This term, year one will be using two core texts, 'Grandad's Island' and 'Beegu'. They will predict the events in the books and then listen to the story being read to them. They will then find out if their predictions were correct and use the storylines to explain why their predictions were right or wrong. We will explore the contents of the books and identify the feelings of Beegu and plot an emotion graph for the character character. We will innovate the story and write own version of Beegu. in the second core text, we will explore the settings in the story and use the rich vocabulary to write a diary entry.

This term in RE,

Phonic lesson is a daily and all children are expected to come to school on time to attend the lesson. It is a great opportunity to learn how to decode words to help the children encode words. Phonic interventions are also during the day for the children who needed to improve their decoding skills.

DT in year one this half term, the children will be learning about different mechanisms. They will be learning about pivot, sliding, wheel and lever mechanisms and how to create simple versions of these mechanisms. They also be taught why they are learning about these mechanisms and explore some objects with these mechanisms and how they operate. They would use the skills they have learnt to re-create 'The very hungry caterpillar' book.

In maths this half term, the children will be learning number bonds to 20 and place value to 50. They would use their previous knowledge of number bonds to 10 help them understand number bonds to 20 by adding the ones to get a ten and then the 10's to get a 20. In terms of place value to 50, the children already know place value to 20 and they would transfer that knowledge to learning and understanding number bonds to 50. They would also learn about length and height, and how to measure these using different measuring standards.

This term, the children will learn how to balance different body parts, show awareness of obstacles and use steps and jumps to clear them. They will learn how to balance and travel using combinations of body parts and jump in a variety of ways and land safely. They will learn how to roll, select and combine ways of rocking and rolling while travelling. They will be taught to combine hanging, swinging, travelling and jumping on different apparatus and landing safely.

In science this term, we will be focusing on the parts of the human body. They will label different human body parts at the year one level and identify the parts of the human body associated with the five senses. They would use the senses of smell, taste and sight to identify different types of foods and make a record of their experiences. They would compare humans and identify the similarities and differences between them. The children will then assess to ascertain their knowledge, understanding and retention of the lessons taught.

This term in computing, the children will learn how to code. They will learn how to give and follow simple instructions, draw symbols to represent instructions and arrange code blocks to create a set of instructions. The children will learn how to create a simple program using code blocks and use event, object and action code blocks. They will learn how to edit a scene by adding, deleting and moving objects. They will also learn how to change the size of objects using the attributes tables. They will create a design plan for their free code screen program and use coding to make the program they have designed work.

This term in year one, the children will learn about healthy ways of living, including healthy eating, exercising, resting and good hygiene practices. They will also learn medicine safety and why only adults are allowed to administer medicine to them. They will be learning about road safety and where, how and when it is safe to cross the road. They will identify simple road signs what they mean and how to use them when they are out there on the roads or streets. They will identify what makes them happy and what they can do to be happy. Children will also identify that sometimes they can become unhappy, but  need to talk about their feelings so that they can be helped to do the things that make them happy.

Music in year one this term will be focusing on reading musical notes and using beats and rhythm to create and perform simple songs. The children will have the opportunity to use different musical instruments to create music and perform interesting songs.

• Year 1 class assembly - Thursday 3rd April 2025

• P E on Wednesday and Friday.

• Reading books are changed every Tuesday and Thursday. 

• Children need to bring reading book to school everyday.

• Morning reading with your child every Friday.