Welcome to Year 1.
We are Willow Class!
The adults in Willow Class are Miss Ahmed and Mrs Ali (Tuesday mornings).
What are we learning about this half term (Autumn 2)?
In Maths, we are developing our knowledge of addition and subtraction within 10. We will be developing our key skills in addition and subtraction through using the part-whole model and practicing our number bonds.
In English, we are continuing with our Grammarsaurus unit, exploring the building blocks of grammar needed in Year 1.
In Phonics, we will be continuing to develop our reading skills through blending and segmenting words and sounds.
In PHSE, we are going to be thinking about who is special to us. We will be exploring our special people, how relationships make us feel and who can help us. This will link in with our school value of 'thankfulness' which we will be exploring in whole school and class collective worship.
In History, we will be exploring 'what toys grown-ups played with when they were young?'. We will be exploring past and present toys. As apart of our topic we will also be visiting the Bradford Industrial Museum to take part in the 'Toy Detectives' workshop.
In Science, we are investigating seasonal changes in autumn and winter. We will be investigating how day length varies between the seasons and also how the environment changes around us.
In Computing, we will be learning about how to use a computer to paint a digital image and what steps we need to take.
In RE, we are going to be exploring the question, "Why does Christmas matter to Christians?".
In our DT days, we will be designing and creatiinf a pocket mirror. We will be thinking about what can make our pocket mirrors strong.
Take a look at our Curriculum Year Group Plan to find out what else we will be learning about in Year 1 this year. Remember you can find the knowledge organisers for each unit on class dojo – please share these with your children and discuss the key vocabulary.
What are we learning about this half term (Autumn 1)?
In Maths, we are learning about place value within 10. We will be learning how to develop our key skills in addition and subtraction through sorting, counting and comparing groups of objects.
In English, we are linking our learning to Little Fox in the Forest text. Our initial hook will be based upon parts of the illustrations from the front cover of the text.
In Phonics, we will be continuing to develop our reading skills through blending and segmenting words and sounds.
In PHSE, we are going to be thinking about what is the same and different about us. We will be exploring our similarities and differences and what makes us unique. This will link in with our school value of 'Love' which we will be exploring in whole school and class collective worship.
In Geography, we will be exploring British woodlands by learning about the physical and natural features of a wood. We will also be developing our map and fieldwork skills.
In Science, we are investigating everyday materials through using our observational skills.
In Computing, we will be learning about what technology is around us and we will be looking at how to use technology safely and responsibly.
In RE, we are exploring the question, "Who made the world?". We will be exploring the Creation story.
In our Art days, we will be experimenting with different lines. We will be exploring patterns and how we can use lines to reproduce pattern in nature.
Take a look at our Curriculum Year Group Plan to find out what else we will be learning about in Year 1 this year. Remember you can find the knowledge organisers for each unit on class dojo – please share these with your children and discuss the key vocabulary.
Important Information:
Library: Tuesday
PE: Thursday
Reading Books: Thursday
Spellings: Friday