year1@allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk

Welcome to Year 1!

Autumn Term

We have a very exciting Autumn term to look forward to!   

Maths

In Maths, we will be focusing on place value with 10, addition and subtraction, and shape.

English

In English, we will cover a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, including autobiography, narrative, non-chronological reports, letters and postcards. We will also make sure that there is lots of time to read and enjoy new books together!

Science

Within Science, we will be covering two units:

• Forces and space: Seasonal changes 
• Animals: Comparing animals

During our first unit, we will explore the four seasons and observe changes in weather, daylight, plants and animals throughout the year. 

During our second unit, we will compare different animals, identifying similarities and differences in their features, diets and habitats.

RE

In RE, we will be focusing on two big questions:

• Who do Christians say made the world?
• Why does Christmas matter to Christians?

 In our first unit, we will explore the Christian belief that God created the world and consider how Christians express and understand this belief. 

After half term, we will discover why Christmas is important to Christians and how they celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Geography

In Geography, we will be answering the following question: 

• What is it like here?

First, we will explore the local area and compare it with other places. We will use maps and geographical vocabulary to describe what it is like.

History

In History, we will be answering the following question: 

• How am I making History?

During this unit, we will be looking at how we remember events. We will explore what childhood was like for our parents and grandparents. 

Art

During our Art lessons, we will be exploring line and shape. This will include drawing lines and shapes to create portraits and using control and pressure skills to add colour to a drawing. 

DT

In our DT lessons we are going to create stable structures by testing a structure's stability. We will design and create a stable pencil pot using cutting and joining skills. 

Computing

In our Computing sessions, we will be introducing the class to algorithms by creating and following simple sequences of instructions using Bee-Bots. 

Music

During the autumn term, we will be learning the unit ‘Hey You'. During the unit, we will learn to clap back rhythms, we will learn to sing a song and play instrumental parts within a song. 

Spanish

We will learn how to say some Spanish greetings and numbers.

PSHE

In our PSHE lessons, we will be covering the topic: My healthy self. We will explore emotions and learn ways to recognise, express and manage our feelings to support our emotional wellbeing.  

After half-term, we will cover the topic: Connecting with others. In these sessions we will explore how positive relationships, kindness and helping others can support everyone to feel happy, safe and included.  

 PE and Forest School

PE will be on Friday afternoons and Forest School will be on Tuesday mornings for the first half term.  We ask that on these days, pupils come into school in their PE kit (burgundy shorts, white t-shirt or polo shirt and trainers). Long hair should be tied back, and earrings should be removed. During colder days, children should wear a plain tracksuit.

For Forest School, we also ask that children bring a change of footwear and socks. Wellies are ideal footwear for this, but any spare footwear will do. This will ensure that all the children can enjoy these sessions whatever the weather outside and have warm and dry footwear to change back into afterwards.

We will use the Juniper portal to keep you up-to-date with the children’s learning and to send home any reminders. If you have any questions or wish to get in touch, please email year1@allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk

Phonics:

Please feel free to visit the Little Wandle website to research further into our Phonics lead scheme: My Letters and Sounds | Letters and Sounds (littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk).