Summer-1-Year-1-Curriculum (ID 1150)

• Maths
  Maths

  Year 1 students are introduced to measuring mass and capacity using non-standard units like cubes and cups. This hands-on approach helps build early understanding before moving to standard units. Pupils also solve simple addition and subtraction problems in practical contexts and explore part-whole relationships (e.g., finding what remains after some is removed). Additionally, they learn the difference between capacity (the maximum a container can hold) and volume (the amount it currently holds).

• English
  English

  This term, the children will begin with a poetry unit 'I Spun a Star' by John Foster. They will enjoy learning and performing the poem whilst also discussing the words and their meanings. The children will then use their imagination and knowledge of list formats to invent their own original list poems using descriptive words and rhyming.

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  Following this, the children will explore the engaging non-fiction text 'Toys in Space' by Mini Grey. Through this story they will develop their descriptive writing skills and learn to write using sequencing, some punctuation, clauses and imagination. As the unit progresses, the children will write their own fantasy lists and stories..

• PSHE
  PSHE

  This half term in PSHE the children learn about rules, responsibilities and belonging.

  Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • • Explain how children might get money.
    • Explain some different ways to keep money safe.
    • Discuss the role of banks and building societies.
    • Recognise that people may make different choices about spending or saving.
    • Explain that a range of jobs exist in and out of school and that different skills are needed for jobs.

• RE
  RE

  This half term in RE,

  Within this unit, pupils will learn about the Christian creation story. They will learn about the key events within the story and be able to retell it using key vocabulary. They will begin to understand that some Christians believe different things about creation. Pupils will begin to compare texts found within the creation story and start to think about how Christians might try to be stewards of the world. Pupils will also consider how Christians may act in response to creation and why they may choose to praise God for it.

• Science
  Science

  This half term in science,

  In this unit we will be looking at the seasons Spring and Summer, whilst also recapping Autumn and Winter.

  We will be able to observe changes across the four seasons.

  and observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies.

• PE
  PE

  In Year 1, children take part in fun and active PE lessons that focus on simple games. These lessons help pupils develop basic movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing, and catching.

  Through a variety of team and individual games, children learn how to follow rules, take turns, and work together. Activities are designed to build confidence, coordination, and enjoyment of physical activity.

  Pupils are encouraged to try their best, stay active, and develop a positive attitude towards exercise. By the end of the year, children will have improved their agility, balance, and teamwork skills while having fun in a safe and supportive environment.

• Dance
  Dance

  This term, the children will be developing their dance skills by learning to copy and repeat simple movements with increasing control and coordination. They will explore changes in speed, size, and direction working with a partner to short movement sequences, and perform simple movements to music. The children will also begin reflecting on their performances by talking about what they did and how they moved.

• Music
  Music

  This term, children will explore a range of sounds using their voices and classroom instruments. They will practise keeping a steady pulse, copying simple rhythms and responding to music through movement and storytelling. Children will sing a variety of songs and begin to create their own simple musical ideas.

• Computing
  Computing

  This term in computing, the children will master coding skills, children need to have the opportunity to explore program design and put computational thinking into practice. The lesson plans introduce children to designing and planning a program before coding in some lessons. During the design process, children should be encouraged to clarify: The characters (objects). What they will do (actions and events). What order things will happen (the algorithm).

• Spanish
  Spanish

  This half term, children will learn how to talk about themselves and their families in Spanish. They will practise greetings, numbers and simple questions, and begin to name different family members. Through songs, stories and partner work, children will build confidence in speaking and understanding basic Spanish conversation.

• Art
  Art

  This half term children will be learning all about Cecilia Vicuna and her wonderful work.

  Cecilia Vicuna creates woven pieces of artwork using different types of fabric, materials and methods.

  We will look at the various techniques and create our own woven art work.

  Some techniques involve knotting one or two pieces of fabric together to create a bump.

  Some techniques involve plaiting three pieces of fabric together to create a plait effect.

  Some techniques involve threading pieces of fabric together to create an abstract effect.

• History
  History

  In this topic, children learn about Ice Explorers, learning about cold places around the world and the brave explorers who travelled there.

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  🧭 Famous Explorers

  We will be learning about two real-life explorers:

  • Robert Falcon Scott – A British explorer who journeyed to Antarctica
  • Roald Amundsen – A Norwegian explorer who was the first to reach the South Pole

  We compare their journeys and talk about the challenges they faced in icy conditions.