Squirrels - Year 1 Class

 Squirrels Class is taught by Miss Frangoulis, who is new to our school and in her first year of teaching. Outside of school, Miss Frangoulis enjoys reading, going for walks and spending time with her two children. Our class teaching assistant is Miss Parker. Miss Parker is a dab hand at DIY and enjoys cooking. During Miss Frangoulis’ planning, preparation, and assessment (PPA) time, the class is taught Science and Art by Miss Parker.

 

• Always remember to bring your home/school diary in you book bag each day. 
• Read your reading book each night to become a confident and fluent reader.
• Remind your adult to comment and sign to show you have read.
• Name all of your belongings; this will help you find your things when looking for them!
• Bring in a water bottle daily; water is great for both your brain and your health! Bring in a healthy snack for break time such as fruit or vegetables.
• Be punctual each day; every morning we have a morning task to be completed as soon as you come in and therefore we don’t want you missing valuable learning time.
• Complete your homework when it is given, this will help you consolidate your learning in school and help show your families what you are learning about.

TERM 6

Maths

This term, we will be focusing on three key areas in maths: place value, money, and time. We will begin by exploring numbers from 50 to 100, helping children recognise, read, write, and understand these numbers. They will learn how numbers are made up of tens and ones and will practise comparing, ordering, and counting forwards and backwards using number lines and practical equipment.

Once confident with place value, we will move on to money. In this unit, children will learn to identify and use different UK coins and notes, understand their values, and make different amounts in a variety of ways. Through fun, hands-on activities such as role-play shops, they will also begin solving simple problems involving totals and change.

Towards the end of the term, our focus will shift to learning how to tell the time. Children will learn to read the time to the hour and half past the hour using both analogue and digital clocks. They will also explore how time relates to their daily routines and begin sequencing events throughout the day. These topics will help children develop essential number skills, practical understanding, and real-life problem-solving abilities.

English

In writing lessons this term, we will be exploring two exciting and imaginative books: Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty and The Magic Bed by John Burningham.

Through Iggy Peck, Architect, children will be inspired by Iggy’s creativity and passion for building. We will use the story as a springboard for writing character descriptions, designing our own imaginative structures, and creating persuasive texts about the importance of following your passions.

Later in the term, we will delve into the magical world of The Magic Bed, encouraging children to develop their descriptive writing skills and use their imaginations to create their own magical journeys. We will also explore story settings and plot structure.

Throughout the term, we will place a strong emphasis on developing vocabulary, sentence structure, and building confidence in both spoken and written language.

Science

We will be learning about materials, with a focus on those used in building houses. Children will learn to identify and name common materials and describe their physical properties, such as texture, strength, and flexibility.

Geography

Our topic this term is 'let's go to the jungle'.  We will learn where jungles are located and identify which continents they are part of. Children will also develop their map skills and understanding of global geography.

DT

We will be working on the theme of Teddy Bears’ Picnic. This exciting topic will culminate in a special event where parents will be invited to join their children for a picnic, celebrating the work they’ve done throughout the unit.

PHSE

We are going to be exploring the topic Changing Me, where children will begin to learn about life changes, including those related to their growing bodies. This will be taught in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner.

PE

We are very excited to be starting our weekly swimming sessions where children will be taught the basics of water safety, along with beginner swimming skills. We shall also be learning all about cricket and competing in Sports Day. 

Medium TERM PLAN

In Year 1, we teach the children to read through phonics. We recap our Set 1 and Set 2 sounds that we learnt in Reception and learn our Set 3 sounds. We learn to read these sounds in real and pseudo words, that we call green and nonsense words. In our reading sessions, we also learn tricky words, which we call ‘red words’ and develop our comprehension skills.

In year 1, you have access to a range of reading materials that will help you to develop your reading skills. Reading your phonics book at home will help you to become a fluent reader. Remember reading the same text over and over will help you develop your vocabulary, confidence and ultimately your fluency.

You will take home:

Phonics Book Bag Book -  A phonics book linked to the sounds you are learning in school.

E-book - A phonics e-book linked to the books you are reading in phonics. (Links for these are emailed out at the start of each term)

A library book – Chosen by you from the library to share with a grown up at home.

Year 1 staff book recommendations

Year 1 reading book spine

In Year 1, we focus your home learning on reading, phonics, spelling and maths.

Reading homework- Read your phonics book daily and use the ebooks for additional books

Phonics homework- Practice reading the sounds and the green & alien words you are learning this term

Spellings homework – a selection of spellings to read and spell. Spelling tests will be during our Read Write Inc session on a Friday

Maths homework – Activity to complete at home which helps you to practice and consolidate your learning in school