Today in Year 1, we set off on an exciting Geography adventure, beginning right here in our school grounds! We explored the physical features—like trees, grass and the playground equipment—and the human features, such as buildings, fences and paths. The children used great observation skills to spot the differences.

We then learnt that Blackpool is a town, and using aerial views, we thought carefully about the human and physical features we might find in our own local area. The children enjoyed identifying what makes our town special from above.

Next, we zoomed out to look at the four countries of the United Kingdom—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland—and located where Blackpool sits within the UK. After that, we travelled even further out, exploring the seven continents of the world and gaining a sense of how Blackpool fits into the wider world.

To finish our learning, we explored the four seasons we experience in the UK: spring, summer, autumn and winter. We talked about the signs of each season and how the weather, plants and what we wear can all change throughout the year.

It was a fun-filled day of exploring, discovering and thinking about the world around us—starting small and ending with the whole globe!