Year 1
Welcome to Year 1
Each of the schools terms are themed.
Autumn Term
The EXPLORE term – focusing on geography and science
Spring term
The DISCOVER term – focusing on history and DT.
Summer term
The CREATE term – focusing on art and music
Create:
In Art this term will be learning about drawing and painting. In drawing we will explore mark making using different tools and will look at the work by Molly Haslund. In our painting lessons we will explore brush strokes and colour mixing. We will look at the work by Pablo Picasso and will have a go at conveying emotion through colour choice.
In Music we will learn about tone and rhythm, and tempo. We will be creating our own pieces of music and will be performing to each other.
In Science this term we are learning all about plants. We will learn what plants require to grow and will have a go at planting for ourselves. We will also learn how to identify deciduous and evergreen trees.
The children's learning has been summarised into school curriculum maps which show progression across the school and knowledge organisers (KOs) which are specific to each class. Use the links below to take you to the KOs that will be used in the Create term.
Each of the schools terms are themed.
Autumn Term
The EXPLORE term – focusing on geography and science
Spring term
The DISCOVER term – focusing on history and DT.
Summer term
The CREATE term – focusing on art and music
Discover:
In History we will be answering the question "What on Earth was that for?”. We will be exploring the History of Technology and finding out how different pieces of technology have changed over time. This involves looking at televisions, phones, computers and cameras and comparing modern devices to past ones.
In Design and Technology we will be designing, making and evaluating bridges. We will also learn about wheels and axels and have a go at making a toy car.
In Science we will be looking at materials and thinking carefully about what things are made from and why that material was chosen.
The children's learning has been summarised into school curriculum maps which show progression across the school and knowledge organisers (KOs) which are specific to each class. Use the links below to take you to the KOs that will be used in the Discover term.
I hope you have all had a lovely summer break! I look forward to getting to know the children and helping them transition into Key Stage 1.
Each of the schools terms are themed.
Autumn Term
The EXPLORE term – focusing on geography and science
Spring term
The DISCOVER term – focusing on history and DT.
Summer term
The CREATE term – focusing on art and music
Explore:
In year 1 Maths and Phonics will be taught daily. We follow the White Rose scheme for maths and we follow the Read Write Ink scheme for phonics. If you would like any more information on how to support your child with phonics at home please click on the Read Write Ink page below.
In Geography we will be answering the question "How would an alien find Hollybush?” This involves us learning about where we live, our home addresses, and where our school is. As the term progresses we will look at the 4 countries of the United Kingdom.
In Science we will be looking Humans as mammals. We will be learning all about our bodies and our senses.
The children's learning has been summarised in school curriculum maps (you can find each map under each subject) which show progression across the school and knowledge organisers (KOs) which are specific to each class. Use the links below to take you to the KOs that will be being used in the Explore term.