Welcome to Year 1! We are looking forward to an exciting year of learning, discovery and fun. This page will provide useful information about our class and what children will be learning this half term.
Year 1 have PE twice each week:
This half term, children will be learning:
These lessons will help children develop balance, coordination, control, teamwork and confidence in movement.
This half term we will be reading Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson. Children will explore the story through speaking, reading and writing activities. We will be learning about nouns and verbs and using these to create our own sentences and fact files.
Our maths learning will focus on:
Children will develop their understanding of numbers, counting and simple calculations through practical activities and problem-solving.
Developing a love of reading is a key focus in Year 1. Children will take part in daily phonics and reading sessions to build confidence, fluency and comprehension. Please read regularly with your child at home and record this in their reading diary.
In Science, we will be learning about:
Children will investigate the world around them through observations, discussions and practical activities.
Our History topic is Homes in the Past. Children will explore how homes have changed over time and compare homes from the past with homes today.
We will be developing our artistic skills through Mark Making, experimenting with different lines, patterns and drawing techniques.
Children will learn about Computing Systems and Networks: Technology Around Us, exploring how technology is used in everyday life and how we can use it safely.
Through our PSHE lessons, children will learn about themselves, their feelings and how to build positive relationships with others.
This half term we will explore the question:
“How did the world begin?”
Children will learn about a range of creation stories and beliefs.
Our music unit is Hey You!, where children will explore rhythm, pulse and rap music through singing and performance activities.
Our PE units this half term are:
Children will develop their balance, coordination, teamwork and fundamental movement skills.
You can support your child by:
We look forward to a fantastic first half term in Year 1!
SUAT supports and leads in the set-up of new academies joining the partnership. The services provided by the central support function cover both educational and non-educational support. In terms of educational support, SUAT is linked to the School of Education of Staffordshire University, which is an outstanding ITT provider.