Year 1

In Year 1 this term we will continue to work really hard on our handwriting as well as writing stories and instructions.  In maths we are developing our knowledge on place value and addition and subtraction.  Later in the term we will start to learn about measures.

In science we will learn about what different animals eat and about types of plants.  We will learn about toys from the past in history and compare them to the toys we play with today.

In computing, children will start to learn simple coding.  We will be extra creative this term with lots of art and DT.  This includes making 3D sculptures, colour mixing and exploring wheels and axles.

We will learn about keeping ourselves safe and the emergency services in PSHE and learning about the Easter story and Hindu celebrations in RE.

Children will also learn to move in different ways in gymnastics.

It’s going to be a super busy but exciting term in Year 1!

This term, as part of our history and geography learning about our local area, we will be answering the question 'Where do I live and what is it like?'. We will start by looking into the human and physical features of the local area building on what the children have learnt in Reception. This will also involve some map work where the children will learn to read a simple key and a trip in their local area. In the second part of the term, we will be looking at how Chantry has changed over the last 70 years with a particular focus on how shops and shopping have changed. 

In English, we will be working hard in our Little Wandle phonics and reading lessons. At the start of Year 1, we will briefly recap the Phase 3 and 4 sounds that the children have learnt in Reception before moving on to Phase 5 which they will learn up till Christmas. On this page, all the sounds are shown to help you support your child https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/  We will use our daily phonics learning in our reading lessons. Each week we will focus on decoding a text, reading with prosody and understanding what we have read. We will reread lots to support us in becoming strong, fluent readers. Alongside this, we will share many, many stories and books and just generally enjoy reading! 

During English lessons, books are always at the very heart of our learning. We will use a range of texts including Funny Bones, Percy the Park Keeper and Jack and the Beanstalk. Our main focus is on independent sentence writing including capital letters, using sounds, finger spaces and full stops. We will also learn how to read our work aloud, form letters carefully and edit work to make it the best it can be. 

In our maths lessons, we are focusing on securely understanding the numbers 0-10. We look at addition and subtraction and ordering numbers. We are also looking at 2D and 3D shapes this term, including triangles, circles, squares, rectangles, cuboids, cubes, pyramids, cylinders, spheres and cones. Alongside our daily maths, we will complete number skills which will include subitising numbers to 10, using tens frames and applying this to real-life stories e.g. I have 5 paint brushes. Two are clean and 3 are dirty. Can you write an equation to match this? 2 + 3 = 5 or 5 - 3 = 2

As part of our science this term, we will be looking at seasonal changes as well as identifying different types of animals including amphibians, reptiles, fish, mammals and birds. In PSHE, we will be looking at happy and healthy families and relationships, as well as how to be sun safe superstars; know about allergies and make healthy sleep choices. In RE, we will be looking at how and why Christians are baptised and do good deeds or Mitzvot as part of our learning about Judaism. Our computing unit will involve identifying the different parts of desktop and laptop computers before moving on to develop our basic computer skills. As part of PE, we will be developing our team working skills and looking at moving to different rhythms.