Year 1

We are excited to begin our learning journey this term and would like to share what the children will be exploring in Autumn term.

In English, the children will be learning how to write simple captions, introducing basic punctuation such as capital letters and full stops, and using their phonics knowledge to help spell words independently.

In Maths, we will be focusing on numbers to 10, including ordering and comparing numbers, as well as making number bonds.

In Geography, our topic is Weather and Climate. The children will learn about the four seasons and explore the countries that make up the United Kingdom.

In History, we will be investigating how toys have changed over time and comparing toys from the past with those we enjoy today.

In Science, the children will be learning about the human body, identifying different body parts and learning about their functions.

In Art, we will be developing our creativity by exploring a range of collage skills, using different materials to create exciting pieces of artwork.

In Design and Technology (DT), the children will be designing and creating their own moving pictures, exploring simple mechanisms and developing their cutting, joining and designing skills.

In Religious Education (RE), we will be exploring stories and why they are important. The children will learn about a range of religious stories and discuss what these stories teach us about God.

In PE, we will be focusing on Team Building and Fundamental Skills, helping children to develop coordination, balance, movement skills and positive teamwork.

We are also very excited to be enjoying our Forest School sessions throughout Autumn 1. These sessions will provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor learning, exploration, problem-solving and developing confidence in a natural environment.

We are looking forward to a fantastic half term filled with learning, discovery and fun. Thank you for your continued support as we begin an exciting year in Year 1! 😊📚🍂✨

To support your child’s reading development, reading books will be changed every Friday during our phonics lesson.

Each week, your child will bring home:

• The phonics book that we have been reading and exploring together in our phonics lessons throughout the week.
• A Book Bag Book, carefully matched to the sounds and phonics learning we have been focusing on in class.

These books are designed to help your child build confidence, practise their decoding skills and develop fluency by reading familiar sounds and words. We encourage children to re-read their books several times during the week, as this helps to improve accuracy, expression and understanding.

Thank you for your continued support with reading at home. Sharing books regularly makes a huge difference to your child’s progress and helps foster a lifelong love of reading. 📚✨

To support your child’s learning and help them make the best possible progress, we ask that children complete the following activities each week:

📚 Reading
Children should read at home at least three times per week. Please remember to sign your child’s reading diary each time they read so that we can celebrate and monitor their reading journey together.

🔢 Numbots
Children should also access Numbots at least three times per week. Regular use of Numbots helps to develop number fluency, build confidence with maths and strengthen key number skills in a fun and engaging way.

Thank you for your continued support. The time spent reading and practising number skills at home makes a huge difference to your child’s learning and confidence in school. 🌟📚🔢