Year 1 - Maple

Autumn 1

Welcome back, everyone! We hope you have had a wonderful Summer break and are excited to start our Year 1 adventure in Key Stage. We have a very exciting term ahead of us! We will be spending some time getting the children used to their knew environment in Maple Class, helping them get to grips with our new routines. The children have made a brilliant start to this academic year and we are excited for the journey ahead.

Here's a little look at what we are learning about over the next few weeks of the school year.

English
We have been visited by a new friend in Maple Class. His name is Harry and he is a very happy mouse. Harry has brought a story with him and we will be reading all about the adventures he has been on. We will be using the story to develop our reading and writing skills, focusing on word recognition and sentence formation.

Maths
In our Maths lessons, we are going to be explore a range of strands such as place value, addition and subtraction and shapes. We will be improving our fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills throughout our lessons. Every morning, when the children come in, we will be taking part in our Morning Maths sessions. These are opportunities for the children to improve their key mathematical basic skills such as counting, adding and subtracting.

Science
We will be exploring the wonderful world of plants in our first Science unit. We will be
exploring and identifying a range of wild and common garden plants. We will also be
learning about trees and identifying if they are deciduous or evergreen. Finally, the
children will be learning to identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of
common flowering plants, including trees (at least: flower, leaf, root, stem, trunk, seed,
branch and petal).

Computing
Our new unit is all about mouse skills. We will be improving our abilities using a mouse,
whilst also exploring how to properly look after our technology.

Art
In our Art lessons, we will be developing a range of art and design skills. We will be
developing the children's abilities to make pattern and use repetition. Exploring the artist of Yayoi Kusama.

Geography
Our Geography unit will require children to understand our local area. We will be discussing and sorting areas that we go to often and sometimes. Also, we will explore areas that are near to our local area and ones that are far away, using maps to help us. We plan to develop our map reading skills, using maps of our classroom and playground to help us.

Music

We are very excited in Year 1 to be learning our new song of Hey You! The children will listen to and appraise music, take part in exciting warm‑up and musical games, and explore improvisation. They will also have opportunities to compose their own music and perform with growing confidence.

PE
This term we are developing our locomotion skills. We are
improving our running techniques. Our aim is to use our arms and legs effectively to
improve the way we run. We, also, have gymnastics where we will learning some super gymnastic skills like jumping, rolling and balancing.

RE
Our unit is Who are Christians and what do they believe? We are exploring what Christians believe, whilst identifying a variety of symbols within the religion. We are reading and retelling stories about Jesus and exploring the concept of right and wrong, good and bad.

PSHE
In our PSHE unit, we are looking at being able to recognise ways to keep us safe when crossing or walking next to roads. Our aim is to ensure all children know ways of keeping themselves and others safe at all times.

Continuous Provision

This year we are continuing Continuous Provision to support children as they transition from Reception into Year 1. This approach allows pupils to continue exploring and developing their learning through play, while also making strong links to the National Curriculum.

We are very excited for the weeks to follow. Please keep an eye on our school Instagram page and class dojo for more updates of our amazing learning.

Miss Jessup

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