Year 1 with Mrs Proctor
Summer Term
Our Topic: Transport
Our new topic for this term is based around 'Transport. We will be learning about how transport has changed over time and how we can travel to different areas in the UK.
History
In History, we will be learning about the history of cars, trains and planes and the significant individuals who were involved. As a class we will be developing our understanding of chronology andhow transport has developed over time.
Geography
In Geography, we will be using the story of 'The Snail and the Whale' in our learning about the UK and the countries inside it. We will also be learning the capital cities of the UK and the seas that surround us. As a class we will also be learning about the different map symbols which relates to different modes of transport. We will also be helping Snail with a new adventure byusing maps to see where he could go andplanning his route.
Science
In Science, we will be learning about Materials. We will be learning how to distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made. As well as how to identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water and rock. We will also be working together to compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties.
We will also be exploring Plants and Seasonal Change as we come into Summer. We will be able to identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, and trees. We will also be able toIdentify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees.
English
Throughout the term we will look at two new stories. The first is'The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth' by Ellie Hattie and the second is 'Toys in Space' by Mini Grey. During these units we will be working to:
Phonics
Have a look at the BBC Bitesize website links below. Each link contains a short animated video and a mini quiz.
Set 1 Sounds:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4ycrj6
Set 2 Sounds:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zk3947h
Tricky words (Red Words):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdrd8xs
Graphemes:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2yf4j/articles/zd49bqt
Set 3 tricky words:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvq9bdm/articles/zr728xs
Maths
Throughout this term we will be learning about Place Value (within 50), Length and height, Weight and volume, Multiplication and Division, Fractions, Position and Direction, Place Value (within 100), Money and Time.
Maths Online Games
Find the Number:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/blast-off
One more one less:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/chopper-squad
Place the number on the number line:
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/37/placing_numbers_on_a_number_line
Counting
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/todays-number-up-to-20
Matching numerals to words
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math/early-math/number-words-fruit-splat-game/
Art
Sculpture and 3D- paper play
In Art, we will be creating simple three dimensional shapes and structures using familiar materials, the children will develop skills in manipulating paper and card. They will fold, roll and scrunch materials to make their own sculpture inspired by the 'Tree of life' screen at the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque. As a class we will be making a collaborative sculptural piece based on the art of Louise Bourgeois.
Music
Under the Sea:
In Music, we will be starting with the unit 'Under the Sea' which will develop the children's listening skills and encourage them to explore sounds. The children will create new lyrics to fit a known melody and rhythm. They will accompany their singing with percussion instruments and compose a piece of music describing the sea.
The children will learn:
Blast Off! :
In Music, we will be starting with the unit 'Blast off!' where the children will create lyrics for their own space song and accompany with percussion instruments. They will use a selection of tuned and untuned instruments to compose a piece of space music.
The children will learn:
Design and Technology
Cooking and Nutrition: Fruit and Vegetables.
Mechanisms: Wheels and Axels.
Religious Education
In R.E. we will explore two overarching questions this term. The first one will be 'What does it mean to belong? How do groups express this differently?'- we will explore what belonging it and what it means to belong. The second question will be 'Why are some places more important to people than others?'- we will explore different holy places and why they are special. We will be looking at Christian churches but also Jewish Synagogues.
Wellbeing
The children's wellbeing is our priority. We will also be developing our wellbeing toolkit and promoting self-regulation using The Zones of Regulation.
Physical Education
This term our PE days will be on a Monday and a Thursday. Please ensure you send your child into school in PE kit on these days. Your kit should consist of a school PE top, school jumper, a pair of shorts/jogging bottoms/leggings, appropriate trainers and hair tied back.
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