English:
In English, this half term, we will read a range of quality texts, all about being ourselves! We will be writing descriptive sentences about us and the things we like to do. In our writing, we will be focusing on the use of capital letters, full stops and finger spaces which are a key focus throughout Year 1.
Science:
Our Science unit this half term we are learning all about the human body. We will begin by naming different body parts and their functions before exploring our five senses and how we use them.
Maths:
In Maths this half term, we will be focussing on place value and deepening our understanding of numbers. We will consolidate, and build on concepts introduced in Reception, including counting, ordering numbers, comparing numbers, and numbers as words. We will also be focussing on number formation, ensuring all digits are correctly formed and facing the right direction.
Art & Design and Design Technology:
Year 1: Autumn 1
In DT this half term, our focus is Healthy Foods. We will identify a range of fruit and vegetables and use these to make a healthy smoothie.
History:
In History this half term, we will explore our personal history and changes within living memory. We will begin to compare how life is different now than it was in the past and will introduce chronological order.
Computing:
This half term, we will discuss the importance of staying safe online and begin to explore our school computer suite for the first time!
PSHE
In our school, we follow the 1 decision scheme to teach our PSHE. Through PSHE, we see the children develop and grow – building positive relationships with their peers. This half term we will focus on how we change over time.
PE:
In PE, we will be developing our Fundamental Movement Skills such as running, jumping, hopping and skipping. We will spend one session on the field (Wednesday) with our class teacher, and the other in the hall (Thursday) with the WLSP coach.
RE:
This half term our key question is:
1.8 How should we care for others in the world and why does it matter?
We will think about what is special about our world as well as how we can care for it. We will also discuss how we are all unique individuals who must care for each other.
Music:
Year
1: Autumn 1
Geography:
This area of the curriculum is taught in Autumn 2, Spring 1 and Summer 1.
In Music this half term, the focus will be pitch. Children will be exploring their voices, finding the pulse to music, composing a piece of music and writing it down graphically.