Welcome to Year 1/2 Class Page!
We will share with you our learning journey on this page. You can also find useful links to websites and access homework and video clips which may help children extend their learning.
Spring Term Overview
Our value for this half term is Respect and children will be encouraged to reflect on this value during daily Collective Worship.
This term in Science we will be learning all about humans. You will learn all about health, fitness and our five main senses through an ample range of exploration opportunities, research and experiments which will encourage you to think scientifically in each lesson. In addition, in each lesson we will explore a range of career opportunities which are linked to our topic.
In English, the children will be writing for a range of different purposes. We will begin the term with a focus on handwriting and grammar. We will be expanding our understanding of a wide range of punctuation and grammatical features. We will learn to write poems, informative leaflets and descriptions together.
In Geography, this term we will be learning all about The United Kingdom. Through a combination of stories, activities, and interactive learning experiences, we will be developing our skills and knowledge to understand a range of geographical concepts, such as the use of maps to locate important places, exploring human and phyiscal features and the wider surrounding seas.
We will build a broader understanding of the four constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), their respective flags, capital cities, and some notable landmarks. Children will also learn about traditions and celebrations specific to the UK, fostering a sense of national identity.
In mathematics, both year 1 and 2 will building upon their current knowledge. In Year 1, we will be developing our understanding of numbers, part whole models, addition and subtraction within 20 and numbers to 50. We will learn through a wide range of fun, engaging practical activities together. In Year 2, we will be broadening our understanding of numbers, addition and subtraction within 100 and begin developing our understanding of multiplication and division. We will learn together through a range of practical, pictorial and abstract methods. We will learn a variety of methods which will help us choose the "most effective" method to solve number and word problems.
PE: This will take place every Thursday . Children are welcome to come to school in their PE kit. This term we will be focusing on outdoor activities.
Phonics
Throughout KS1, the children will learn the skills to become great readers through Read Write Inc sessions each morning. They will build upon what has already been taught in Foundation, including how to decode, segment and blend words. These skills will help them in English lessons. The children are encouraged to use their knowledge of phonics to help them when spelling/writing words. To assist with this, there are a range of resources within the classroom, including sound mats, to support them.
Along with daily RWI and English lessons, we have a daily Maths lesson which once again builds on their knowledge of number from Foundation and introduces a range of mathematical concepts that the children will need to know before moving into KS2. As all children learn in different ways, there are a range of resources and concrete materials to support the children with this.
Afternoons consist of a range of subjects, including Religious Education, Personal Social Health Citizenship and Education, Computing, Geography, History, Art, Design & Technology and Physical Education.
Learning together at home:
There is an expectation that children read, access spelling and "Numbots" at least 3 times a week. Occasionally, children can also participate in whole class or whole school projects linking to school learning.
I hope that you find all of this information helpful and I look forward to sharing our class journey with you throughout the year.
Miss Taylor
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