Year 1 - Curriculum Outline - Spring 2023

Humanities - Social Understanding

During our Thematic learning for the first half term we will be focusing on maps, including following directions using a map and creating our own maps of the classroom which will include a key We will look at global, national and local maps, learning how to find land and sea as well as using these to make simple comparisons between features of different places We will also be thinking like inventors this term- exploring existing products and creating our own!Through our ‘Inventions that changed the world’ Thematic learning, pupils will explore how people have changed history with their inventions. We will observe small details of historic objects to discuss what they show and sequence artefacts from different periods of time

In our RS work this term, pupils will be learning about what makes something special and special places for different people This will include identifying different places of worship for Sikhs, Buddhists and Jews. We shall go on to learn about living by rules and important people who influence these, including religious figures and important people in our lives.

Language and Communication

In English, pupils are introduced to a range of fiction and non-fiction genres which are thematically linked to provide a meaningful context Building on the pupil’s knowledge of narratives from last term, they will now have a clear idea of story structure and will apply their knowledge to reading, writing and discussing stories.

The fiction unit of fantasy stories introduces pupils to fantasy elements including characters and settings and will allow the pupils to understand the structure of narratives (they have a beginning, middle and end) Pupils will initially regularly read the story together as a class with the teacher (shared reading).They will then internalise the story (retelling it by acting it out, using puppets, recording themselves retelling it or drawing story maps) so they are confident with the structure, events and language Through shared writing and modelling with the class teacher, the pupils will have an opportunity to write their own fantasy story by creating their own characters and setting, including adjectives

The ‘Inventions’theme also provides the perfect context for learning about instructions.The pupils will understand, follow and write a range of instructions which may include making their own ‘green’invention We will focus on the texts ‘Rosie Revere Engineer’and ‘Little Inventors Go Green’

In addition pupils will continue to follow the Read, Write, Inc. ‘Phonics’programme which is a robust and fast-paced scheme teaching them to read and use sounds accurately through an understanding of phonics, underpinned by regular practice

In Modern Language lessons, speaking and listening remain the focus this term as the pupils gain confidence in Spanish and French In both languages they will link their learning into the thematic topic as they learn vocabulary about families and important people in their community, while continuing to reinforce numbers and routines. They will sing songs to help with pronunciation and vocabulary acquisition and read stories such as ‘Cocorico’ in Spanish They will also explore colours and animals by getting to know the famous book “Elmer” Listening to and following instructions in both French and Spanish will be important and the pupils will increasingly respond to instructions in games and activities in the classroom in both languages

Mathematical Understanding

Pupils start the term developing skills within addition and subtraction, adding by counting on, finding and making number bonds, comparing number sentences and related facts

Their next topic is place value and will involve numbers to 50, tens and ones, one more one less, ordering numbers and comparing objects and numbers within 50, counting in 2s and 5s

After half term we will move on to measurement where we will focus on length & height, mass & volume and finally money.

Physical Education and Well-being

For PE, lessons will focus on developing fundamental sports skills such as catching, throwing, passing and receiving These skills will then be used in modified invasion games These fast paced games focus on teamwork, keeping possession, scoring and defending. These lessons will work alongside continued multi skills lessons where the focus will be on improving ABC: Agility, Balance and Coordination In addition, the pupils at Fitzwilliam will be working on their gymnastics skills, with an emphasis on body management and the development of basic balance, rotation and jumping skills

Please encourage a healthy and active lifestyle at home. If your child expresses an interest in any sport or physical activity at home, please do take them along to the numerous local sports clubs that we are fortunate to have around us in our community

In PSHEE this term, we will be learning about healthy lifestyles and understanding what this encompasses. Pupils will learn about the need to eat a varied diet, the importance of being physically active, but also the importance of looking after their mental health and wellbeing

Later in the term, pupils will reflect on the importance of working together and recognising and developing their strengths, emotions, gifts and talents. We will look at understanding

and practising the skills of a good communicator, including listening skills, turn-taking and reflect on the benefits of collaboration, communication and cooperation

As part of our e-safety curriculum, pupils will learn about ‘digital footprints’ and to consider what happens to photos, comments and information posted online. They will be taught the importance of online safety and not to share personal information such as their real names.

