Year 1 - Maple

Welcome back, everyone! We hope you have had a wonderful Easter holiday and are excited to
start our Summer Term. We have a very exciting half term ahead of us! We will be continuing work through our curriculum as we get ready for the end of the school year.

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

English
We have started a new story in our English lessons called Lila and the Secret of the
Rain. In a few weeks, we will be starting our next story, Tabby McTat. We will be starting this unit by reading through our story and developing our comprehension skills. Then, we will start to explore the story further and produce some pieces of writing around it, whilst developing and continuing to improve our reading skills. Phonics is being taught daily to ensure the children are growing in confidence and fluency when reading.

Maths
In our Maths lessons, we are going to measurement (length and mass/weight). The
children will be learning to describe lengths and heights and mass/weight using
terminology like long/short, heavy/light. After that, we will be developing our adding and
subtracting within 20 skills. Then, we will further develop our understanding of fractions
and time, using our knowledge of halves to help us tell o'clock and half past times.

Science
In Science this term, Year 1 will be exploring a variety of everyday materials and learning about their simple properties. The children will carry out practical investigations, such as testing which materials are waterproof and building shelters, while learning how to sort and group materials. They will also develop their scientific skills by making predictions, carrying out fair tests, observing changes over time, and explaining their results.

Computing
Our new unit is all about Digit Literacy. We are excited for the children to develop their
understanding of algorithms and programming.

Art
In our Art lessons, we will be exploring and creating a range of different sculptures. The children will be using their cutting, drawing, sculpting, modelling and painting skills to enable to create wonderful pieces of art in their sketchbooks.

Geography
For our Geography unit, we will be learning about the animals and their habits. Our
learning will take us around the world to different continents where we will learn about
animals that live there. Our first stop is a trip to Antartica to visit the emperor penguins.

Music

In Music this term, Year 1 will be learning a fun song all about using their imagination. 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 very lucky to be starting our whole-school dance unit with Mr Glenn. The
children will be developing their range of movements and ability to move in time with a piece of
music. We will be also having the fabulous Beth Tweddle Gymnastics coach who will help us learn some super gymnastic skills.

RE
In RE this term, we will explore how we should care for others and the world, and why this is important. Children will learn from Christian and Jewish stories and beliefs to understand what matters most and how people decide right from wrong. They will reflect on how caring for the Earth and treating others kindly can make a positive difference in the world.

PSHE
In our PSHE unit, we are going to be exploring our feelings and emotions. We will pay close
attention to how we can deal with our feelings and emotions and the best ways to help us cope.
One of the first emotions we will learn about is jealousy.

We are very excited to get started. Please keep an eye on our school X page for more updates of our amazing learning.

Miss Jessup

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