Year 1

Summer Term 2

We continue our work on Knights and Maidens as we go into the second part of the summer term...

                              Summer Term 1

Look at the many exciting learning opportunities the children will encounter during our topic for this half term (and into next half term), 'Knights and Maidens'.

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The key skills in foundation subjects we are developing through the summer term are:

Science:

• Plants: Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
• Animals: Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals
• Animals: Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including pets).

History:

• I can use books and pictures to find out about the past.
• I can say why people may have acted as they did.
• I can talk about the stories from the past I have listened to.
• I look at pictures from the past and ask ‘what were they doing?’

Computing:

• Store digital content.
• Retrieve digital content.
• Learn that staying safe online is like staying safe in the real world.
• Know not to share personal information when using the internet.

Art:

• I use thick and thin brushes and powder paints to achieve different effects

Design Technology:

• I can choose appropriate resources and tools.
• I can make a simple plan before making.
• I can talk about my work.
• I can talk about how to make structures stronger by folding, joining or rolling.
• I can cut food safely. 
• I can explain the importance of washing my hands and keeping surfaces clean when preparing food.

Spring Term 2

We are looking forward to a fun-filled half term with our topic, 'fantastic forests'!

See below for details of what we are going to be learning...

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The Key Skills we will be developing through are topic are:

Science:

• Plants: Identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees.
• Plants: Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
• Seasons: Observe changes across the four seasons.
• Seasons: Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies.
• Animals: Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.

Geography:

• Keep a weather chart and answer questions about the weather.
• Explain how the weather changes throughout the year and name the seasons.

Computing:

• Store digital content.
• Retrieve digital content.
• Learn that staying safe online is like staying safe in the real world.
• Know not to share personal information when using the internet.

Art:

• Cut, roll and coil plasticine and clay and use tools to create different textures (continuous provision – plasticine rolling, different objects to press)
• Print using real objects such as fruit and vegetables (leaf printing, twigs, sticks)

Spring Term 1

Join us in the spring term as we step back in time! We begin by investigating toys having been set a challenge by the best toy makers themselves (Santa's elves) who are looking to replenish their stocks! We find out about how things move and investigate different materials through our DT and science work. Our investigations lead us into looking at old toys and how they compare with modern versions. This takes us on a journey back in time to Victorian times where find out about Queen Victoria and how life was very different for a Victorian child! Hold on tight! It's going to be quite an adventure! 

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Autumn Term 2 

Wrap up warm as we embark on the next part of our journey through year 1! This half term sees us focus on the topic 'winter wonderland' as we explore the Arctic. Though there will be a geography focus, we will also be investigating the animals that live in the harsh environment of Arctic countries and learning about the structure of non-fiction texts. We will also have many fantastic creative opportunities linked to our theme through forest school, art and music. See the tracker below for further details...

Year 1 Phonics Screening Information Evening

Thank you to everyone that came along to our phonics screening information evening. Everyone should now have received the information leaflet. Please find the presentation below plus some of the links we mentioned to support your understanding and your child's phonics learning....

Autumn Term 1 in Year 1

The year has got off to an INCREDIBLE start as we embark on our first topic called 'Super Me!' 

During the topic, we will find out what makes us all incredible. This means thinking about how we have grown and changed since we were babies; what we can do now that we couldn't as infants. We will also be finding out about how are body works and carrying out scientific experiments related to our five senses. 

We will be starting forest school sessions (also exploring our five senses) and making the most of the challenges set in our new year 1 learning environments. 

Watch this space to see what we have been up to.... 

Try out some of these weblinks to support our topic (just click on the images)...

Labelling the body parts game.

Create a healthy lunchbox activity - what will you choose?

The handwash challenge - when should you wash your hands?

Our Learning This Half Term...

Here is a breakdown of the exciting activities planned for this half term...