Our topic in the spring term is ‘Growth and Green Fingers’ based around the topic plants.
In science we will learn what plants need to survive and we will carry out various investigations to see if plants need light and water. We will also learn the parts of a plant. We will walk around school identifying plants and trees. We will learn about the season winter and learn about seasonal changes.
In English we will look at classic stories such as Jack and the Beanstalk and Oliver’s Vegetables. We will also be looking at instructions using our reading and writing skills. In grammar lessons we will be learning how to use different punctuation marks correctly such as exclamation marks and questions marks.
In Year 1 we are a team supported by Mrs Rushton, Mrs Doherty, Mrs Coulston and Miss Ritchie. Our class motto is ‘teamwork makes a dream work!’. Year 1 is made up of wonderful superstars and I am proud to be their teacher. Wednesday afternoon will be taught by Miss Ritchie.
Our focus in spellings will be learn how to spell the Year 1 high frequency words and move onto spelling the 100 high frequency words.
Useful websites for home learning are as follows –
Reading Books - children are expected to read daily at home. Please practise the reading and spelling of high frequency words on a regular basis.
Spelling words will be given out on a Friday, to be tested the following Friday.
P.E. is on Wednesday and Friday, please ensure a full PE kit is in school.
Year 1 classroom is open from 8.45am and children may be picked up from 3.15pm.
A class learning plan called our Curriculum Map is published for each of the three terms of the school year that details the content of each subject being studied during the period.
Click on the link below to view the maps.