Year 1Curriculum EveningMrs LongsterMiss HowesMrs Birrell

Key Stage 1Your child is in Year 1 and is in Key Stage 1.

Nursery & Reception

Ages 3 - 5Foundation StageYear 1 & Year 2

Ages 5 - 7Key Stage 1Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6Ages 7 11Key Stage 2

The Daily Routine

9.50amDoors open9.00am 9.30am1st lesson9.30am - 10.30am2nd lesson10.30am - 10.45am1ST BREAK10.45am - 12.00pm3rd lesson12.00pm 1.15pmLUNCH1.15pm 2.30pm4th lesson2.30pm 2.45pm2ND BREAK2.45pm - 3.20pm5th lesson3.20pmHOMETIME

Homework in Year 1Homework in year 1 helps your child develop their Maths and English skills.Homework may not always be recorded.

DaySubjectTo be handed inFridaySpellingsMaths gameHand writingNumber of the WeekMondayReading BookIn school every day

School Bag / Book BagThe children need to have a book bag to take their homework and reading book home.

Water Bottles Children keep their water bottles in the trays at the back of the classroom. They can get a drink at playtime and when they come in from playtime. Children can also access their bottles for a drink during lessons if they ask. They are encouraged to take them home each Friday to wash them.

Playtime Snack The children are provided with a playtime snack each afternoon. These are healthy snacks for example; apple, banana, pear, carrot sticks, raisins etc.

Continuous ProvisionSandCreativeWaterScienceReadingMathsWriting and drawingConstructionRoll play

Other dates

Autumn TermThursday 26th November Christmas Craft FayreAutumn TermTuesday 8th December KS 1 ProductionAutumn Term Monday 14th DecemberChristmas Party

School CouncilTwo children from each class (Years 1-6) are voted to represent their class as part of the school council.If the children want to be considered for the council, they will write a manifesto.The school council meets to discuss areas that they would like to develop in the school, based on the ideas and discussions of the children in their class.The council talk to the relevant teachers about implementing/developing any aspects that arise in discussions.

Year 1Curriculum* Core Subjects-English-Maths-Science-Computing-RE* Foundation Subjects-History-Geography-Art-Design & Technology-Music-French-Physical Education

Lessons in Year 1Children are taught in structured lessons, which consists of 4 main parts:

- Sharing of WALT (we are learning to) - Whole class teaching (smartboards / powerpoints / practical and interactive) - Independent work (individual / paired / small group) - Plenary (summary of lesson)

Assessment is continuous and tracked to ensure that each childs unique needs are catered for.

EnglishNarrative Stories with familiar settingsTraditional Stories Stories from a range of cultures Stories about fantasy worlds

Non-Fiction Labels, lists and captions Instructions Recounts, dictionaryInformation TextsPoetry-Using the sensesPattern and rhymePoems on a theme3 4 week unitsPhase 1 get to know genrePhase 2 sentence / word work linked to genrePhase 3 write own text linked to genre

Writing Focus Vocabulary adjectives, interesting and ambitious words, verbs Connectives and, but, so, then, because, if Openings First, Just then, Next, Finally, After a while, Also, Immediately, Punctuation - . , !, ?

Writing FocusThe man walked down the lane.The old man strolled down the cobbled lane.Just then the old man strolled down the cobbled lane.

Guided ReadingGuided reading sessions last half an hour and are set up as a carousel. I read with a guided group, while other children work independently in groups.Activities include: task following on from guided book, spelling work, hand writing and changing home reading books.

The book the children bring home each week has not always been read before in class.

PhonicsWe will continue to develop sounds from reception in Year 1, before moving onto learning alternative spellings of phonemes already known.

A short 10 15 minute phonic/spelling session will still take place daily. The focus sounds/spelling patterns of the week will become the focus of spellings, alongside tricky words which cannot be sounded out using phonic knowledge.

Phonemes: The sounds in wordsGraphemes: The letters representing the soundDigraph: Two letters that make one soundTrigraph: Three letters that make one sound

Phonics Terminology

Remember that children need to be able to listen carefully in order to identify the phonemes (sounds) in words. How many phonemes are in these words?TapPlayBluffHow many phonemes?

