As our young scholars enter Year One, they encounter an exciting blend of structure and flexibility. Our unique curriculum comes to life through adaptive learning strategies (dual coding and supportive scaffolding) tailored to individual needs. Cooperative learning activities in Year One foster teamwork, communication, and a sense of shared achievement, setting the stage for academic success and personal growth.
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Maths
Literacy
Homework will be given out on a Friday and its expected to be handed in by following Wednesday of the same week. Please help your child to keep their homework CPG books safe as they will be needed throughout the year. |
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ReadingReading books and homework are expected on Wednesday and sent home on Friday.
It is the expectation that your child reads every day, for at least 20 minutes. Strong reading skills are essential for academic success across all subjects.
Children who read regularly tend to perform better is school, as reading helps them absorb information, understand complex concepts and express their ideas effectively.
Children will arrive home with 2 books beyond their reading level so parents are encouraged to read those at home. In addition pupils will be assigned e-books which they can access at https://www.collinshub.co.uk/login/ using their login details on their reading records.
Remember to read at least three pages every day! Reading takes you to places you've never been!! It's like a puzzle which needs to be solved and your imagination is the key for it.
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PEY1 PE takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday - 9.45am to 10.30am
Year 1 students should arrive in the morning wearing their PE kits and bring their school uniforms.
Pupils are expected to wear PE kit as follows
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Trips
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PhonicsIn Year 1 children learn Phonics through our programme 'Little Wandle.' Children complete Phonics sessions daily and complete three reading lessons a week. The reading they complete is at their reading level. This book will also be the book they are assigned via the Collins eBooks.
Please see below for how you can support your child in Phonics and Reading:
There are also 'How to' videos and a guide to how children are taught to say their sounds in Year 1. |
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TimetablesTimetable Rockstars is a fantastic way for pupils to practice their recall skills of timetables and fun and engaging way to develop mathematical fluency.
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Phonics
Phonics Play
Spelling
Choose 10 words your child is unable to spell, then practice them throughout the week. Spelling test on Friday!
Useful Websites
I hope this helps.
Miss Kostadanova
This week (WC 21/09/26), Year 1 have been enjoying the wonderful story Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson. We brought the story to life by acting out the different animals and copying their movements. We also developed our descriptive language by thinking carefully about the characters and using adjectives to describe what they look like and how they behave. The children had lots of fun using actions, expression and their imaginations to explore the story!