Year 1

 English

The English learning will be focussed around the book "The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss  which is a children's book that tells the story of a character named the Lorax, who speaks for the trees against the greedy Once-ler. The children will have opportunities to generate descriptive vocabulary to describe characters and settings as well as form and justify their opinions on actions made in the text. They will use this to help them create a persuasive letter to the Once-ler.

Maths

This half term, our Maths curriculum will focus on three key areas: place value to 100, telling time, and real-life applications. The children will learn to represent, compare, and partition numbers up to 100, building a strong foundation in understanding the value of each digit. Additionally, they will practice telling time to the hour and half hour, developing essential skills for daily routines. To enhance their learning experience, we will emphasize solving real-life problems, helping the children apply their knowledge in practical contexts. 

In Science this half term, Year 1 will continue to learn about seasonal changes focusing on summer. They will explore changes that occur from spring to summer focusing on weather, plants and animals. They will also compare the weather in the UK with another country. 

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In RE, Year 1 will delve into the rich traditions of Shabbat, a day of rest and spiritual rejuvenation observed by Jewish communities worldwide. Through stories, rituals, and discussions, children will gain insight into the significance of Shabbat, learning about its customs such as the special meal with family and friends, lighting the havdalah candle, and giving to charity (Tzedakah). 

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In Art, Year 1 will be diving into the thrilling world of jazz, where music and art comes together. Inspired by the rhythms and energy of jazz the children will explore drawing, painting and sculpture in a fun and expressive way. 

In Computing, we will be learning to present a story in different ways through a mindmap, fact file or quiz. The children will be using application on purple mash to create their own quiz based on a traditional tale. The children will also create a presentation which they will share with their peers.  

This half term, we will be focusing on the topic of athletics. The children will use a variety of different movements and speed as well as develop  listening skills and quick reactions. The children will have opportunities to work in small groups taking turns.

In Music, we will be exploring a variety of songs and experiment with finding the pulse. We will listening carefully to the songs to identify the beats and then will play simple rhythmic patterns using long and short sounds. We will also be singing a melody that travels up and down.