Hello everyone,

It’s been a very busy first week in Year 1!

 

In English, the children have been working with the story The Tiger Who Came to Tea. They’ve been sequencing the events, describing the tiger using some fantastic adjectives, and writing a shopping list for Sophie to use after the tiger’s unexpected visit!

We’ve also begun our daily phonics lessons, revising Phase 2 and 3 sounds and tricky words. Alongside this, the children have started their group reading sessions, which take place three times a week.

In Maths we’ve been sorting and counting objects, including counting from larger groups. The children have enjoyed using practical resources to support their learning and develop their number sense.

In History we introduced our topic on Toys from the Past. The children had a lovely time drawing and writing about their favourite toys, and we had some great discussions about why those toys are special to them.

Well done, Year 1 — you’ve worked so hard this week!

Next week

English

The children will be working with the book The Gruffalo’s Granny by Julia Donaldson. They will be using adjectives to describe the Gruffalo’s Granny, writing shopping lists, sequencing the story and writing speech bubbles.

Maths

The children will be recognising numbers as words, counting on from any number, and finding 1 more and 1 less.

We will also be focusing on number formation. We’ll be practising how to form each number correctly, using a range of fun and hands-on activities to help develop the children’s confidence and fine motor skills.

 

PSHE

The children will be thinking about the people and places that make them feel special and safe.

 

History

The children will be describing toys and beginning to think about how toys can be different.

 

RE

The children will discuss what it means to be thankful and identify things that we are thankful for.

Music

We will be practising our Harvest Festival songs.

 

Art

We will be drawing different types of lines, using different pieces of music as a stimulus.

Important Dates

Individual Photos:
Friday 18th September

Notes

Reading Books

The children have been sent home with a decodable book to read and a story book that they have selected from the library.

Please could you ensure that all books and reading folders are returned to school by Wednesday each week. There will be a box by the classroom door for you to place the books in.

Tricky Words

Your child has been given the tricky words we’ve been practising this week. It would be wonderful if you could spend some time reviewing these at home. New sets of tricky words will be sent home at the end of each week.

Thank you for your continued support.

 

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs Flatley