Busy Bees
YEAR 1
We are going to be doing some EXCITING learning in the Summer term.
Writing
We are going to be practising our writing skills using some wonderful texts this term. We will start by reading the story ‘Joseph's Overcoat’ and writing our own versions. We are then going to be using the books ‘The Way Back Home’, ‘On Safari’, ‘The Train Ride’ and ‘Pinocchio’ to write stories.
Maths
We are going to begin looking at multiplication and division in our maths sessions this term. We will start to explore fractions as well as position and direction. Later in the term, we will be learning how to tell the time and count amounts of money – things that you will be able to practise at home!
Science
In Science, we will be continuing our learning about plants by investigating TREES and the different types of trees that we see around us every day. As Spring turns to Summer, we will also be looking at the seasonal changes. We have set up a weather station in our school garden which we will use to track the changes in rainfall and temperature. We will also be looking at MATERIALS and their properties.
Curriculum
Our curriculum work this term is all about travelling back in time! We will be looking at key events in history including:
Mining (1960)
The Queen’s Coronation (1953)
The first flight (1903)
The first modern Olympics (1896)
The Great Plague (1665)
The Gunpowder Plot (1605)
RE
In our RE lessons we will continue learning about Easter before moving on to learn more about Mary. We will also be thinking about how Jesus changes peoples lives. Each Thursday, the children will attend Mass with Father Peter where they will extend their learning further.
PE
Our PE lesson will be every MONDAY so please send your child in wearing their PE kit. They will need to wear suitable footwear, black shorts/joggers, a plain white T shirt and their usual sweatshirt.
Phonics
In year 1, the children are tested on their phonics knowledge. We will complete a phonics lesson every day and this will then be applied in Guided Reading and writing sessions. I will post a short video on to Dojo each week for the children to watch. This will help prepare them for the Phonics Screening test later this term.
Homework
I will continue to send out a homework sheet each Friday. Children need to continue to read their Reading for Pleasure books (they will be changed on a Tuesday and Friday) as well as their online Reading for Phonics book. They will continue to have spellings sent home each week. Don't forget to play on Numbots when you can!
Thank you for your support!
Mrs Jobburns and Mrs Hancox
