Class One
Welcome to Class One!
The Class One Team
Class Teacher: Mrs Everett (Mon, Tues &Wed)
Mrs Hemsley (Wed, Thurs & Fri)
Teaching Assistants: Mrs Doyle (Mon-Fri)
Welcome to Class One! We are really excited for all of the wonderful things we have
planned this year.
Our topics this year will be:
Autumn Term – All About Me and Toys Now and Then
Spring Term – Let’s Explore London and Marvellous Medicine
Summer Term – Let’s Explore Africa and Sail Away – The Titanic
In English we will be reading and range of fiction and non-fiction texts. We will be
learning to write simple sentences with a capital letter and a full stop and developing
our letter formation.
In Maths we will be consolidating our knowledge of numbers 0-10 and extending to
numbers 20 and beyond. We will be learning to add and subtract one digit numbers
to 20 and develop our understanding of shape, space and measures.
In Geography we will be learning about the local area and the four countries and
capital cities of the United Kingdom. We will compare the human and physical
geography of London and the Capital city of Kenya Mombasa.
In History we will be learning to compare modern day toys with toys from the past.
We will learn about the life of Florence Nightingale and her contributions to modern
day medicine and the sinking of the iconic ship The Titanic.
In Computing we will learning to create digital paintings and add text to our work.
We will learn about coding and how to stay safe online.
In Science we will be learning about the human body including animals, materials,
plants and seasonal change. We will use our investigative skills to observe and
classify.
In DT we will explore sliders and leavers to design and make a moving picture, design
and make a fruit and salad and practise our sewing skills.
In Art we will be learning about the artists Andy Goldsworthy, Hilma da Klint and Paul
Klee and creating our own art work based on their style of art.
In PE we will be taking part in gymnastics and games activities and learning how
keep our bodies healthy. We will also be enjoying Yoga sessions and team building
exercises.
In Music we will be looking closely at different genres of music such as Pop and
Classical. We will be practicing our and composition skills and learning to play simple
notes on the glockenspiels.
In RE we will be learning about Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity. We will explore
the special celebrations and customs celebrated during Diwali, Christmas, Easter and
Shabbat.
In PSHE we will be learning how to be a kind friend, about our families and why they
are special to us and how to keep each ourselves safe.
Year 1 Curriculum Overview
Homework
New reading books are given each week. Please ensure that your child has their book
bag in school every day so that we can change their reading book. It is very important
to read with your child for at least 10 minutes every night and sign their reading
record to let us know they have completed their homework.
We will also send home links for your child to watch and participate in ‘Virtual
Classroom Phonics lessons’ which mirror our phonics lessons in school. Please
support your child by ensuring the complete this homework activity and that they
join in with the session.
At The Grange we believe that it is crucial to work in partnership with parents and
carers. There is an expectation that you will support us by ensuring that your child
completes the tasks that we set as homework.
Obviously the level of your engagement will depend on your child’s age but we
expect you take an active part in all aspects of homework and, where necessary,
indicate that you have monitored the completion of it (e.g. by signing the
Home/School Reading Record Book.)
The routines of reading every day, learning spellings and multiplication tables etc. can
be great fun and very rewarding for all concerned. Best results are achieved when
homework in not done at the last minute but has a fixed time in a child’s established
home routine. Short, sharp periods of activity are preferable to prolonged periods of
study where concentration can be lost.
Effective learning and consolidation of learning cannot happen in an environment
with lots of distractions (e.g. television etc.) Please give some thought to where your
child works at home.
