Year 1 2025 - 2026
Miss West
Miss Warr
Welcome to year 1, we are so excited to welcome the children back for the Autumn Term. The year 1 teachers are Mrs Warr (1W) and Miss West (1K) The Teaching Assistants are Miss Rocque (1W) and Miss Jones (1K)
What we are learning this half term:
In Maths, we are learning how to subtract within 10. We begin by using blocks and counters, physically removing and then cross out using pictutres and then finally draw circles and cross out to get our answer. We can also use our understanding of number bonds to help us!
In English we will be writing a narrative story based on the book "The Queen's Hat' by Steve Antony. Our focus is to create well contructed sentences with finger spaces, capital letters and full stops. We will also be writing a non-fiction text based on the book 'Toys from the past'. This links with our History unit about the 1960's.
In History we will be learning about the past and understanding what a timeline is. We will be focusing on what it was like when our grandparents were a child, discovering how homes, household objects, toys and school has changed. We will even get to hold and use some artefacts from the 1960's, such as phones, record players and chalkboards!
In Science, we will be indentifying the main parts of a human body and understanding what our 5 senses are (sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell) We will be performing experiments to decide which part of our body is used for each sense and being able to describe smells, tastes and sounds.
In RE and Worldviews, we will be learning about the Christmas Story and how Chrsitains believe that Jesus was born on Christmas day. We will also be looking at gifts, why people give gifts and on what occasions.
In DT, we will be focusing on free-standing structures. Looking at chairs, their different parts and the purpose of different types of chairs. Through exploration and experimentation, we will understand how to make a chair that doesn't fall and can hold a teddy. We will then plan and design a chair and make it out of card!
Knowledge organisers for Science and History can be found attached to our class page where the children will find lots of new facts about their topics. These knowledge organisers are banks of information. These include facts, diagrams and key vocabulary that the children can refer to throughout each of these topics. Knowledge organisers will be updated every half term and will also be sent home so children can learn the key vocabulary for their new topic.
P.E. - Children will take part in weekly P.E lessons. P.E. in Year 1 will take place every Wednesday and Thursday. Children must come to school in their PE kits (white top, black trousers/shorts/leggings and appropriate trainers). Please make sure children have the correct PE kit.
Phonics
In year 1, we have daily phonics lessons. At Ashbury Meadow, we follow Little Wandle Letters and Sounds. Please see the Little Wandle parent page for access to videos and resources to support your child at home with phonics. https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/
Further information can also be found on our phonics page of the website.
Homework - Reading
Every Friday, your child will be set an online book and be given a physical book (sharing book) in their book bag.
Online book- This will be matched to their phonic ability and will be set on the Collins hub app each Friday.
Your child should read daily for 10 minutes. When your child reads to you please sign the reading record and make a comment on how they read. This should be done at least once a week.
Sharing book- This book is to be read by an adult to develop your child's love for reading.
Homework - Maths and Spelling
In Year 1, maths homework is set on Mathletics. Mathletics links to the topics we are learning in class and will be set every Friday. The app will be checked by the teachers every Thursday.
Numbots is a fun and interactive games based maths app which can be used to strengthen your child's understanding. This is not homework but certificates will be given out for most time spent on the app!
Spellings are handed out on Friday and our spelling test is on following Friday. Please ensure you are practicing spelling throughout the week so children are confident and ready for the test.
Children’s logins for Collins hub, Mathletics and Numbots will be stuck in thier reading records.
Best wishes,
Mrs Warr (1W) and Miss West (1K)
If you have any quesitons or need any help or support please come and speak to us at the end of the day or email at the following class email address: