Ferney Lee Primary School

Our previous learning

Spring 1

This half term, our  Geography enquiry question is: Are all countries in the UK the same?  Children will learn about the four countries that make up the UK.

English: We will complete a Place Value of Punctuation and Grammar unit concentrating on different nouns, verbs and clauses to create accurate sentence structure.

We will also continue to focus on handwriting and letter formation, helping children to secure their skills.

Phonics: We will continue to follow the Read Write Inc. phonics scheme. This half term, children will revise the Set 2 and set 3 sounds learned in Autumn 2. Children will learn more of the set 3 sounds. There will be a strong focus on improving reading fluency and developing quick and confident sound recognition. 

Maths: This half term, children will focus on numbers to 20 including addition and subtraction within 20.

Science: Animals including humans: Do all animals have the same body parts?  We will also learn about the          seasonal changes in winter.

Art: Chromatic: Does abstract art mean anything?

PE: Gymnastics.

Music: Rhythms. Children will be introduced to the concept of sound patterns.

PSHE/RHE: Caring and responsibility: Our special people.

Computing: Skills showcase: Rocket to the moon.

Online safety: Always be kind and considerate.

RE: Which books and stories are important?

Autumn 2

This half term, our History enquiry question is: How has childhood changed in the last 100 years? 

Year 1 will start by experiencing how schools have changed over time. Leading onto what children did after school in the past and what children do now. We will also learn how homes and toys have changed over time.

English: We will  continue to focus on helping children become confident and enthusiastic writers. Children will be encouraged to talk about their ideas before they write them down helping them to organise their thoughts and build their confidence. Children will practice forming letters correctly and learn to spell words using their phonic knowledge. This half term, we will be reading a range of well-loved stories including After the fall, The squirrels who squabbled, and One snowy night. Children will be introduced to high-level vocabulary and encouraged to use it in their storytelling and speaking activities.

We will continue to focus on handwriting and letter formation, helping children to secure their skills.

Phonics: We will continue to follow the Read Write Inc. phonics scheme. This half term, children will revise the Set 2 sounds, before moving on to Set 3 sounds. There will be a strong focus on improving reading fluency and developing quick and confident sound recognition. 

Maths: This half term, children will focus on Number: Addition and subtraction within 10 and 2D and 3D shapes. Children will learn to count forwards and backwards, read and write numbers to 10, and understand the value of each digit. 

Science: Animals including humans: Do all animals have the same body parts?                                                                                    Seasonal changes in autumn and winter.

DT: Textiles. Children will design and make a finger puppet

PE: Co-operation.

Music: Tempo. Children will use bodies and instruments to listen and respond to pieces of music with fast and slow speeds.

PSHE/RHE: Healthy and happy friendships: Making friends and getting along.

Computing: Programming 1: Commands unplugged

Online safety: Online emotions

RE: Why are festivals important in a community?

Autumn 1

This half term, our History enquiry question is: How has childhood changed in the last 100 years? 

Year 1 will start by experiencing how schools have changed over time. Leading onto what children did after school in the past and what children do now. We will also learn how homes and toys have changed over time.

English: We will  continue to focus on helping children become confident and enthusiastic writers. Children will be encouraged to talk about their ideas before they write them down helping them to organise their thoughts and build their confidence. Children will practice forming letters correctly and learn to spell words using their phonic knowledge. This half term, we will be reading a range of well-loved stories including After the fall, The squirrels who squabbled, and One snowy night. Children will be introduced to high-level vocabulary and encouraged to use it in their storytelling and speaking activities.

We will continue to focus on handwriting and letter formation, helping children to secure their skills.

Phonics: We will continue to follow the Read Write Inc. phonics scheme. This half term, children will revise the Set 2 sounds, before moving on to Set 3 sounds. There will be a strong focus on improving reading fluency and developing quick and confident sound recognition. 

Maths: This half term, children will focus on Number: Addition and subtraction within 10 and 2D and 3D shapes. Children will learn to count forwards and backwards, read and write numbers to 10, and understand the value of each digit. 

Science: Animals including humans: Do all animals have the same body parts?                                                                                    Seasonal changes in autumn and winter.

DT: Textiles. Children will design and make a finger puppet

PE: Fundamental movement skills.

Music: Tempo. Children will use bodies and instruments to listen and respond to pieces of music with fast and slow speeds.

PSHE/RHE: Healthy and happy friendships: Making friends and getting along.

Computing: Programming 1: Commands unplugged

Online safety: Online emotions

RE: Why are festivals important in a community?

Meet the staff

Mrs Nisah

Class teacher

Mrs Bownas

Teaching assistant

Core text to support our learning in Year 1