Willow & Blossom - Year 1
Welcome to Year One!
In Year One our teachers are Ms Sumner and Mrs Dickson. Mrs Williams also works with both classes.
In the Spring term we will be learning.....
Phonics - We will be continuing our phonics scheme, Little Wandle, and we will have daily phonics sessions using this scheme. We will continue to practise reading and spelling our tricky words.
English - We will be reading and doing writing linked to a winter theme. We will be reading 'Robin's Winter Song' and 'Ridiculous'. After half term, we will be writing instructions and looking at traditional tales.
Maths - We will be continue to follow the Red Rose Maths Scheme. Our units for this term are number, mass, shape, money and multiplication. We are also enjoying our mastering number sessions in the afternoons.
Here's what we will be learning about in the foundation subjects....
Science: Our focus will be materials. We will continue our work on seasonal changes by looking for signs of winter and how things change as we enter Spring.
History: We will be learning all about the Great Fire of London.
Geography: We will be learning about the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom.
Religion: We will be learning about Judaism and Easter.
Music: We will be using our voices and instruments to create songs linked to the theme of winter. We will also be learning and performing the song 'Round and Round'.
PSHE: We will looking at the theme 'getting on and falling out'.
Our PE days are Tuesdays and Fridays. The children can come to school dressed in their PE kits on these days. Please make sure your child is still bringing a coat on these days.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to us