In Year 1 children move to following the National Curriculum, we have an exciting curriculum planned which enables children to develop a love of learning and become readers, writers, mathematicians, geographers, historians, scientists and artists, to name just a few! 

PSHE – This term in PSHE we will explore the topics of ‘Being Me In my World’ and ‘Celebrating Differences’ using the Jigsaw scheme. 

Phonics – Children will continue their phonics journey following the Read uWrite Inc. phonics scheme. This is a systematic approach with daily phonics lesson which helps pupil become confident and fluent readers. Reading books are matched to your child’s phonics group. 

English – We will use a range of high-quality texts to inspire and motivate the children on their reading and writing journey. One of our focus authors In Year 1 in Julia Donaldson! Some of the books we will share during the Autumn term include The Gruffalo; Owl Babies; Leaf Man and The Gingerbread Man. 

In writing we will focus on forming each letter correctly and carefully and placing the letters correctly on our handwriting lines. We will develop writing simple sentences with finger spaces, capital letters and full stops. 

Mathematics – Our maths topics will include exploring sorting objects into groups; recognising, naming and sorting 2D shapes; reading and writing numbers 1-10 in numerals and words; exploring simple addition and subtraction to 10; number bonds to 10 and reading and writing number sentences. 

History – In History we will be learning about the Victorian Era and what it was like to go to school in the Victorian times. We will look at how our school has changed over time. We will also learn about and celebrate Remembrance Day. 

Geography – In Geography we will be finding out about the features of our school and the village of Rawmarsh. 

Science – In Science we will be learning about forces, materials, electricity and seasonal change.