Year 1
Year 1 - Class teachers are Miss Long (Mon, Tues, Weds) and Mrs Morgan-Meek (Thurs, Fri)
Miss Colenutt is our fabulous teaching assistant.
We use Class Dojo as a reward system in class alongside rewards. There is a facility on here for you to contact the class teacher via private message if you have any questions or concerns about anything.
Useful information
PE
Our PE days are Monday and Thursday.
Forest School
Sessions take place on a Wednesday morning. Children need a change of trousers, a good, warm waterproof coat and wellies.
Reading
Read, read, read! Reading is extremely important and we value it highly. It is a major focus in Year One. It would greatly help your child if you listen to your child read at least 3 times a week for 5 minutes. We will change books every week (Friday). We use the Little Wandle scheme for reading. We will listen to your child read 3 times each week in a small group. Some children might need extra support and will become our daily readers.
Your child will have a sheet of 'Grow the Code' and tricky words in their reading record. If you could find time to practise these also we would greatly appreciate it.
Reading Morning: Each week we hold a reading morning on a Tuesday and Thursday at 8.45am. This is the opportunity for the children and their adult to spend 10 minutes reading in the classroom together.
Reading Raffle: Every time 5 times your child reads their name is entered into a reading raffle. At the end of each half term the raffle is drawn and the winner receives a hamper of goodies. The children also receive a stamp on their stamp card. For each row of stamps completed they win a prize from the golden box.
Parent's raffle: every time you read to your child and record it in their reading journal, your name will also be entered into a raffle to win a £5 Costa voucher at the end of the half term.
Autumn Term
English
Our English work will be based on traditional tales such as Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks. We will also look at 'The Baby Beast' and 'The Lonely Beast', two wonderful picture books by Chris Judge. We will be working hard to write coherent sentences that will eventually build up to character and setting descriptions.
We will be learning our class poem 'Please Mrs Butler' By Allan Ahlberg.
Science
During this unit of work, children will learn about different common animals and be able to discuss their features using scientific language such as feathers, beak, scales, fins etc. They will begin to identify similarities and differences between different animals. Children will also look at the diets of different animals and compare these. Finally, children will focus on humans, identifying body parts and linking these to senses as well as discussing the similarities and differences between humans.
History
Our historical key enquiry is 'How has childhood changed over the years?' We will be finding out about toys in the past, schooling, looking at historical sources and speaking to people who have had different experiences to us.
DT
Our DT work will be based on creating stable structures and create a windmill.
Geography
In Geography we will be Learning about the 7 continents, the seas and oceans around the world. We will identify the 4 countries that make up the UK and significant landmarks within them.
Art
Our Art work will be based on drawing and mark making. We will be exploring different types of line, geometric shapes and abstract art.
RE
In RE we will be finding out what Christians believe God is like. We will be learning the story of the Lost Son and what it means to Christians. We will be discussing how important forgiveness is and how we show forgiveness to others.
PE
In PE we will be developing our Team Building skills and also creating dances.
Spring Term
English
Our English work will be based on stories from other cultures and fantasy stories. We will be writing character descriptions, setting descriptions, recounts and simple narratives. Our writing will be based on the short film Zahara, another familiar story by Julia Donaldson - Tiddler and a great picture book by David Lucas, The Robot and the Bluebird.
Science
In science we will be learning about Everyday Materials. We will be identifying, sorting and grouping materials. We will be identifying their properties and experimenting which material is best for specific purposes.
Art
Our art work will be based on painting and other types of media. We will learn about primary and secondary colours, colour mixing techniques and how to apply these skills to painting and printing.
History
Our historical key enquiry this term is 'How did these significant people make a change to the world?' with a focus upon Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole.
Geography
In Geography our key enquiry is 'where in the world are we?' using what we have already learnt about continents and countries in the UK, we will focus on our local area, human and physical features and use a simple map.
RE
In RE will be will be exploring what it is like to be Jewish. We will be learning about the Jewish traditions and their day to day life. We will be looking at objects that are important to them and why.
PE this term is developing our fitness and ball skills.
Summer Term
Our English work will be based on The Singing Mermaid, Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch and The Storm Whale. We will be writing character descriptions, setting descriptions, recounts and simple narratives.
We will be learning our class poems from the book Commotion in the Ocean
The author we will be learning about is Julia Donnaldson.
Science
In science we will be learning about a variety of common wild and garden plants. Children will identify the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees and be able to describe their basic structure.
Art
Our art work this term will be based on craft and design. We will be using creative techniques like wool wrapping and weaving to create work similar to artists like Cecilia Vicuña.
Geography
In Geography we will be learning about the human and physical feature of Scarborough and Pontefract. We will be identifying similarities and differences between the 2 locations.
RE
In RE will be will be exploring the story of Creation through our topic Who made the World? We will also be thinking about who we are and what it means to belong.
PE
PE this term we will be developing our athletic skills and exploring net and wall games.
We are lucky to have Forest school lessons. Our forest school leader will be developing our ability to self-regulate, self-motivate, empathise with others and improve our own self-awareness. This term we will be learning about the wildlife in our forest school area.
THE DFE have published a phonics resource click on the link below, please.
Letter to parents and carers about online phonics lessons (1) (1).pdf
https://allsaintsf.sites.schooljotter2.com/downloadfile/14117985
Helpful Websites
https://theimaginationtree.com/
https://topmarks.co.uk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/z3g4d2p
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
https://phonicsplaycomics.co.uk/
http://www.robbiddulph.com/draw-with-rob
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=go+noodles+for+kids
FREE RESOURCES: BBC Bitesize KS1
Go to: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Click on the KS1 tab.
After that choose a subject for example English, there are lots of games and videos to look at with your child. Hope you find this useful, Thanks
