Year 1
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Our Learning This Half Term |
Autumn 2
History
Our History enquiry question this half term is: “How has childhood changed over the last 100 years?”
Year 1 children will be exploring how daily life has changed over time, starting with a hands-on look at how schools have transformed within living memory. They will compare their own school routines with those of children from the past, before moving on to explore how after-school activities, games, and hobbies have shifted over generations. To deepen their understanding of changes in everyday life, the children will also investigate how our homes and the toys we play with have evolved from traditional materials into the modern versions we know today.
English
This half term, our Year 1 children will develop their writing and grammar skills through a "Place Value of Punctuation and Grammar" unit, where they will learn about different nouns, verbs, and clauses to build accurate sentences. There will be a strong, continuous focus on handwriting, helping the children form their letters correctly. The children will practice using their phonic sound knowledge to spell words accurately. The children will also explore a range of well-loved stories—including After the Fall, The Squirrels Who Squabbled, and One Snowy Night—which will be used to introduce high-level vocabulary and encourage expressive storytelling and speaking activities.
Phonics
We will continue to follow the Read Write Inc. phonics programme. 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
In Science, we will continue to 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.
DT In DT, the children will explore textiles by designing and making their own finger puppet. They will develop their early textile skills as they bring their creative ideas to life.
Music
In music, children will explore tempo by learning to identify fast and slow speeds. They will use their bodies and instruments to listen and respond physically to different musical paces.
PSHE/RHE
In PSHE, children will focus on connecting with others by exploring how to help themselves and others feel happy and safe. They will learn to identify what makes themselves and their peers unique, while discovering the important ways that friends, family, and classmates can support and help one another.
We will be developing our mouse skills, learning how to use a computer mouse with increasing control and confidence.
Online Safety
Children will learn about online emotions by exploring how using the internet can affect their emotions. Through looking at different scenarios, they will learn to identify how online experiences make them feel and how to stay safe and happy online.
Computing
In Computing, children will study "Programming 1: Algorithms Unplugged." They will investigate algorithms, decomposition, and debugging without computers through familiar activities like dressing up and making a sandwich.
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: “Why are festivals important in a community?"
Our previous learning
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.
Meet the staff
Mrs Nisah
Class teacher
Mrs Bownas
Teaching assistant
Mr Jamie
Support assiatant
Core text to support our learning in Year 1
Ferney Lee Road, Todmorden,
Lancs, OL14 5NR
01706 254848
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