Tap t-a-p = 3 phonemesPlay p-l-ay = 3 phonemesBluff b-l-u-ff = 4 phonemes

Handwriting Letter FormationChildren will have regular 10/15 minute handwriting lessons

Maths

Throughout the year the children will cover the 6 strands of mathematics ; Place value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and division Fractions measurement GeometryThese 6 strands are taught each term.

Using and applying mathematics Solve one-step and two-step problemsinvolving numbers, money or measures and time.

Place Value Count to and across 100, forwards and backwards, beginning with 0 or 1 from any given numberCount, read and write numbers to 100 in numerals; count in multiples of twos, fives and tensGiven a number, identify one more or one lessIdentify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations including the number line, and use the language of: equal to, more than, less than (fewer), most, leastRead and write numbers from 1 to 20 in numerals and words

Addition and subtractionRead, write and interpret mathematical statements involving (+), subtraction (-) and equals (=) signsRepresent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 20Add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zeroSolve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems such as 7 = ? 9

Multiplication and division solve-step problems involving multiplication and division, by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of the teacher

Fractions Recognise, find and name a half as one of two equal parts of an object, shape or quantity Recognise, find and name a quarter as one of four equal parts of an object, shape or quantity

Measurement Compare, describe and solve practical problems for:Lengths and heights (for example, long/short, longer/shorter, tall/short, double/half) Mass/weight (for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than) Capacity and volume ( for example, full/empty, more than, half, half full, quarter) Time (for example, quicker, slower, earlier, later) Measure and begin to record the following: lengths and heights Mass/weight Capacity and volume Time (hours, minutes, seconds)Geometry

Recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes, including: 2-D shapes (for example, rectangles (including squares), circles and triangles) 3-D shapes (for example, cuboids (including cubes), pyramids and spheres)

An extra 5 minutes?!It will really aid the children if they can confidently and rapidly recall number facts such as:

Number bonds to 10, 20Counting forward/back from any numberAdding/Subtracting 1/10Doubles and corresponding halves

ScienceScience in Year one is taught on a Monday afternoon. Who am I? Sound

Animals including HumansPlants

Light and DarkEveryday Materials

Seasonal change will be taught throughout the year

ComputingThe children have one ICT lesson a week in the ICT room. Understanding and using algorithmsWrite and test simple programsUse logical reasoning to make predictions Communicate safely onlineMathletics

Religious EducationReligious Education is based on the new Come and See programme.

Autumn TermFamiliesBelonging Waiting

Spring TermSpecial People MealsChange

Summer TermHolidays and HolydaysBeing SorryNeigbours

Topic

TERMTITLEAUTUMN 1OURSELVESAUTUMN2TOYSSPRING 1OUR LOCAL AREASPRING 2HOUSES AND HOMESSUMMER 1THE UK

SUMMER 2SEASIDE HOLIDAYS

PEP.E kit is needed for all PE lessons. Please ensure that all items, including plimsolls, are labelled. A P.E. register is taken every lesson and a record is made of which children have their P.E. kit. Children are not able to take part in P.E. if they do not have their kit. Letters will be sent home if your child misses two consecutive P.E. lessons as a reminder.

PE lessons take place on a Tuesday morning

FrenchThe children have half an hour of French every Thursday Morning.This is taught by Mrs Thomas.As well as lots of oral work the children also learn to write simple French.

Talking PartnersThe children are paired up into talking partners. The children sit next to their talking partners during teaching time, if this is necessary.It encourages children to listen to other children, promoting speaking and listening skills. It provides less confident children the opportunity to share ideas first.Social benefits children talk to and work with children in their peers group who they may not have previously worked with.

MarkingAll childrens work is marked with a positive comment next to a green star.

A challenge / next step is identified next to a green arrow. The children are provided with time in the next lesson or on a Friday morning if support is needed to complete the short challenge.

Year 1 An open doorI am in school most mornings by 8am and usually leave at 4:30pm. Please come and see me about anything that is concerning or worrying you.If its just a quick question, then you can catch me at the door on a Wednesday morning.Otherwise please see me or contact the office to make an appointment to see me after school.

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