Welcome to Summer Term in Year 1!
Scarlet Class is a Year 1 class of 30 fabulous children with Mr Blyth as their teacher. Crimson Class is a Year 1 class of 30 equally fabulous children with Ms McLeish as their teacher. We now also have Mrs Cowdrith on our team, working in both classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays, as well as a great team of teaching assistants.
In Year 1 we work hard to be kind to each other, respecting our differences and sharing a great learning journey together!
For our topic, “Treemendous Tales” the children will be examining questions such as: What is a plant? What are the parts of a plant? How do plants grow? What is an evergreen tree? What is a deciduous tree? Through engaging activities and hands-on experiences, children will develop a deeper understanding of the diverse and amazing world of plants. This journey will foster their appreciation for the beauty and importance of plants in our natural environment, nurturing a sense of wonder and curiosity about the living world around them.
In Maths, we will continue to explore money, including counting in groups of twos, fives, and tens, apply our learning to real-life contexts, use positional and directional language (i.e., quarter turn, half turn, full turn, left, and right), and read the time on an analogue clock.
In English, we will continue to develop our love for reading by giving the children opportunities to read for decoding practice and for enjoyment. We will continue to develop our reading and comprehension skills by using clues to make plausible predictions and summarising parts of a text in our own words. In addition, we will begin to compare, contrast and make links between previously read texts and those that we enjoy. As writers, we will focus on writing and improving our skills through the texts ‘Pattan’s Pumpkin’ and ‘The Flower’. These stories will inspire us to create our own written pieces, exploring different genres and developing our storytelling, descriptive writing, sequencing, and reflective writing abilities. Through this process, we will enhance our vocabulary, grammar, and editing skills, fostering a love for writing and self-expression.
In Science, the children will embark on an exploration of plants. This topic helps them understand living things and their habitats, compare plants and animals, learn about seasonal changes, and explore plant growth. They will observe how plants change throughout the seasons as well as learn about caring for plants and the importance of environmental responsibility.
General Information
In Year 1 we love reading and try to read as much as possible. We encourage parents to read regularly with children and to record this in their reading record book. Children should bring home two texts: one phonically decodable text from the Floppy’s Phonics scheme (selected by their teacher) and at least one reading for pleasure text selected by child to read with parents to enjoy reading and discussing with a parent. They will also bring home another book from their weekly library visit. We change books regularly so please remember to bring your book bag every day.
Crimson and Scarlet Class PE days are Mondays and Wednesdays . The children will be changing into PE kits in school so please ensure that your child has a kit in school at all times. PE kit consists of: navy blue shorts or tracksuit bottoms, white t-shirt, navy blue sweatshirt or cardigan, and trainers. No jewellery please!
Please provide your child with their own water bottle daily. This is especially important for PE days, so that we stay healthy and hydrated! This should be named and brought home daily for cleaning. Also, as the weather heats up please ensure your child has sun screen applied before they come to school as well as a bottle to keep in their tray if needed.
If you have any questions about school, please contact the Office by phone, email or in person, or come and find us!
Useful Information
Curriculum Descriptors Summer 1
New To Year 1 Presentation 26.09.2023
Keywords to be able to read and spell
End of Year One Expectations Spoken Language and Reading
End of Year One Expectations Writing
End of Year One Expectations Maths