Welcome to Year 1!

We hope you had a lovely half term break and are feeling refreshed! We have lots of exciting topics this term that you can find more information about below. 

 

What are we learning?

History – Who am I?

During this term we will be looking at the history of our own families and the generations before us. This will give us an understanding of ourselves and who we are.

 

Science –  Seasons

In science this term our topic will be ‘seasons’. We will learn what the seasons of the year are and when they fall. Seasonal changes occur throughout the year, we will find out what these are and how it effects choices that we make.

 

English

We will be reading and writing based on the town mouse and country mouse & the snowman.
 
Image result for the snowman

Other Subjects:

Maths – Addition and subtraction within 10.

PE – Gymnastics and swimming.

DT – Homes.

Music – Snail and the mouse.

Computing – Exploring Purple mash and creating pictograms.

RE – Why does Christmas matter? How and why do we celebrate special times?

DAY 

THINGS TO REMEMBER 

Wednesday 

Swimming Day (full kit including swimming cap and towel needed) - please ensure the children are not wearing earrings on this day.  If children wish to wear goggles, a letter needs to be sent in. 

Thursday 

 Weekly homework should now be completed. It is an expectation that is completed each week.  

Friday 

P.E Day (full kit needed) 

New homework available.  

Reading books changed. 

Remember, all reading books and reading records should be in school every day.  

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