^{Welcome to Beech Class}

All about your class teacher

Hi, my name is Mrs Hamilton and I love teaching in Key Stage 1. My favourite subject is PE. I have always loved gymnastics and dance! When I was younger, I was very lucky to learn how to ski and I went on to ski for Great Britain. I strongly believe that if you aim for the stars, you'll reach them! 

When I'm not teaching, I love to hike up big mountains and cycle around the countryside! 

I have 2 dogs and a horse. They also keep me very busy! 

This Term

This term our Project focus is 'How have toys changed over time'. We are focusing on different periods of time e.g. Victorian period, 20th Century and now. The children will have the opportunity to explore toys from all of these times. We will also be making our own moving toy in Autumn Two. This will link to our science topic on materials.

In Art, we will be focusing on drawing skills during the Autumn Term. We will be completing sketches of different toys.

In English, we are using a variety of great books to inspire our writing. We are focusing on using our new phonic skills to write. 

In Maths, the children will be focusing on place value and addition. You could support your child at home by counting forwards and backwards within 50.

In PE, we are focusing on our co-ordination and balance. Don't forget to send your child's PE kit in every Tuesday!

Our Key Vocabulary

Century – 100 years.

Year – 365 days.                                               

Past – Something that has already happened.

Present – Right now!

Future – Something that hasn’t happened yet.

Picture – A drawing, photograph or piece of art.

Photograph – Taken using a camera.

Dowel – A piece of wood which is used to hold different objects

together.

Friction – When one object or surface rubs against another there can be resistance.

Axle – the rod that goes through the wheel.

Axle holder – holds the axle in place.

Important things to remember