Time - Time to the hour activity - Starter

In an engaging starter activity designed for Year 1 students during the summer term, children are encouraged to become fluent in various fundamental skills. The task involves a series of exercises that blend arithmetic with days of the week knowledge. Pupils are presented with simple subtraction problems, such as "17 – 12" and "Twenty – fourteen," where they must calculate and provide the correct answers. Additionally, they are asked to use their understanding of the sequence of days to fill in blanks relating to 'yesterday' for given 'today' prompts, such as completing the sentence "Today is Thursday, yesterday was ___" with the appropriate day of the week.

The activity also includes pattern recognition exercises, where students must identify and continue given patterns. Furthermore, the task incorporates a practical understanding of weight, asking the children to compare different objects and determine which one is heavier or lighter. They are encouraged to complete sentences such as "The _____ is heavier/lighter than the _____," using everyday items like an apple and a watermelon to illustrate these concepts. This hands-on approach helps to build a foundation for understanding comparisons and measurements in a real-world context.