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Year 1

Summer 1

Welcome to Year One

Year One are looking forward to a bright and engaging Summer term filled with creativity, imagination and new learning experiences. The children continue to grow in confidence and independence and are showing enthusiasm across all areas of the curriculum. They are taught by Miss Shen and supported by Miss Crute, Miss Eddy, Miss Justyna and Mr Connell.

This half term PE will continue to take place on Monday afternoons. Please ensure your child comes to school in their full PE kit. For health and safety reasons it is essential that children wear the correct kit and pumps.

Reading remains a key priority in Year One. Please continue to read with your child every night and ensure book bags are brought into school every Monday. Regular reading at home greatly supports children’s phonics, fluency and comprehension. Thank you for your continued support.

 

English

This half term our English learning is inspired by the texts Where the Wild Things Are and Zog. Children will explore imaginative storytelling, rich vocabulary and character development through these exciting stories.

They will work towards writing:

  • Setting descriptions

  • Invitations

  • Poetry using pattern and rhyme

  • Character descriptions

  • Instructions

They will also focus on key grammar and punctuation including capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, conjunctions, adjectives and simple sentence types.

To help at home you can:

  • Discuss stories and encourage predictions about characters and events

  • Practise retelling stories aloud before writing

  • Encourage sentence writing using correct punctuation

  • Explore new vocabulary and use it in conversation

 

Phonics

Phonics teaching continues daily with a focus on consolidating Set 2 and Set 3 sounds. Children are now preparing for the Phonics Screening Check and will be developing confidence in applying their phonics knowledge when reading.

They will continue to practise blending using “Special Friends, Fred Talk, Read the Word” and will be encouraged to read longer and more complex words.

To help at home you can:

  • Practise Set 2 and Set 3 sounds regularly

  • Encourage your child to use Fred Talk when reading unfamiliar words

  • Support reading of longer words by breaking them into parts

  • Play phonics games to reinforce learning

 

Maths

This half term children will be learning:

Multiplication and Division

  • Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s up to 50

  • Recognising and making equal groups

  • Adding equal groups

  • Making arrays

  • Doubling numbers

  • Sharing and grouping

Fractions

  • Recognising and finding a half

  • Recognising and finding a quarter

  • Working with shapes and quantities

To help at home you can:

  • Practise counting in 2s, 5s and 10s up to 50

  • Use everyday objects to make equal groups

  • Explore sharing items fairly (e.g. food or toys)

  • Talk about halves and quarters in real-life contexts

 

RE

This half term children will study Branch 5 – To the Ends of the Earth. The focus of learning is on how people come to know about God through the life of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Children will hear and explore key stories including the Road to Emmaus, the Ascension and Pentecost. They will build on their understanding of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection and begin to learn about the early Church.

They will also explore:

  • How the apostles shared the Good News

  • The role of the Holy Spirit and how it is represented through symbols such as fire, wind and light

  • The idea of God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit (the Trinity) in a simple, age-appropriate way

  • How Pentecost is celebrated

Learning will include storytelling, discussion, art and music to help children develop their understanding and vocabulary.

 

Science

This half term children will continue exploring Materials:

  • Identifying and naming everyday materials

  • Distinguishing between objects and materials

  • Describing physical properties

  • Grouping materials based on their properties

  • Investigating suitable materials for different uses

To help at home you can:

  • Identify materials around the home

  • Sort objects based on properties

  • Discuss why certain materials are used for specific purposes

 

History

In History, children will learn about Kitty Wilkinson, a significant individual who helped others and made a difference in the past.

By the end of the unit children will be able to:

  • Ask questions about the past using sources

  • Sequence key events in her life

  • Explain why she is remembered

  • Identify differences between past and present

  • Understand how we remember important people today

To help at home you can:

  • Talk about people who help others in the community

  • Discuss differences between life now and in the past

  • Explore simple timelines of events

 

Computing

This half term children will explore Programming – Moving a Robot. They will:

  • Learn to give and follow simple commands

  • Understand how floor robots work

  • Predict outcomes of simple programs

  • Begin to design simple algorithms

They will also learn about Privacy and Security, including:

  • Understanding what personal information is

  • Knowing how passwords keep information safe

  • Recognising the importance of asking a trusted adult before sharing information online

To help at home you can:

  • Practise giving simple instructions (e.g. directions)

  • Talk about staying safe online

  • Discuss what information should be kept private

 

PE

PE lessons will continue weekly. This half term children will focus on:

  • Net and wall games

  • Team games, building cooperation and teamwork skills

 

PSHE

In PSHE, children will explore themes around diversity, health and safety. They will learn about:

  • Living in a diverse world and respecting differences

  • Healthy lifestyles including food and physical activity

  • Dental health

  • Sun safety

  • Building positive relationships

To help at home you can:

  • Talk about similarities and differences between people

  • Encourage healthy habits

  • Discuss ways to stay safe in different situations

 

Art

This half term children will explore Textiles. They will:

  • Make marks using a range of materials

  • Use techniques such as collage, layering and resist (oil crayons and paint)

  • Create textile pieces inspired by the artist Anne Kelly

To help at home you can:

  • Encourage experimenting with different materials (fabric, wool, paper)

  • Talk about textures and patterns

  • Explore simple sewing or collage activities

 

Music

Children will continue to develop their listening skills through exploring rhythm and pulse, responding to different pieces of music and building confidence in recognising sounds and patterns.

 

Spanish

This half term children will develop their Spanish through reading simple stories, singing songs and practising speaking and listening skills. They will learn vocabulary linked to jobs, colours, numbers and emotions, and continue asking and answering simple questions.

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