In year 1 we are continuing our writing journey using the ‘The Write Stuff’ with Jane Considine.
This half term the children will be using the texts Little red Riding Hood and Handa’’s Surprise.
We will also be having a poetry week in line with National Poetry day.
Handwriting
We are having a whole school focus on handwriting this year. The teachers have had training from 'ISHA Handwriting and Art'.
The children may have told you about the new guidelines we will be using in school. An example of these is shown here.
SCIENCE
In Science the children will be learning about key parts of the body and their uses. They will be exploring the 5 Senses (taste, smell, hearing, sight, touch)
Squirrels class exploring signs of Autumn
HISTORY
In History this half term the children will be thinking about themselves in the past. In their own living history. They will also be thinking about the elderly and looking at how times have changed for them.
Art
In Art the children will be thinking about their faces and learning how to draw a self portrait.
The children will be looking at portrait styles through Artists like Andy Warhol and Vincent Van Gogh.
MATHS
· Counting forwards and backwards, 1 more, 1 less.
· Number bonds/ stories to 10 (all numbers ot 10)
· Addition and subtraction to 20
· Problem solving involving addition and subtraction
· Recognising coins and using money through role play
E-Safety
It is still a high priority of ours to teach the children how to safely access the internet.
Please keep a look out at home what your child is accessing online.
Home Learning
Home learning takes place through Seesaw online platform.
ALL LOG IN DETAILS ARE TO BE FOUND IN YOUR CHILD’S READING JOURNAL.
Maths home activities will be set for children to complete online using MATHLETICS. They will be set each Tuesday. You will find maths games on here to develop speed in solving calculations too.
Helping your child with
reading
Your child’s reading book will be changed every Friday. They will also bring a lending library book home too.
Remember to read every day with your child. This could be you reading to them or them reading to you.
Reading Challenge
At the end of the week if your child has read at least 3 times they will get a reading sticker. If they keep this up over the half-term they will get a reading prize. Please remember to write in your child's reading record when they have read.
EVENTS
Sports Week 26th to 29th September.
National Poetry Day - 6th October. The children will be entering a poetry competition thinking about the environment so look out for some of their poems on our website.
Year 1 story cafe. A chance to come into school to work alongside your child on reading activities based around the story 'The Scarecrow's Wedding'. SQUIRRELS - 9.00 - 10.00 RABBITS - 10.15-11.15 OWLS 1.15-2.15
Super hero WOW Day - 19th October. Dress up as a Super hero as we bring our topic to a close with this WOW Day in school.
Autumn Science visit to the park to explore using our Senses. 20th October.
SAVE THE DATE - YEAR 1 PARENT MEETING ON FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER AT 9.00. Mrs Talbot will be discussing expectations for this year and phonics.