This half term in Science, Year 1 have been busy becoming animal experts! Our topic has focused on animals and their habitats, and the children have absolutely loved learning about the amazing places animals live around the world.

We began by exploring hot and cold places on our planet. The children enjoyed locating deserts, rainforests, and polar regions on a map and discussing what the weather is like in each location. They were brilliant at identifying which animals could survive in these environments — from camels in the desert to polar bears in the Arctic!

This week, we looked more closely at two exciting habitats:
🌧️ The Rainforest
🌊 The Ocean

The children worked together to identify different animals that live in these habitats and thought carefully about why these animals are suited to their homes. They were fascinated by creatures such as tropical birds, sloths, jellyfish, and sea turtles.

Some children even created their own animal fact files, using information they gathered from a non‑fiction text. They worked independently to pick out interesting facts and present them clearly. The whole class enjoyed sharing what they had discovered — and we were amazed by how much they remembered!

Year 1 have shown fantastic curiosity and enthusiasm throughout this topic. We are so proud of their super science skills and can’t wait to continue exploring the natural world together.