In Key Stage One our teachers are Mrs Lawrence (SL), Mrs Gadsby (RG) and Mrs Moorhouse (RM).
Our teaching assistants are Mrs Watkins, Mrs Clews and Mrs Jackson.
Summer 1 This half term our new topic is 'Paddington’ .
In our geography lessons, we will be learning all about London and comparing England with Peru.
In English, we will be looking at stories to innovate and writing instructions. We will be practising for the Phonics Screening Test which is in June.
Phonics
Please look at the weekly spellings grid to see which Floppy's Phonics book to revise with your child.
Please help your child to practise these books and previous ones on Oxford Owl here!
If you need the password again, please ask!
In our maths lessons we will be solving problems and exploring measurement. Counting in 2s, 5s and 10's helps with multiplication! Here are some songs to help:
Counting in 10's Link 1 Link 2
In Science we will continue our learning about animals. To view our Science Knowledge Organiser, please click here.
To view this half term's topic web, please click here.
Phonics
Please look at the weekly spellings grid to see which Floppy's Phonics book to revise with your child.
Please help your child to practise these books and previous ones on Oxford Owl
PE
Class SL will have PE on Wednesday and Friday.
Class RG will have PE on Monday and Thursday.
Class RM will have PE on Monday and Friday .
Children need to bring in named PE kit in their PE bag. Please ensure children have suitable named clothing and footwear as PE activities may take place outside. Please remove earrings on PE days.
Reading
Reading books will be changed on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We ask that you aim to read with your child at least four times a week. When a book is finished, we encourage children to re-read the book to develop their understanding and fluency. You could also ask your child some questions about what they have read. This will help them to develop their comprehension (understanding) of the text. Please keep your child's Home School Link Book safe and record when your child has read so we know if their book needs changing.
For more information about reading for pleasure, please click here.
Spellings
Every Friday, the children will be given a set of spellings to learn (linked to their phonics learning0 ready for the following Friday. We encourage the children to use the look, say, cover, write and check method. Please make sure spelling books are in school on a Friday.
How you can help:
- Keep reading at home, ideally on a daily basis
- Re-read books to help build confidence and fluency
- Encourage your child to sound out words they do not know
- Practise any spellings or key words sent home
- Access the books, games and resources on Oxford Owl (Floppy Phonics)
Useful websites:
If you need to speak to us, please see us at the start or end of the day to arrange a meeting or contact the school office.
Useful resources:
Year 1 & 2 Common Exception Word Mat
Online Learning Links
In the front of your child's home school link book (white reading diary) you will find their log in details for online learning resources such as Oxford Owl and Education City which has online reading books and educational games.
Useful websites:
Our Key Stage One Learning Journey
Autumn Term 1: All Things Giant
This half term our topic is ‘All things Giant’’.
This topic will have a geography focus and will teach the children about our local community and school.
In English, we will read a range of books, including Jack and the Beanstalk, The BFG and The Gruffalo. We will be retelling and innovating stories, along with our non-fiction writing.
In Maths, we will be applying our reasoning skills to solve problems and securing our understanding of place value.
To view this half term's topic web, please click here.
To view this half term's newsletter, please
click here.
Autumn Term 2: Zoom to the Moon
This half term our topic is ‘Zoom to the moon’’.
This topic will have a history focus and will teach the children about the passing of time, the first moon landing, other key events in the Space race and recent astronauts such as Tim Peake.
Songs for the children:
In English, we will read a range of books, including Aliens love underpants, The Beegu and non-fiction reports. We will be retelling and innovating stories, along with our non-fiction writing.
In Maths, we will be looking at addition and subtraction.
To view this half term's topic web, please click here.
Spring 1 Pirates
This half term our topic is ‘Pirates’’.
This topic will have a Geography focus and will teach the children about the countries of the UK, capital cities and the differences between physical and human geography.
Songs for the children:
In English, we will be retelling and innovating stories, along with our non-fiction writing.
In Maths, we will be learning about place value and what each digit means to 20. We will be looking at addition and subtraction up to 20.
To view this half term's topic web, please click here.
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Spring 2: This half term our new topic is 'Fire, Fire'.
In our history lessons, we will be learning all about the Great Fire of London.
In English, we will be looking at stories to innovate and writing reports about The Great Fire of London.
In our maths lessons we will be solving problems and exploring measurement.
In Science we will be learning about animals. To view our Science Knowledge Organiser, please click here.
To view this half term's topic web, please click here.