Forest School is a superb way for our pupils to learn holistically through play and exploration, following their own curiosity Pupils learn to connect with their environment, manage risks and use their initiative to solve problems and cooperate with others whilst developing their resilience, creativity, confidence, and independence skills.This term they will be learning about making art out of nature and frames using sticks and knotting skills.As the season changes the pupils will think about life cycles of frogs, birds and plants The pupils will also look at nest building and then have an egg hunt Pupils will continue to build on their existing knowledge of tools, some new tools will be introduced and they will learn how to use the fire striker.

Creative and PerformingArts

In Create Design and Engineering pupils will be learning how to use tools safely, measuring, marking out, cutting and shaping a range of materials to make their own maps and mazes. They will also practise drawing lines of different size and thickness In the second half term, pupils will explore how artists use clay for sculpture They will work on 3-dimensional projects, building on our Mathematical learning from last term, and use different techniques including pinching and coiling to produce a finished sculpture.

In Plan Learn Do Review pupils have the opportunity to lead and direct their own learning. Over a four session cycle the pupils will Plan what they want to do, which may be digitally via a video or using pictures, words and labels The pupils then spend a session Learning something that will contribute to the successful Do session Perhaps colour mixing, cutting cardboard, threading a needle, or finding out what a rocket really looks like In the third session, it is Do day. On this day, the pupils execute their Plan.They may be asked to bring in some specific resources to help on this day such as a cardboard box or some small cakes for decoration Often the pupils link their project to the theme, but it is up to them Then it is the final session which is the pupils’Review, this is where they reflect on how their project went, this may be a discussion, a video or a written statement This helps inform the pupils next Do, based on what they may want to learn next.

In Music lessons, pupils will work on their performance skills for their musical production Pupils will work on vocal technique, diction and projection After half term, we will continue to play musical games and start to notate rhythms pictorially

Scientific

As part of our Fantasyland theme, pupils will learn to make predictions about what will happen when creating a domino rally They will collect evidence through observations and measurements and then present their results in a variety of forms including tables, drawings and digital tools In our ‘Inventions’theme, we will be investigating string telephones through our own experiments. We will again be collecting evidence, making observations and presenting our findings.

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themselves to our creative approach. We avoid apps that are specific to a particular outcome, preferring content free apps that can help to enhance our pupils work and understanding. Some examples are: Minecraft, iMovie, KeyNote, Pages and Padlet.

Coding

Another aspect of our digital curriculum is the coding/programming skills that are embedded in all subjects or taught discretely inYears 5 and 6 We have identified a progression of apps that help to develop our pupils ability to code The apps provide variety and challenge and help to develop the computation skills that are crucial learning in our digital work

We combine the coding experiences with physical output Using Spheros, BBC Micro:Bits and Ozobots provides visual outcomes that bring our code to life As our pupils develop further they transition on to written code

ThinkingToolkit

Alongside and underpinning our curriculum we ensure that our pupils are developing as active learners and active thinkers.Throughout each subject area pupils are encouraged to use their range of thinking tools and reflect on when and how they are using them. Pupils are encouraged to reflect on how their thinking tools underpin all aspects of their learning and not just in the more obvious ways. How are they creative in maths? How do they enquire in English? How are they critical in Music? How do they think computationally in PE?

Inclusion

This curriculum map outlines the core curriculum for each year group each term but at the heart of our wheel is the individual learner Each subject area has a progression of skills which enables staff to stretch or support individuals as and when they need a little help, a bit of a push or a just a different way in Within our classrooms through planning, teacher knowledge and interactions work is differentiated to suit the needs of each individual child