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EYFS

Literacy
In Literacy, we will continue to develop our phonics knowledge and practise applying these skills in our writing. Children will work through the phonics code up to Unit 7, supporting them to read and spell with increasing confidence. Regular reading at home is extremely important, so please continue to read with your child frequently to help build fluency, confidence, and a love of reading.

In class, we will share a wide range of high-quality texts, including stories, poems, and non-fiction books. These will support children’s comprehension skills, vocabulary development, and understanding of storytelling, helping them to talk about characters, settings, and events in more detail.

Maths
In Maths, we will explore numbers up to 10, developing a secure understanding of how numbers are formed and represented. Children will practise subitising, learn number bonds, and explore different ways of constructing numbers to recognise patterns and relationships.

We will also revisit and deepen our understanding of measure, including length, height, time, mass, and capacity, using practical, hands-on activities. Towards the end of the term, we will focus on 3D shapes, learning to identify them and describe their properties using mathematical language.

Year 1

Maths – In year 1, we are recapping exploring number, specifically counting and the value of numbers. After this we will be learning about fractions and sharing objects/ amounts into equal amounts. In Spring 2, we will be looking at position and movement, followed by measuring.  

English – We are focussing on the story Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. We are learning to sequence a story and retell it using dictated sentences, to help us recap full stops, capital letters and finger spaces. We will then be moving onto Hansel and Gretel, learning to retell stories and write instructions. In Spring 2 we will be reading the texts The Emperor’s new clothes and The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Anderson. 

In P.E. we will teach the children key aspects of P.E. and healthy lifestyles. We will be getting outside as much as possible, so please remember trainers and warm clothes as we get into the winter months.

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.

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 Sikh stories; looking at the meaning behind them and why they are important to Sikhs. In Spring 2, we will be focussing on salvation and look specifically at the death of Jesus and what it means to us and Christians.

Science – We are beginning spring 1 with the topic ‘Weather and Season, we will be looking at the different seasons and how we track weather. In Spring 2, we will be learning about taking care of the earth: how we can look after it and the problems the earth is facing.  

Geography – Our geography unit of The United Kingdom will take place in spring 1. We will be exploring the different countries within the United Kingdom. Identifying them on maps and exploring the flags, as well as landmarks.

History – Our history unit of Kings, Queens, and Leaders will take place in spring 2. We will be looking at monarchs throughout History and the impact they had.

Art – In art, we are starting the year with the topic ‘architecture’, we will be looking at the design of different building and designing aspects of our own buildings. We will then move onto the topic of narratives in art and how pictures are used by artists to tell stories.

P.E. - In P.E. we will be doing gymnastics and dance. Thinking about how our bodies move and ways we can change our bodies. Please ensure long hair is tied up, no jewellery is worn.

P.S.H.E. – We will be focussing on a ‘conflict resolution’ module, where we will look at friendships and how we can work together to solve situations. We will also be looking at managing safety and risk and talking about friendships and safe adults, as well as creating ‘safe circles’. In spring 2, we will be learning about our digital footprint and being safe online.

Music –  In music we will be creating animals through music.

D.T. – We will be sewing animal sock puppets. We will be using basic running stitch to create theses.

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 creating programs. 

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 Shearman

HLTA: Mrs Brackley and Miss Bradley

Teaching Assistants: Mrs Blake

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

Our PE day will be: Wednesday

Our Forest School Day will be: Monday