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EYFS

Literacy
In literacy, we will be sharing a range of stories to help develop children’s vocabulary. Children will continue to build confidence in writing simple sentences, using their phonics knowledge to decode and spell words independently. This will be embedded throughout the continuous provision available to them. During this period children will also continue to practise the correct letter formation to ensure clear handwriting.

As children grow in confidence with writing, we will begin to look at adjectives to add description and interest to their writing. We may also introduce the children to connectives to extend sentences and flow of writing. 

Maths

In Maths, the EYFS children will build on their developing number knowledge by exploring calculations within 10. They will begin by learning about addition and subtraction, before progressing to doubling and halving. As their confidence grows, the children will also be introduced to the early concepts of multiplication and division through practical activities such as sharing into equal groups. 

The children will also engage with a range of maths stories and problem-solving opportunities to deepen their understanding of number. These experiences will support them in applying their mathematical knowledge in meaningful and engaging ways, helping to build a strong foundation for future learning.

Year 1

Maths – In year 1, we are exploring time, we will start with days of the week and months of the year. After this we will be learning to tell the time to o’clock and half past. In Summer 2, we will be recapping place value and looking into problem solving at a deeper level ready for year 2. 

English – We are focussing on the story The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. We are learning to sequence a story and retell it using simple and compound sentences. We will be looking more into punctuation and adjectives to improve writing and make it more interesting to the reader. In Summer 2 we will continue reading The Jungle Book and take some time to explore The Tempest by William Shakespeare in the form of drama. 

Guided Reading

In Guided Reading, we will be reading a selection of stories over the course of the Summer term as a class. We will be learning the terminology of the vocabulary in the text and answering questions based on what is being said or done, with some prediction work to.

These lessons will take place within our mixed tutor groups and adapted to meet the needs of all the learners.

R.E.

In R.E. we are focusing on Places of Worship; looking different places different religions worship in, and why these places are considered special. In Summer 2, we will be focussing on God and peoples idea of God and how we may perceive him too.

Science

We are beginning Summer 1 with the topic ‘Plants’, we will be looking at what a plant needs in order to grow through experimentation, the parts of a plant and what parts of a plant we can eat. In Summer 2, we will be learning about ‘Materials and Magnets’: using lots of experiments to explore different materials, their qualities and how they are used.

Geography

Our geography unit of ‘Continents’ will take place in Summer 1. We will be exploring the different continents across the world. Identifying climate on these continents and using maps to look at them in more detail.

History

Our history unit of ‘Parliaments and Prime Ministers’ will take place in Summer 2. We will be looking at prime ministers throughout History and the impact they had.

Art

In art, we are starting Summer 1 with the topic ‘children in paintings’, we will be looking at the how children are depicted in art and how we can create these to tell stories. We will then move onto the topic of sculpture and created our own sculptures to share.

P.E.

In P.E. we will be focussing primarily on the key aspects of P.E. and movement, as well as games and athletics. We will be getting outside as much as possible, so please remember trainers each week.

Your child's P.E kit needs to include shorts/jogging trousers, P.E t-shirt and plimsolls. It is important your child has the correct footwear for PE as we will go on the field when the weather is nice. Please remember to tie long hair back, and remove all jewellery, including earrings. We are unable to remove any jewellery so either remove before attending school or ensure that your child can remove themselves.

P.S.H.E.

We are looking at managing safety and our bodies, focusing on body parts and what to do if we feel uncomfortable in situations. In summer 2, we will be learning about healthy lifestyles.

Music

In music we will be creating music on what we can hear, as well as identifying instruments used, before looking at how music can tell a narrative.

D.T.

We will be creating moving vehicles, thinking about axles and how to get them to move.

Computing

This will link back to our PSHE, as we will be learning how to keep ourselves safe online. We will then be linking to animated stories and simple coding techniques. 

Home reading books will be sent home weekly. Your child will be able to access and read these books with some support, they link to the phonics learning in class. We would like you to share and read these books with your child and then comment on how well they have got on in their reading records. Please return these by Friday to be changed and returned to you for the weekend.

Your child will need the following each day (Everything needs to named):

· A water bottle (no juice)

· A healthy snack (fruit and vegetables only)

· A coat

· A bookbag - please do not carry fruit and water bottles in this as it damages the books if it leaks.

· Packed lunch unless they are having school dinner

· A ruck sack for your child's fruit and water bottle.

In our class you will find:

Class Teacher:  Miss Prichard

HLTA: Mrs Brackley and Miss Bradley

Teaching Assistants: Mrs Motak

Contact Us: EYFSandYear1@st-johns-pri.cambs.sch.uk

Our PE day will be:  Monday

Our Forest School Day will be:  Tuesday