Mechanisms- Moving Monsters.

This half term has flown by with an action- packed term of learning! We have been looking at Mechanisms, in particular, pivots and levers. The children have investigated and explored everyday items that use a mechanism to operate. We have thought about the input and the output of a device and what happens in between! Through exploration, the children used levers and pivots to make linkages. Using this knowledge and through discussion, we came up with a design- criteria to plan and create a moving monster for a Year 1 child. The children were so proud with their end product!

Next half term we are moving on to Food Technology, where they will be looking at nutrition and a healthy balanced diet, focusing on the different food types. They will then go on to use their knowledge, to design and make a healthy wrap. Your class teacher will let you know in advance of any ingredients that you child will need to bring for their session.

Have a wonderful May half term,

God Bless

Mrs Mather

Sculpture and 3D- Mega Materials

Time flies when you’re having fun! This half term the children have looked at and turned their hand to using varying materials to produce a sculpture. There have been many challenges in this topic with adapting and manipulating such differing materials, but none the less, everyone had a good go! From sculpting a bar of soap, to creating a 2D wire sculpture, many skills were needed through this half term! 

 

Next half term, we are turning our attention to Food Technology, where we will look at nutrition and how to adapt a recipe for personal choice. Our first lesson was terribly hard as we tasted and evaluated existing biscuits on the market! We will also be looking at budgeting, marketing and packaging 

Have a lovely May half term, 

 

God Bless 

Mrs Mather 

Mechanisms- Pop Up Book

My goodness, what a short half term with all those Bank Holidays! It has indeed flown by! This half term we have revisited mechanisms and have learned how to create a pop up. Through discussion of a design- criteria and planning, the children have created a pop- up book that they can share with their Year 1 partner.  Many skills are revisited in this topic from accurate cutting skills, the thought process of how something will move and the technique of layering so that the moveable mechanisms are hidden. We will complete this topic the first week back. I will add photos of all their hard work after the break.

Next half term, we are moving io to Food Tech, where we will be looking at nutritional values and adapting a basic Bolognaise Sauce to enhance flavour and nutritional value. Your class teacher will let you know in advance what ingredient your child will need to bring in for their session.

Have a lovely May half term

God Bless

Mrs Mather

Electrical Systems- Steady Hand Game

How quick this half term has flown! In design technology this term, we have used our scientific knowledge of electrical systems to aid us with our topic. Through exploration of toys, we have thought about a product being fit for purpose, its function, aesthetics and target audience prior to the planning process. The children used their mathematical knowledge to produce a base made from nets. Then added their electrical system that included a buzzer. I am sure you can imagine the noise level within class as each child became successful in their task, producing a working toy!  

Next half term, we turn our attention to Food Tech, where they will plan a nutritious three course meal in groups. We have an added twist this year where they will be cooking it all in Forest School. Miss Lavelle and I are really excited to be doing this and cannot wait to see what they come up with! Your class teacher will let you know in advance what ingredients your child will need for their session. 

Have a lovely May half term break, 

God Bless 

Mrs Mather 

Pneumatic Systems- Pneumatic toy

This half term has been action packed with learning! The beauty of Design Technology is that it links to so many other subjects. Pneumatics certainly go hand in hand with science. We have explored and investigated what pneumatics are and how they worked. The children then used this knowledge through discussion, to come up with a design-criteria for a moving toy. Thinking about safety, aesthetics ang the pneumatics. They had such fun planning and creating their toys! 

Next half term, we are moving onto Food Technology, where we will be looking at nutrition and seasonal ingredients, then using that knowledge to design a healthy, seasonal tart. Your class teacher will let you know in advance what ingredients your child will need to bring for their session. 

Have a lovely May half term, 

God Bless 

Mrs Mather 

Mechanisms- Pull along Toy

This half term has been action packed with learning! We have been looking at mechanisms, in particular wheels and axels. The children have investigated what shape makes the ideal wheel and how they turn on an axel. They have practiced and fine tuned their skill of cutting a circle accurately and effectively using varying thicknesses of card. Through discussion, we came up with a design-criteria to make a pull along toy for a 1 year old child. This included safety aspects, aesthetics and the mechanism of the wheels and axels. The children have had such fun designing and making their toy, as you can see!

Next half term we are moving on to Food Technology, where we will be looking at nutrition and making smoothies. Your class teacher will let you know in advance, any ingredients that your child will be need to bring in for their session.

Have a wonderful May half term,

God Bless

Mrs Mather  

How blessed we have been with the weather!

How blessed we have been with the weather! The sun has shone, the temperature has risen, which has meant that the children have opted to spend as much time as possible outside. After a hard days’ work, there is nothing better than blue skies and fresh air.  Snack time has been enjoyed outside on the benches and a little treat on the hotter days with an ice pop to cool us down! Inside activities have included VE Day, St Georges Day and artworks for our summer display. Although a quick half term, the children have enjoyed relaxing and being together. Friendships are blossoming and new ones made on a daily basis.  

Thank you for your continuing support in our new venture- I cannot believe there is only one term left! It has been a joy and a pleasure to be able to support you with our wrap around care.

We will reopen on Monday 9th June at 7:45 am for breakfast club.

 

Have a lovely May half term break,

 

God Bless

The All Stars Team