Class 1
Welcome to Class 1
Miss Grocott
Spring Term
Hello! I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas! Please see below to find out about what your children will be learning this term.
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me via Class Dojo or to speak to me in the morning/after school.
English
The children are studying 'Traditional Tales' this term. They will begin with Jack and the Beanstalk. The children will explore the story and then will create their own character to replace the Giant in the story. They will orally retell the story with their character and write a character description about it. After, we will explore The Gingerbread Man. Children will write their own instructions on how to make gingerbread.
Mathematics
In spring, the children will cover a number of units to continue developing their understanding of number, place value and measure. They will:
- Learn how to count to 50 and compare numbers
- Use part-whole models and number sentences to show number bonds
- Add numbers within 20 and solve addition problems
- Subtract numbers within 20 and solve subtraction problems
- Measure length and height using a ruler
- Measure mass and capacity
RE
RE will be taught by Mrs Rogers. In the spring term, the units the children will study are:
- Jesus - Teacher + Helper: This unit will develop the children's understanding of Jesus and his ministry as a teacher and healer.
- Forgiveness: This unit will help the children to understand the concept of forgiveness. The children will explore the choices they make and the consequences that can arise from them.
- Lent: This unit will develop the children's knowledge of Lent as a time of change and of growing to be more like Jesus by following his example.
- Holy Week: This unit will develop the children's knowledge of the events of Holy Week and how they tell the last days of Jesus' life on Earth.
- Easter: This unit will help the children to understand the season of Easter as a celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.
These are the prayers that your child will be learning throughout Year 1. Please try to practise these at home to reinforce them.
Science
The children's spring topic in Science is 'Animals Including Humans'. They will be able to name the five main animal groups and be able to place different animals in the correct group. They will also be able to compare different animals, including by what they eat.
History
History will be taught by Mrs Rogers. The children's spring term unit will explore Kings and Queens. They will explore castles and learn about the different features of a castle. We will hopefully be visiting a castle later on in the spring term - keep your eyes peeled for more information! The children will also learn about many famous monarchs including William the Conqueror, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II.
Geography
Geography will be taught by Mr Ord. In the spring term, the children will be learning about weather and climate. They will learn about the seasons and months of the year. They will compare how the weather changes over the seasons and how the weather is different in countries across the world.
PE
PE will be taught on Friday afternoons by Mrs Pemberton. The children should come dressed in their PE kit on this day. The children will be focusing on developing their fundamental movement skills - agility, balance and coordination - through a range of activities.
Computing
Computing will be taught by Mrs Yorke. In an ever-growing technological world, being computer literate is more important than ever! Using Purple Mash, the children will begin the term by learning about algorithms. The children will write their own algorithm to create a maze game. Then, the children will create their own animated stories using animations, music and sound effects.
Art
Art will be taught by Miss Daws. The children's spring unit will explore the artist Barbara Hepworth. The children will study her life and artwork by developing their drawing and painting skills. They will use their drawings to create their own sculptures from clay, inspired by Hepworth.
DT
In DT, the children's first unit is textiles. They will learn about different methods to join fabrics before they choose which one they want to use for their puppet. They will design their puppet based on a character from the traditional tale, 'Jack and the Beanstalk'.
Music
In Music, the children will explore the question - how does music make the world a better place? The children will develop a range of skills including playing instruments, improvising and composing. This will help them to understand a range of musical vocabulary including beat, rhythm, tempo and pitch.
PSHE
In the spring term, PSHE will focus on our feelings. We will explore the different feelings that we experience, both positive and negative. We will think about how our feelings can sometimes affect our actions and how we can manage our negative feelings.
Vehicle
Because the children enjoyed learning about the Inuit so much during the autumn term, we are going to continue their learning into the spring term. Developing and extending their knowledge will help them to have a deeper understanding of their culture and traditions.
Pictures from Year 1 2022/2023