Year 1 - Alder and Holly
This half term (from the week commencing 26th February), Alder class' PE days have changed due to having a PE coach come in on a Monday to teach multi-skills. The new days are:
Mondays and Tuesdays.
This half term we will be learning about different animals in our Jaws, Paws and Claws topic. In science, we will learn about animal's diets, and their bodies, and their habitats. In Maths, we will be learning our numbers to 50, length and height, and mass and volume! In English, we will be learning about the book Dear Zoo and creating our own stories based on this book. We are also very excited for our upcoming trip to Hammerton Zoo where we will see some of the animals we are learning about. In RE, we will be learning about Judaism and what makes a place special. In Geography, we will be learning about maps and the North and South pole.
26.01.24
This week we have enjoyed continuing our topic work about the Great Fire of London. In History, we have sequenced the events and have learnt who Samuel Pepys was.
In Geography we have looked at the parts of the UK.
In Maths we have been learning about place value within 20 and have been comparing teen numbers using less than, greater than and equal to.
In English we have written our own stories relating to the Queen's Hat book, writing about where the Queen's hat has been around St Neots. We then shared our stories with Early Years, practicing reading using prosody.
In Science, we conducted a Skittle experiment to observe what would happen when we added water to Skittles.
In Art we have explored silhouette paintings and have learnt how to mix colours to make a gradient.
Spring Term
Welcome back!
We hope you've had a lovely Christmas holiday and are feeling ready to learn all about The Great Fire of London in our topic work this half term!
In English we will be learning about the book The Queen's Hat.
In Maths we will be learning our place value to 20 as well as adding and subtracting within 20.
Our PE days have also changed to Tuesday and Friday.
A big thank you to everyone who has brought in their costumes for our Christmas show.
Please can all clothes be in school (in a named carrier bag) by Wednesday 5th December.
Holly Class- A white top and dark trousers or leggings (Sheep)
Alder Class- Shepherd clothes
We hope you will be able to join us on Tuesday 12th December so we can share all our hard work!
Year 1 Trip to St Neots museum
This week the children in Year 1 are visiting St Neots's museum.
Holly Class- Tuesday 5th December
This is a morning visit, the children will be back in time for lunch
Alder Class- Thursday 7th December
This is an afternoon visit, the children will be back for home time
Please ensure that you have given mini - bus permission via Parent Pay without this we will not be able to take your child on this visit.
The cost of the trip is £4
Any questions please see your child's class teacher.
We welcome all of our year 1 children back into school. We hope you've all had a lovely happy half term.
Year 1 PE changed day!
Year 1 new PE days
For Holly Class and Alder Class
Thursday - outdoor
Friday - indoor
PLEASE, PLEASE label all your child's belongings that come into school.
We will always do our best to return all your child's belongings at the end of the day, but it does become difficult if belongings aren't labelled. All of the children's uniform looks similar and are often the same size. When we find clothing with names in, it makes it so much easier and quicker to return it back to the child.
Thank you for your support
New Year 1 spellings- Autumn 1b 2023
Autumn 1b spellings
Today (Monday 30th October 2023) your child has brought home their new spellings for this half term in their blue folder.
- All spellings are linked to the children's Little Wandle Phonic teaching and cover a review of Phase 3, 4 and new words from Phase 5. Spellings will also include tricky words.
- Please practice the words 3 times a week with your child ready for a spelling challenge each Friday.
-Remember to have red spelling books in school on Friday ready for our spelling challenge.
Any questions, please speak to a member of the year 1 team.
Year 1 Reading Update
- All children should have brought home on Friday a blue folder with a reading for pleasure library book, a reading diary and a spelling book.
-We are currently assessing all children's Phonics so that as from next week each child will have a fully decodable Little Wandle book linked to their weekly Phonics teaching.
- The children have chosen a book to read for pleasure so please spend 5 daily minutes sharing and looking at the book together and then record in the green Bushmead diary.
Thank you for your support.
A huge warm welcome to Year 1!
These are the people who will be working with your children over the course of the year.
Holly Class
Teacher - Miss Maw
Teaching Assistant - Mrs Case
Teaching Assistant - Mrs Wenman
Alder Class
Teacher - Miss Fox
Teaching Assistant - Mrs Laundon
Miss Myers will also work in Year 1 Alder Class.
This half term's topic is called 'Let's Celebrate!'
As part of this topic the children will enjoyed themed learning from each national curriculum subject:
Science- Carrying out a Science investigation. Making predictions, observing changes and asking scientific questions
Art - Learning about the artist Gustav Klimt a famous painter of the ' Tree Of Life'
History- The Gunpowder plot, Remembrance Day, and how Christmas has changed over the years
Music- Listen, explore and learn songs from 'Big, Little Nativity'
Computing- Creating own media digital paintings
PSHE- Family and friendships
Anti- Bullying
RE- Religious festivals- Diwali, Hanukah and Christmas
PE-
Indoor- Gymnastics
Outdoor- Fundamental Skills
Reminders
*All children need a named water bottle in school.
*Children in Year 1 are offered fruit every day, if you would like your child to bring in a snack for playtime please can it be healthy- fruit, cereal bar, crackers etc. No sweets, chocolate or nuts.
*Please also help us by naming all of your child's belongings to help us encourage your child to be independent.
*PE days: (Please send you child to school dressed in full, school, PE kit)
Holly: Thursday and Friday
Alder: Thursday and Friday
Finally, we would also like your child to have a pair of wellies to keep in school, particularly as it gets muddier outside!
This week in English
Week beginning 4th December
This week in English we are continuing to learn about 'The Jolly Christmas Postman' We will be looking at the different letters and cards he delivers and build up to writing our own letters to Santa.
This week in Maths
Week beginning 4th December
This week in Maths we are re visiting the operations of addition and subtraction. We will also be practicing our number formation and writing in lots of different fun ways!
Useful documents- General
Useful documents- Help with phonics
Useful documents- Help with maths
A typical day in Year 1
Morning |
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Assembly
| Phonics | English and busy learning activities | Break and snack | Maths and busy learning activities | Lunch | Guided reading | Science/DT/Art/History /Geography/Music/ ICT/PSHE/RE Alongside busy learning activities. | Story | Home |
In our busy learning actives we teach in a play-based style where children access a range of activities which support the Early Years and Year 1 curriculum.