Year-1-Curriculum (ID 1048)

• English
  English

  In Pathways to Write we will be starting with a piece of poetry - Poetry Fruit Salad - to help us write a poem about fruit using the senses. We will be exploring using our senses, playing with words using onomatopoeia and rhyme, and creating imaginative ideas.

  We will then be exploring a fictional story called 'Goldilocks and Just the One Bear' to write a new version of the story with a new character and/ or new setting. Children will be expected to use their mastery and feature keys in their writing.

• Maths
  Maths

  This half term we will be learning:

  Position and Direction
  Numbers to 100

  Money

  Time

  It would be beneficial for children to engage in practise for their maths badges. If you would like to know what your child needs to work on, please speak to the class teacher.

• PSHE
  PSHE

  Our theme is Economic Wellbeing. We will be learning:

  What is money?

  Keeping money safe.

  What is a bank?

  Saving and spending.

  Jobs in school.

  Jobs outside of school.

• RE
  RE

  Our big question is: How should we care for others and the world and why does it matter.

  The children will encounter stories and texts that say something about different people being unique and valuable, making links to Christian and Jewish worldviews and the belief that God loves all people.

• Science
  Science

  In Science our theme is Scientists and Inventors.

  Year 1 will be looking at Steve Irwin and Robert Davis. The children will be exploring the work of these individuals and looking at their achievements.

• PE
  PE

  In athletics this half term, children are practising running, jumping and throwing in lots of different ways. They’ll learn how to move safely and with control, try out short races, and take part in fun games that build strength, balance and teamwork.

• Dance
  Dance

  In dance this half term, Year 1 will be creating simple movement patterns to music. They’ll learn to travel in different ways, copy basic actions, and move at different speeds and levels. The children will start working in pairs and small groups to perform together.

• Music
  Music

• Computing
  ,
  Computing

  In computing we will be learning how to use spread sheets and looking at tech outside of school.

• Spanish
  Spanish

  This half term in Spanish, children will be learning all about life in Spain while revisiting key vocabulary from the year. They’ll practise greetings, numbers, colours, and animals, and learn how to say their name and age. Through songs, games and fun speaking activities, they’ll talk about their favourite fruits and pets, give simple opinions, and ask and answer questions. They’ll also discover facts about Spanish culture and traditions, helping them to make comparisons with their own lives. It’s a great way to round off the year and build confidence in using Spanish in a fun, practical way.

• Design and Technology
  Design and Technology

  Our DT topic this half term is mechanisms. We will be looking at making a simple pull-along toy using wheels and axels. Children will design, make and evaluate their learning through a variety of activities.

• Geography
  Geography

  Our topic this half term is Under the Sea. The children will engage in activities using maps and keys, compass points, and giving direction. We will also be looking at pollution and the ways we can reduce, reuse and recycle.