Welcome to Year 1
All our classes are named after famous artists. Year 1 classes are
1 Matisse and 1 Rousseau, after the French artists Henri Matisse
and Henri Rousseau. Our Year 1 teachers are Miss Hibberd,
Miss Sheikh and Miss Thorne.
Literacy
This term we are focussing our literacy learning on books on our topic, weather and seasons. The two main books we will be using are:
We will be developing our story writing skills and continue to learn about ways to enhance our writing abilities, such as using varied adjectives and punctuation.
Maths
This term in maths we will be looking at place value within 50. The children will be applying their knowledge from last term to help them count between 20 and 50. They will also be looking at length and height and how to measure in cm's using a ruler as well as measuring with non-standard units. Lastly, they will be introduced to mass and volume for the first time and develop their understanding of whether something is heavy or light.
Foundation
In foundation lessons this term, we will have a focus on science. Learning about the seasons and weather and the difference between Evergreen and Deciduous trees. In design and technology, we will make a rain gauge and a simple wind vane. Our French lessons will have a focus on salutations, how we greet each other and ask how we are in French. In our R. E lessons we will be learning about The Creation Story and the Christmas story.
What can you do at home?
Homework:
- Weekly spellings will be set on Spelling Shed each Friday and the spelling test will be on the following Friday. Please find the termly spelling attached at the bottom of this page.
- Children to log into Numbots and aim to complete 20 minutes per week.
- All children have been sent home with a book bag and reading journal. Please read with them daily.
Phonics:
Here are some free resources called 'Letters and Sounds for home and school". A guidance film for parents to explain the basics of Phonics and how parents can support their child is below and a full letter explaining use of the resource is attached at the bottom of this page.
There are lots of resources to be accessed through LGFL My USO, such as Busy Things and Spelling Shed.
Here are some other useful links below for educational games, sites and activities:
Literacy:
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/alphablocks
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
- https://www.storynory.com/archives/
- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
- https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Maths:
