Year 1

Homework 

Children continue to be expected to read every night (they have their books in their book bags), and should also practise their number bonds to 20. 

PE  

River Rhine class have PE on Tuesday and Thursday, River Ganges have PE on Monday and Thursday. Please ensure your children have their kits in school on these days.  

Trips 

Due to current circumstances we are limiting trips and external visitors but will work to provide enrichment opportunities. 

Key Times 

For Year 1, the school day will begin at 8.45, and end at 3.20. Please be punctual. 

Literacy 

In Literacy this term we will begin by reading “Orion and the Dark” by Emma Yarlett. We will describe character’s feelings in the story and use adjectives to describe a setting. We are continuing develop our grammar skills with a focus on full stops, capital letters, finger spaces, question marks and exclamation marks. In the latter half of the term, we will be reading Lost and Found. 

Maths 

In Maths this half term, we are beginning to look at Geometry, including 2D and 3D shapes. We will also focus on money and how to count and recognise coins. 

Science 

This half term in Science, we will continue to look at everyday materials and their properties. We will be examining everyday objects and describing what they are made from, how they feel, what they look like and are they magnetic. We will take a look at the Three Little Pigs and their building choices and which material would make the best curtains. 

Geography 

We are learning all about our school and the key features of its environment. We will be learning how to use a map to plan a route and discuss the different ways in which we are able to travel to school. 

History 

In History, we will be looking at how toys and games have changed. We will be looking at toys ranging from the Victorian era to now and look at what is the same and what is different. 

RE 

In RE, we will be learning about Islam with a focus on community and belonging. 

Computing 

This term in computing, we will be looking at spreadsheets and how to use them. We will learn how to navigate the different rows and columns. 

Art 

In Art, we will be learning about painting with a focus on the artist Piet Mondrian. We will be focusing on the primary colours, red, yellow and blue as well as how to properly control the paintbrush within the lines. 

PSHE 

In PSHE we will be thinking about communities and how we are similar/different to others. We will be looking at individuals such as Asquith Xavier and Paul Stephenson. 

PE 

In PE we will be doing gymnastics. 

Music 

Music this term will be Creepy Crawly rhythms. Again, we will look at pulse and rhythm.  

DT 

In DT this term, we are learning how to make a fruit salad. We will be looking at different fruits from around the world and how they are grown. We will start by making a design brief and then finally, make our own fruit salads.