as they took to the stage for their two nativity performances of Born in a Barn. Their confidence, enthusiasm and infectious energy filled the room from start to finish.

There were moments of laughter and even a few happy tears from proud parents, families and teachers as the children delivered their lines with charm and sang and danced their hearts out. As always, they reminded us just how amazing they truly are.

With such a joyful week behind us, the countdown is now officially on to our festive break!

What an exciting time we’ve had in class! With panto season in full swing, we’ve not only been busy rehearsing for our very own nativity performance, but we also had the wonderful opportunity to watch The Little Mermaid at the King’s Theatre. The children were completely captivated—singing along, clapping, cheering, and soaking up every moment. The adventure was made even more special by travelling there on a bus with friends, which sparked just as much joy and chatter!

Our week of learning didn’t stop there. We welcomed Catriona from PATHS, who delivered a fantastic lesson to support our calming strategy, “Doing the Turtle.” The children are becoming very confident in recognising when they need to pause, take a breath, and make calm choices—an important life skill we’re proud to see growing.

We were also delighted to have Miss Davidson join us in class. Together, we explored creative ways to tell our topic story The Jolly Postman, and the children impressed us with their storytelling talents and imagination.

In literacy, we continue to practise our sounds and common words, which are the building blocks of reading. Your support at home makes a huge difference, so thank you—please keep encouraging your child to read, spell, and use their words with confidence.

Finally, keep an eye out for upcoming requests for costume items for the nativity. The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to share our festive performance with you soon!

What a wonderful and busy week it has been in Primary 1A!

In numeracy, we have been learning how to subtract numbers up to 10. The children have been using lots of different strategies and resources to help them understand taking away — they’re becoming real subtraction superstars!

In art, we explored symmetry by creating beautiful leaf prints using paint. The results were amazing — colourful, creative, and perfectly symmetrical!

During literacy, we have been working hard on sequencing the story of The Three Little Pigs. Everyone enjoyed retelling the story in order and describing the Big Bad Wolf using some fantastic adjectives.

We also learned about Remembrance Day and why people wear poppies. The children showed great understanding and respect during our two-minute silence — such a proud moment for their teacher. ❤️

In the playroom, we’ve been exploring the Enchanted Forest, filled with imagination and creativity. The children have built houses for the Three Little Pigs, drawn symmetrical creatures, constructed bridges over bubbling lava pools, and retold stories using puppets.

As always, there’s been lots of fun, laughter, and fantastic learning happening all around. Well done, Primary 1A — what an amazing week!

This week, Primary 1A have been very busy learners!

In Literacy, we focused on the sounds ‘f’ and ‘o’. The children enjoyed practising how to form the letters and spotting where they could hear these sounds in words — at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end. They are becoming fantastic sound detectives!

In Maths, we explored symmetry and had fun finding symmetrical patterns and shapes around us. We also continued practising our addition skills, using different strategies to help us solve number problems.

In Topic, we learned about Guy Fawkes and why we celebrate Bonfire Night. The class discussed how to keep safe around fireworks and shared some brilliant safety tips.

Finally, we’ve started learning the songs for our Nativity — the children are already singing beautifully, and we can’t wait to share their performance with you all soon!

Well done, Primary 1A, for another fantastic week of learning! 🌟

What a spooktacular week it has been in Primary 1A! We’ve been busy learning and having lots of fun along the way.

In literacy, we learned new sounds and practised reading some tricky words. We’ve also been blending simple CVC words and using adjectives to describe different characters — our witches and monsters were certainly interesting (and sometimes a little scary!).

In maths and numeracy, we’ve been working hard to make more complicated repeating patterns and learning how to add two numbers together to find the total.

As part of our health and wellbeing learning, we talked about what makes us feel angry and explored different strategies to help us calm down before we react. Everyone shared brilliant ideas on how to manage big emotions.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Halloween without some extra fun! We had a fantastic time at the Halloween disco with lots of fabulous costumes — superheroes, dancers, and more! We even made our own paper pumpkins to decorate our classroom.

What a frightfully fun week it has been!
🎃 Happy Halloween, everyone! 🕸️🦇