Year 1 2024 - 2025
Mrs Whalley
Welcome to Year 1!
A Message from Ms Johnson
Hello and welcome to Year One.
In Year 1 we are reading: Our English Hook: Who am I ? By Gervaise Phinn
Our Christian value is:
Compassion
In other areas...
Geography - Where do I live?
Science – Seasonal Changes
Art - Sculpture
Computing –Purple Mash
RE – Who is a Christian and what do they believe?
PE – Dance
In PE we are with the sports coach on Fridays Please ensure that your child has a PE in school.
Phonics
Phonics is a key part of our learning in EYFS and KS1. It is the basis of how we read and how we write and spell words. You can learn more about what phonics is and how we teach it here. There are also resources on the page such as sound mats and word lists, as well as ways you can help your child with their reading at home.
Maths
We follow a concrete - pictoral - abstract method in Maths. This means that we start understanding concepts by using practical equipment - anything from sharing out cubes or adding using base-10. We then move onto drawing or manipulating pictures to solve calculations. These methods allow us to understand what is happening when we do a calculation (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying) so we can then progress on to written methods such as column addition and long multiplication. You can view our Progression in Calculation here to see how we teach the children in class.
Homework
Please read with your child as often as possible. If we feel that your child can read their book satisfactorily they can change it once a week. Please sign your child’s book every time you hear them read.
We are not giving out homework at the moment but we would like you to ensure you read with your child as often as possible.
Useful Websites
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories
- Bitesize - A primary school resource for children studing Key Stage 1 Maths, English and Science, featuring game activities and tests.
- Thinkuknow - If you are 5, 6 or 7, I bet you probably like to use the computer for fun. Why not take a look at this website to help you go on the internet in a safe way and know who to talk to if you are worried.
- Phonics Play - Packed with interactive phonics games
- Times tables Rockstars - Practise your times tables and earn coins to make your avatar look even cooler. You can also challenge your friends! You will need you log on details that were sent home during lockdown
Files to Download
Year 1: News items
PTA Christmas Fair, by Mr Wright
World Mental Health Day, by Mr Wright