Ferney Lee Primary School

Year 1

Autumn 1

Geography
Our Geography enquiry question this half term is: “What is the Geography of Todmorden?”
We will explore our local area and develop our understanding of the physical and human features of Todmorden.

English
This half term, we will be reading a range of traditional tales and bringing them to life through role play and storytelling. This will help the children to develop their vocabulary, comprehension and speaking skills.

The children will be introduced to high-level vocabulary and encouraged to use new words in their storytelling, discussions and everyday conversations. We will also be focusing on handwriting and letter formation, helping the children to consolidate the skills they developed in Reception.

Phonics
We will continue to follow the Read Write Inc. phonics programme. This half term, the children will revise their Set 2 sounds and continue to develop their word-reading and recognition skills.

Maths
In Maths, we will be learning to sort objects into groups in different ways. We will also develop our understanding of numbers to 10, including the value of each number.

Science
In Science, we will explore Everyday Materials and investigate the different materials that objects are made from. We will also observe and discuss how the season changes as we move into autumn.

Art
Our Art focus is Monochromatic Art. We will explore the question: “What is drawing?” and develop our skills through exploring line, shape, tone and shading.

PE
We will develop our fundamental movement skills, including running, jumping, balancing, throwing and catching.

Music
In Music, we will focus on keeping the pulse, developing our ability to listen, move and respond to music.

PSHE/RHE
Our focus is My Healthy Self. We will explore how we can look after our emotions and develop strategies to help us recognise and manage our feelings.

Computing
We will be developing our mouse skills, learning how to use a computer mouse with increasing control and confidence.

Online Safety
We will learn about using the internet safely and develop an understanding of how to stay safe when using technology.

RE
Our RE enquiry question is: “How and why do we care for others?”
We will explore different ways in which people show care and kindness towards others and consider why caring for others is important.