Year 1
Summer 2
Read, Write Inc
The children continue to work with increased confidence in their RWI groups and have made some amazing progress. The learning of new phonic sounds each week will continue to support the children when applying this to their reading and writing. Opportunities for proofreading and short writing tasks will also be completed weekly. Please continue to listen to your child read as often as you can.
English and Guided reading
This term, Year 1 will continue to have additional English and guided reading lessons where they will look at books together to develop their own writing skills.
Maths
The last half term of year 1 maths focuses on fractions. Children will learn to identify half and quarters, through their understanding of equal and unequal groups. We will also explore place value further by looking at the numbers 1- 100.
Science
This half term in science we will be practicing working scientifically through weather-based experiments. The children will learn to observe closely, ask inquisitive questions, and gather and record data. We will also be recapping our animal knowledge before visiting Hogshaw Farm.
Computing
In Computing, we will continue to develop our keyboard skills and mouse control. The children will use 2Create a Story to produce a simple story, adding images, sounds and animation to the text.
History
In History, we will be finding out about toys in the past. The children will start by describing their favourite toy. Then we will sort and compare old and new toys. They will also find out about the toys played with by their parents and grandparents. If possible, please spend some time talking to your child about your favourite toy too.
Dear Families,
In Summer 2 our new topic will be Toys. This theme will run throughout the lessons to help the children make connections across subjects.
Year 1 Team
RE
We will continue to learn more about the Islamic faith. We will learn about the Five Pillars of Islam and the importance of prayer to Muslims. Finally, we will look at prayer beads and the children will explore objects that are precious to them and explain why.
PSHE
Our final PSHE topic in Year 1 is Changing Me. We will look at changes in our bodies and how to cope with changes. Children will identify their worries and learn coping mechanisms to support them as their body changes. We will also consider the differences between boys and girls.
Music
In this unit, we will be consolidating the music skills we have developed this year. We will be revisiting familiar songs and using glockenspiels to accompany them. We will also work in groups to compose simple tunes using First Composer.
Art
In art we will be looking at the artist Ladi Kwali. The children will be exploring mark making tools to develop patterns. They will create their own slab photo frame.
PE
In PE we are focusing on a range of athletics activities. We will practice a range of athletic events looking at combining all our learning this year in PE. The children will participate in running, throwing and jumping challenges. We will also be looking at a range of disability sports and participating in a range of activities.
