Year 1 2026 - 2027
Miss Smith
Miss Warr
Miss Walsh
Welcome to Year 1!
The Year 1 teachers are Miss Smith (1S) and Miss Walsh (1W). The Teaching Assistants are Miss Jones (1S) and Miss Leigh (1W)
What we are learning this half term:
In Maths, we are learning about numbers to 10, including number bonds within and to 10 and addition within 10.
In English, we are focusing on the basic skills. These include using capital letters, finger spaces and full stops, applying our phonics knowledge, and constructing sentences. After this the children will be exploring On the Way Home by Jill Murphy, building their knowledge and understanding as authors to create a recount.
In Geography we will be learning our local area, discussing what landmarks we can find in Beswick, places that are near and far and identifying human and physical features.
In Science, we will be exploring materials, including natural and manufactured materials.
In RE and Worldviews, we will be learning about Christianity and dicussing The Creation Story.
In Art, we will be exploring the details of a leaf, and use lines and dots to create simple patterns and repeated marks.
PE
Children will take part in weekly PE lessons every Wednesday and Friday. Children must come to school in their PE kits (white top, black trousers/shorts/leggings and appropriate trainers).
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/
Homework - Reading
Every Friday, your child will be given a decodable book that is matched to their phonic ability, your child will have read this book three times in school that week. Your child will also come home with a sharing book, this is a library book which has been chosen by your child which an adult reads to encourage them to develop a love for reading.
Please ensure you read with your child at least three times a week and sign their reading diary.
Homework - Learning Logs
Your child's learning log can be found in their homework book, this is a simple homework sheet where your child is asked to complete a range of fun activities linked to what they are learning in school. Children can complete the activities throughout the half term. Learning logs are asked to be brought back in to school every Friday to share their learning with their peers.
Maths and Spelling
Your child has access to Mathletics at home. Mathletics links to the topics we are learning in class. This is not homework but certificates will be given out to children as they progress through the levels.
Numbots is a fun and interactive games based maths app which can be used to strengthen your child's understanding.
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.
Best wishes,
Miss Smith (1S) and Miss Walsh (1W)
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: