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We follow Pathways to Write and this term we will be looking at the books Somebody Swallowed Stanley and Tidy.

Year 1 will be focusing on how to:

Punctuate their writing using full stops, commas, apostrophes, exclamation marks and question marks

Change the meaning of root words by adding the prefix un

Use and to join clauses

Use finger spaces

Use capital letters at the beginning of a sentence and for proper nouns

Year 2 will be focusing on how to:

Use subordination (if, that, because)

Add er and est to adjectives

Use and spell homophones and near homophones

Punctuate their writing correctly using full stops, commas, apostrophes for contraction and plural nouns, quotation marks, exclamation marks and question marks

Edit, proof read and correct their own work

The children will be learning new vocabulary linked to the books we are reading and how to apply them in their own writing.

Comprehension

The children will be reading the books Above and Below and Fantastic Mr Fox. Every week the children will:

predict

clarify vocabulary

read and retrieve

read and explain

They will be focusing on how to:

introduce non fiction books that are structured in different ways

answer and ask questions

make inferences on the basis of what is being said and done

discuss the sequence of events in books and how items of information are related

Each week the children will take part in a fluency lesson to help further develop their understanding of familiar and unfamiliar vocabulary, context, and stamina for reading.

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This term, Year 1 will be focussing on

Calculations: Multiplication, division

Fractions

Number and place value: Numbers to 100

Measurement: Time, money, volume and capacity, mass

Geometry - position and direction: Space

Year 2 will be focussing on:

Calculations: Word problems

Measurement: Money

Geometry - Properties of shapes: 2D shapes, 3D shapes

Fractions

Measurement: Time and volume

In daily Mastering Number sessions, all pupils will look at developing fluency skills.

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We follow 'Read, Write Inc.' to teach phonics daily.
Read, Write Inc focuses on developing pupils reading skills (blending and segmenting) through 'Fred Talk' alongside fluency skills.
RWI books will be sent home every Friday to be read at home.

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Doodle
All of our homework is on one central learning platform, Doodle.
Year 1 pupils should access DoodleMaths.
Year 2 pupils should access DoodleMaths and DoodleTimes.

Children should aim to complete 5-10 mins of each Doodle program every day. Children should also remain in the Green.
Doodle access is checked weekly by class teachers and rewards for effort are given during celebration assemblies.

Reading
Children are expected to read 5 times a week for 10-15 minutes, children can use the RWI bookbag books/accelerated reader books and reading for pleasure library books. We may also send Read Write Inc videos to support your child's phonics. Please can reading records be updated by an adult after every reading activity taken place at home. Reading records will be checked weekly and those children who have read 5 times will be placed into a prize draw.

Spellings
Children in Grey/Comprehension reading group will have weekly spellings which will be sent out on Friday and tested on the following Friday. Children will be able to practise their spellings using DoodleSpell.

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We will be holding a phonics screening check information meeting for all year 1 parents on Thursday 8th May 3:45pm - 4:15pm, this will take place in Mrs Story's classroom.

All year 1 pupils will be taking the phonics screening check in June 2025. We already have detailed assessments of your child's phonics ability so this will not tell us anything new but is a check to ensure that your child is working at a nationally agreed age appropriate standard.

How can you support your child out of school?

Support your child by sharing their Read Write Inc reading books at home and practice red words, green words and unknown sounds.

Complete the virtual lessons sent home via seesaw each week.

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This term, the children will be learning

The world’s five oceans and seven continents in a world map, atlas, and globe

Basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physical features. Looking at the Earth's largest rainforest and it's features.

How has the environment changed over time?  What was the world like before and after pollution?

Use simple secondary sources such as books, photographs, and videos to find answers to questions. How does pollution affect the lives of animals in the sea?  What animals are endangered in the sea?  What animals are now extinct in the sea?

Use simple scientific language to explain what they have found out, and how. How do we know that the Earth’s climate is changing (primary sources)

Which key figures have had impact on understanding of climate change? (Greta Thunburg)

Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key human features. How is deforestation affecting the lives of animals? What importance does Jane Goodall have on the life of animals in the rainforest?

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In PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) education, our children learn vital life skills they need to help them be happy, healthy and safe.

The theme this half term is Being My Best. We’re learning to set goals and develop positive strategies to help us achieve our potential, through a growth mindset approach. We’re also learning about how to take care of ourselves, physically – including good hygiene, healthy eating and sleep routines.

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The children will be learning about:

Anna Clark - Urban landscape.

Patterns - Look at patterns in the school building, create repeat prints and rubbings to use

Observational drawing outside – sketching the building and grounds.

Weave - Begin to identify and explore different forms of textiles, textures and collage materials.

Antony Gormley- significant artist.

‘Another Place’ Crosby Beach -

Linking with continents and oceans/human and physical Geography and Science- human body and needs.

3D sculpture - wire/clay/newspaper/tissue - mixed media.

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Striking for Accuracy (Net & Wall)

Pupils will be given the opportunity to develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others. They should be able to engage in competitive (both against self and against others) and co-operative physical activities, in a range of increasingly challenging situations.

Pupils should be shown how to strike a ball or object using a racket, using techniques encouraged to develop balance, control & accuracy.

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Design, make, evaluate, technical knowledge:

Design and make a fish puppet from recycled materials inspired by Vincent Scarpace

Make: begin to assemble, join and combine materials and components together using a variety of temporary methods.

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This is the website of J Vincent Scarpace. Shop for canvas prints, framed prints, posters, greeting cards, and more. To learn more about me, visit my official bio located at https://ipaintfish.com/bio

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Musical Spotlight: Having Fun with Improvisation

Improvising is fun! It’s an exciting activity where everyone is creating something new. It can be a melody or a rhythm. When you improvise, you can do it on your own or in groups.

Social Question: What Songs Can We Sing to Help Us Through the Day?

Musical Spotlight: Let's Perform Together!

Singing, dancing and playing together is called ‘performing’. Performing together is great fun! Plan a concert together to celebrate all the songs you have learnt this year.

Social Question: How Does Music Teach Us About Looking After Our Planet?

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Islam

What do Muslims believe about Allah and Muhammad?

How do Muslims express new beginnings in their life?

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This term, the children will be learning about using

Animated story books

Spreadsheets

Technology outside school

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Visits

Beach visit - sustainability

Caldy Valley - Seasonal changes

Y1 Sandy Lane - Transition

Y2 Bewilderwood - Transition

Events

KS1 reuse, reduce recycle project using recycling we have collected

Puppet show and exhibition

PTA Circus

Sports Day