Year 1
Autumn 1
Dates:
Forest school- Wednesdays for Hedgehogs
Thursdays for Squirrels
11th October - Inset day
14th October - Inset day
16th October - Parents evening
Maths
This half term in maths, the children will be learning to count forwards and backwards to 30. We will also be learning how to read and write our numbers to 30. Then we will move onto to learning one more or one less than a number.
Writing
In writing this half term the children will begin by practising their cursive handwriting. They will learn each letter family and practise how to form each letter. After, the children will learn that they need to leave spaces between every word and finish each sentence with a full stop. Then we will teach the children about capital letters and when to use them in their writing. Finally, the children will be taught how to spell the days of the week.
Reading
In reading, the children will become familiar with a range of fictional stories and will have group discussions about their opinions on a story. They will learn about the different characteristics of a story and be able to explain clearly what has been read to them. The children will also learn how to retell familiar stories.
Science
This half term in science, the children will begin by learning about materials. They will learn to identify and name a variety of materials and they will distinguish what material an object is made from and why.
Geography
The children will begin this learning journey by learning what a physical feature is and what a human feature is. They will learn the differences and will observe the school grounds to look for human and physical features.
History
In history, the children will begin by learning what the past is. They will then be taught about chronology and how to sequence events into the order they happened. We will look at events in a story to help us to practise chronology.
DT
This half term in DT, children will begin to look at healthy foods. Children will get to try some different fruits and vegetables in class and discuss whether they like them or not. They will also talk about the texture and appearance of different fruits.
Computing
In computing this half term children will recognise the different types of technology and the uses of them. They will also go into the studio to use the computer to practise logging on and using the mouse and keyboard.
Re
This half term, children will learn how to be thankful and about how Christians gives thanks at harvest. We will be going to the church for the Harvest festival.