year1@allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk

Welcome to Year 1!

We have a very exciting spring term to look forward to.   

Maths

In Maths, we will be focusing on place value up to 50 and addition and subtraction to 20 before moving onto length, height, mass and volume.

English

In English, we will cover a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, including traditional tales, poetry and instructions. We will also make sure that there is lots of time to read and enjoy new books.

Science

Within Science, we will be covering two units:

• Materials: Everyday Materials
• Animals: Sensitive Bodies

During our first unit, we will name different types of materials and recognise differences between objects and materials. We will then learn about different properties of materials and test different materials to help us group them.  

As we move to the second half of the spring term, we will name different parts of the human body before recognising body parts used for each sense. We will then use our senses to make observations.  

RE

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

• What does it mean to belong to a Muslim community?
• Why are symbols/artefacts important to some people?

In our first unit, we will begin by considering what the word belonging means. We will identify practices familiar to many Muslim children as well learning practices associated with the birth of a baby. We will also learn about features of a mosque.  

After half term, we will explore the Easter story. We will look at different crosses and crucifixes and explain their symbolism. We will also design and make an Easter Garden, thinking carefully about the main symbols to include from the Easter Story.  

Geography

In Geography, we will be answering the following question: 

• What is the weather like in the UK?

In order to answer this question, we will first locate the four countries of the UK. We will then identify seasonal changes in the UK before investigating weather patterns.

History

In History, we will be answering the following question: 

• How have toys changed? 

We will begin by discussing our favourite toys before thinking about what toys were like 100 years ago. We will compare toys from the past with modern toys and look at how teddy bears changed over time. If anyone has any old toys that you would be happy to show the class, we would love to see them!

Art

During our Art lessons, we will be creating sculptures. We will begin by rolling paper to make 3D sculptures before exploring other ways to shape paper. We will end the unit by creating a giant model spider as a class.

D&T

In our D&T lessons, we will be making a puppet. We will begin by using different methods to join fabrics. We will then use templates to create a design and end the unit by decorating our puppets.

Computing

In our Computing sessions, we will be using virtual Bee-Bots. We will plan and follow a precise set of instructions  before creating a program that tells a story.  

Music

During the autumn term, we will be learning a song called ‘Round and Round’. During the unit, we will learn to clap back rhythms, and we will also learn to sing the song and play instrumental parts within the song. 

Spanish

Within our Spanish lessons, we will be learning how to say numbers to 10 and different colours.

PSHE

In our PSHE lessons, we will be covering the topic health and wellbeing and citizenship. We will be learning about the correct technique when washing hands as well as thinking about sun safety. We will also learn about people who help us to stay healthy.

After half term, we will consider the importance of rules before thinking about ways to care for others. We will then recognise ways in which we are the same and different to other people.

PE and Forest School

PE and Forest School days will be every Tuesday and we ask that on this day, 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 Marvellous Me 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

Mrs Sheppard, Miss Gorton, Mrs Pryke & Miss Evans

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).