Blue Class (Year 1)
Welcome to Year 1! I am very much looking forward to beginning an exciting new learning journey with the implementation of continuous provision. We have a busy and engaging first term planned, full of wonderful books, creative activities and opportunities to explore new ideas.
Please see below the learning that will take place in Term 1:
Maths: Place value within 10, consolidation and assessment.
Writing: Performance poetry based on We're Going on a Bear Hunt; narrative writing using The Little Red Hen and Jack and the Beanstalk; non-fiction writing linked to plants and seasonal changes.
Reading: Beegu, Where the Wild Things Are and The Storm Whale.
History: Changes within living memory.
Science: Seasonal changes, daily weather observations and an introduction to plants, including trees.
Art: Drawing.
Computing: Online safety and an introduction to Purple Mash.
Music: Keeping the Pulse (Theme: My Favourite Things).
RE: Where Do We Belong?
PSHE: Wellbeing and My Body and Me.
PE: Dance and travelling with equipment.
What can you do at home?
Continue daily practise of numbots and daily reading.
Complete the optional phonics flashcards and harder to spell and read words to support your child’s weekly learning.
Complete any of the optional tasks on the class page.
To prepare them for term 1 you might like to read some topic based books about seasonal changes, and changes within living memory specifically surrounding shopping.
PE days this term will be Wednesday's and Friday's. Please ensure children are dressed in full PE kit including trainers.
Homework will be sent home each Friday. We will send through the sounds that we have been learning for the week. If you get the opportunity to practice some words that include this sound it will support your child's phonic learning. You could make this active by using shaving foam in the bath, chalk in the garden, playdough. We will expect the children to log onto Numbots to complete some Maths fluency practice. Daily reading is also a very important part in your child’s learning journey. This can be reading their school reading book and/or enjoying a reading for pleasure book of their choice.
KS1 Optional Home Learning Activities
1. Seasonal Changes & Weather Detective
Become a weather watcher for one week!
Challenge:
- Look outside each day and record the weather.
- Draw or write what you notice.
- Can you spot any signs that the seasons are changing?
Extra Challenge: Collect one natural item (leaf, flower, seed, etc.) and explain how it shows the season.
Bring to school: Your weather diary or drawings.
2. Changes Over Time: Shopping Then and Now
Talk to a grown-up about shopping when they were young.
Challenge:
- Find out:
- Where did people shop?
- How did they pay?
- What has changed?
- Draw or create a simple poster showing Shopping Then and Shopping Now.
Extra Challenge: Visit a shop and compare it with what you learned.
Bring to school: Your poster, drawing, or notes.
3. Art Challenge: Observational Drawing
Choose an object from home to draw carefully.
Challenge:
- Spend time looking closely at the object.
- Draw its shape, pattern, and details.
- Try using shading to make it look realistic.
Ideas: A toy, plant, fruit, shell, shoe, or favourite book.
Bring to school: Your finished drawing.
4. Music Challenge: Sounds Around Me
Become a sound explorer!
Challenge:
- Listen carefully for sounds in your home or outside.
- Make a list or draw pictures of at least 5 sounds you hear.
- Can you create a simple rhythm using claps, taps, or kitchen utensils?
Extra Challenge: Teach your rhythm to someone at home and perform it together.
5. Healthy Plate Challenge (Food & Nutrition)
Design or make a healthy meal.
- Include fruits, vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates.
- Draw or take a picture of your meal.
Challenge: Explain why your meal is healthy.
6. Keep Active! (PE Task)
Create your own short exercise routine.
- Include 5 activities (e.g. jumping, running, skipping).
- Try it out every day for a week.
Challenge: Time yourself and see if you improve!
7. Skipping Skills Challenge (PE – linked to Skip2BFit)
Practise your skipping skills at home.
- How many skips can you do in 1 minute?
- Try different styles (two feet, one foot, criss-cross).
Challenge: Beat your score by the end of the week!
Optional: Bring in photos, drawings or notes to share your learning in class.
