Year 1

AUTUMN 2

Dear Parents and Carers, 

We hope that you have had a lovely half-term break and are well-rested for the run up to Christmas. The children are now settled into Year 1 and we will be looking to push their learning forward as we come up to the Christmas break. We have some information and exciting things planned for this term that we would like to share with you. Miss Harrison, Mrs Farrell, Ms Bondara 

English 

Our learning theme this half term is ‘Awe and Wonder’, and it fits into our Geography, History and English lessons. We will be looking at poetry in English – where we will be reading two books by Dr. Seuss, experiencing the wonder of poetry and rhyme!  The following two weeks we will be retelling and innovating the story Handa’s Surprise. In the last two weeks, we will be learning all about why we celebrate Christmas, so in English we will be reading and retelling the Nativity story in chapters.   

Mathematics 

This half term we will continue to consolidate number bond facts and use these to develop our skills with addition and subtraction. This will be taught using part whole models, tens frames, Numicon, cubes and counters. In addition, we will be exploring two-digit numbers and their formation 

Mathletics 

Please ensure your child is logging onto Mathletics to complete their maths homework. 

Specialist lessons: PE, art and DT 

Our PE days are Monday and Friday. It is essential that children arrive with a complete PE kit. Make sure all items of clothing are named, including shoes. Children will also be having specialist lessons in Art and DT. 

Geography 

In Geography we will continue our learning about our local area. We will be exploring maps and aerial views. 

History 

This half term we will be learning all about the Great Fire of London. 

RE   

This term, the children will be learning about The Nativity. We will also be putting on our very own production at the end of the term for parents to come and watch. Date to be confirmed. 

Homework 

Homework will be given out on Mondays and expected back the following Monday.  

In addition to these tasks, the Reading Challenge book is a perfect opportunity for the whole family to read together. Please note that children should change their Reading Challenge book every Monday when completed, including their storymap.  

Moreover, children can practice their spelling daily on Purple Mash as well as complete maths tasks on Mathletics.