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. Homework will be given out each Friday.  

PE  

Daffodil and Tulip Class: 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 

We are having a walk around our local area to support our learning in Geography this term. We will also be using the experience to write recounts in Literacy.  

Key Times 

For Year 1, the school day will begin at 8.30, and end at 3:30.  

Literacy 

In Literacy this term we will begin by reading “Beegu” by Alexis Deacon. We will begin to develop our prediction skills and our ability to recount a story. We will also be innovating and editing our own stories. We are continuing to consolidate and develop our grammar skills from last year with a focus on full stops, capital letters, finger spaces, question marks and exclamation marks.  

Maths 

In Maths this term, we will begin by re-capping our learning from last year to ensure everyone is confident with their numbers to 20. We will then practice reading and writing numbers, counting forwards and backwards in 2s and looking at different ways to represent and order numbers. Lastly, we will introduce addition and begin looking at number bonds. 

Science 

This half term in Science, we will be looking at Animals including Humans (The Human Body). We will be learning about the body’s five senses and how they help us make sense of our world. We will be learning about the different names for each body part and what they can do. 

Geography 

We are learning will be learning all about our local area. We will be talking about the different human and physical features that can be found in our local area, different modes of transport and will even be taking a walk around Penge!  

History 

In History, we will be learning that just by being born, we are making History. We will be focusing on embedding knowledge of the past, present and future and understanding what makes events important.  

RE 

In RE, we will be learning about Hinduism, with a focus on Diwali and belonging. 

Computing 

This term in computing, we will be using Purple Mash to start to develop some basic computer skills.  

Art 

In Art, we will be learning about drawing, with a focus on Pablo Picasso’s line drawings. We will be experimenting with different media to create our own wonderful drawings using different techniques.   

PSHE 

In PSHE, we will be looking at rules and why it is important they are in place. We will also be thinking about families and the importance of them. There will also be a focus on wellbeing, and we will discuss the importance of being kind to others. 

PE 

In PE we will be learning how catch and throw a ball skillfully.  

Music 

Music this term will be singing, counting-in singing and how to sing along with others. We will explore how we can use our bodies to sing and use our voice in different ways. 

DT 

DT involves a focus on moving pictures and the different types of mechanisms we can use to do this.