Year 1

We will be using the phonic skills that we are learning in Read, Write Inc sessions to read books and write sentences as well as talking about our understanding of what is happening in the story.

We will also be exploring texts about different journeys in order to inspire our own writing - both fiction (character descriptions, story endings etc) and non-fiction (labels and fact files)

• Place value within 50.
• Addition and subtraction within 20.
• Measuring length and height.
• Measuring weight and capacity.

Observe seasonal changes.

• Study the habitats of British Wildlife

• Study the main features of plants and trees

• Examine the food chains in the British countryside.

This term we are going on a journey of the Amazing Places and Spaces in the United Kingdom, exploring different localities that compare and contrast with our local area.

In Geography, we will learn about the countries and capitals of the UK including their  National days such as Burns Night and St George's Day. We will also look at some of the key landmarks across the country. We will also do a local area study to find out more about the geography of Pattishall. 

We will also create artwork such as drawings and paintings of the areas we study and create sculptures inspired by those we study.

RE

What do Christians believe God is like?

Computing

Computer skills-

• switching a computer on/off then logging on
• using a mouse/trackpad
• double clicking to open an application
• saving work in a folder

PSHE - Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me

Music - 

In The Groove 

This is a song that was specially written for classroom use to teach children about different styles of music. It is a very easy song to learn and has been arranged in six different styles; Blues, Baroque, Latin, Bhangra, Folk and Funk.. Children will also listen to a well known song in that weeks’ style.

PE

Spring 1: Hockey & Dance

Spring 2: Netball & Badminton