Year 1
Year 1 - Class teacher are Mrs Morgan-Meek (Mon, Tues) and Mrs Brabbs (Weds, Thurs, Fri)
Miss Colenutt is our 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 Friday.
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 Thursday at 8.30am. 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 and on the story of the Great Fire of London. We will be writing character descriptions, setting descriptions, recounts and simple narratives.
We will be learning our class poem, Grow up! by James Carter and Milo the Lead Blower by Chrissie Gittins.
Our class authors we will be learning about are Janet and Allan Ahlberg and David Walliams.
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 lookat 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 history work will be based on The Fire of London. We will be finding out about Samuel Peeps and the diary he wrote. We will be learning about how the fire started and the impact on London.
DT
Our DT work will be based on creating puppets . We be learning about designing a puppet, joining techniques and evaluating our puppets.
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 and Dogs Don't Do Ballet.
We will be learning the poems Winter Worries by Conrad Burdekin and On the Ning Nag Nong by Spike Milligan.
Our class authors will be Eileen Browne and Anna Kemp.
Science
In science we will be learning about plants. We will be finding out what plants need to grow, creating simple investigations and learn about their features. We will be going on nature walks and learning about different types of flowers (wild and garden).
Art
Our art work will be based on work by the artist Marc Quinn. We be learning about his work and creating our own salt dough flowers.
Geography
In Geography we will be learning about the 7 continents, the seas and oceans around the world. We will be comparing where we live to other places in the world.
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 Materials. During this unit of work, children will learn about different materials and be able to identify objects made from different materials. They will be able to identify the difference between an object and the material from which it is made. Throughout the unit, they will be helping Blot, an alien from the Plant Glog, who does not know anything about materials. Children will group and sort different materials based on their properties. They will also have the opportunity to investigate different materials to see which material
would be best to make an umbrella and curtains.
Art
Our art work this term will be based on the work by Henri Matisse. We will be using techniques to create seaside collage pictures.
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 Charlotte 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.
During any school closure we shall post daily phonics sessions on DOJO.
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
HOME LEARNING IN YEAR 1 WILL BE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN VIA THE DOJO APP. Please contact school if you need a DOJO code.
Home Schooling
Take your time and have fun.
A couple of quality hours throughout the day (20/30 minute sessions) is more than enough. They don't need to be sat at a table working for 5 hours.
Learning is fun and isn't always about sitting down at a table. Lego, playdough and toys all hold educational value.
There are plenty of free educational apps to use on ipads/tablets etc.
Enjoy getting outside. Wrap up warm and enjoy a little or big walk. Getting outside will help.
Do what you can! A little of something will always be better than nothing. Remember if its not working, stop and have a break!
Worksheets: If we do attach a worksheet to a lesson, please do not feel you have to print it out. the worksheet may be just a guide or an example on how to set out the activity. Also we will be providing exercise books so the children can write their answers in there.
Helpful Websites
https://theimaginationtree.com/
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
