Welcome to Year 1 - Autumn Term

We are excited to welcome you to the Autumn Term in Year 1!

What We Will Be Learning

• Maths: Counting, comparing and ordering numbers to 10, alongside early addition and subtraction using practical resources and Maths Mastery sessions.
• Literacy: Exploring poetry, sharing our hopes for the future, enjoying stories including The Tree and the River and Puffin Peter, and writing simple narratives.
• Phonics: Daily Sounds-Write lessons to develop reading, spelling and word-building skills.
• Science: Learning about animals, humans, the body, our senses and animal groups.
• PE (Wednesdays & Thursdays): Developing fundamental movement skills and ball skills, including throwing, catching, balancing and coordination.
• Geography: Using maps, following directions and exploring human and physical features in our local environment.
• Music: Learning pulse, rhythm and pitch through the Hey You unit, singing, performing and playing glockenspiels.
• Computing: Building confidence using Purple Mash, including logging in, saving work and completing tasks.
• Religion and World Views: Exploring the Christian Creation story and learning about gratitude, care and responsibility.
• PSHE: Understanding feelings, friendships, relationships and positive behaviour.
• Design & Technology: Investigating fruits, preparing fruit salads safely and designing packaging.