Welcome to Year 1!
We hope you are feeling refreshed and ready for our spring term! We have lots of exciting topics this term that you can find more information about below.
What are we learning?
Geography– Around the world
During this term we will be looking at different countries around the world. Each week we will explore a different place from one of the world's seven continents.
Science – Plants and identifying animals
In science this term our topics will be identifying ‘plants’ and identifying 'animals'. We will learn different types of plants and animals before classifying and comparing them. Throughout, we will lead lots of science investigations and consider how choices we make can effect our results.
English
We will be reading and writing based on these different books throughout the spring term.
Other Subjects:
Maths – 2D and 3D shapes. Addition and subtraction within 20.
PE – Dance, ball skills and swimming.
DT – Kites (structures).
ART- Earth art (collage).
Music – Seaside (dynamics).
History - Intrepid Explorers (Neil Armstrong & Christopher Columbus)
Computing – Maze explorers
RE – How and why are some books holy? / Why does Easter matter to Christians?
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DAY |
THINGS TO REMEMBER |
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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. |
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Thursday |
Weekly homework should now be completed. It is an expectation that is completed each week. |
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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.


