Homework 

We expect children to be reading for approximately 20 min daily and practice their timetables on TTRS, as this will benefit them greatly with all their learning in school.   

PE  

Tuesday and Thursday 

Please ensure your children have their kits in school on these days and be sure to label all clothes with a permanent marker. 

Trips 

This half term, we will be visiting the Horniman Museum & Gardens where we will explore the Animal Garden, Nature Base, Music and World Gallery. This enhancing experience is linked to our current music and science topics.  

Key Times 

For Year 1, the school day will begin at 8.30 am, and end at 3.30 pm. Please be punctual. 

Literacy 

In Literacy this term, we will begin by reading “The Storm Whale” by Benji Davies. We will focus on retelling the story by writing a diary entry. In the second half of the term, we will read “The Smartest Giant in Town” by Julia Donaldson, and based on the story, we will write a newspaper report. Each week, we will focus on grammar and using the correct punctuation in sentences. 

Maths 

In Maths this half term, we are looking at Multiplications, Divisions and Fractions. Our focus will be on the 2, 5 and 10 timetables. The children will also learn how to recognise half, quarters and whole of objects as well as quantities. 

Science 

This half term in Science, we are learning about seasons and what the weather is like in each of those seasons. We will look at the order of the seasons and the nature that is present during each one. 

Geography 

We are learning all about extreme climates. We will look at the Polar Regions and where the world’s hottest deserts are. We will look at the weather here and how the animals that live there have adapted to their environment. 

History 

In History, we are looking at significant people in history. We will learn about what makes a person significant and how they have helped change the world. There will be a focus on Mary Seacole and Elizabeth Garratt Anderson.   

RE 

In RE, we will be learning about Judaism and why Shabbat is important for Jewish children. 

Computing 

This term in computing, we will be looking at coding and continue to learn how to use Purple Mash. 

Art 

In Art, we will be learning about sculpting and using clay to make our pencil pot. We will learn about all the different techniques involved, with a focus on Kathy Jeffers. 

PSHE 

In PSHE we will be learning about keeping safe, growing and changing. We will look at the people who keep us safe and how we have grown since being a baby. 

PE 

PE this term is athletics. 

Music 

Music this term will be Highs, Lows and In-betweens with a focus on pitch. We will be singing Do Re Mi melodies and learning Michael Finnigan. 

DT 

In DT this term, we are learning how to make our own finger puppets. We will be looking at the different fabrics and sewing techniques used. We will add our embellishments.