Year 1

17.10.25

We’ve had a busy and exciting week in Year 1! Here’s what we’ve been learning:

In English we have been writing instructions for planting a seed, using imperative (bossy) verbs like get, fill, plant, and water. We also worked on neat handwriting and making sure our letters sit on the line.

It’s been another exciting week in science, we explored the features of birds — feathers, wings, beaks, and claws — and learned how each part helps them survive.

In our Geography lesson we identified key features of our school and practised describing places using words like next to, behind and in front of. We then used a map of our school to locate the year 1 classroom, the hall, reception, and the playground.

In Maths, we’ve been using a number line to count on and solve addition problems. The children are becoming confident with jumping along the line to find the total.

In RE, we’ve been learning about how people believe the world was created and sharing our own ideas respectfully.

03.10.25

This week in Year 1, we have been very busy with lots of exciting learning! In maths, the children have been practising their number bonds to 10 using the part–part–whole model, which is helping them to see how numbers can be broken apart and put back together. In English, the children have started writing their very own four-part stories. They are working hard to include interesting adjectives and remembering to use capital letters and full stops. In science, we enjoyed a sensory practical lesson where the children explored the world around them through sight, touch, smell, taste, and hearing. Finally, in religious education, the children learned about the characteristics of a creator and discussed how different beliefs explain the world. We are so proud of all the children’s enthusiasm and effort this week!

12.09.25

We have had a wonderful start to the new academic year. In English, the children have been revisiting capital letters, full stops, and spaces between words. They have already written their very first four-part story and have shown great enthusiasm in their writing. In Maths, we have been working with numbers up to 10, using a range of resources to represent them. The children have also started learning to write numbers in both digit and word form.

Our Geography topic this term is 'Where We Live.' The children enjoyed creating their first map of the local area and exploring its key features. In Science, we have been learning about living and non-living things, sorting different objects into these two groups.

In PSHE, our focus this term is on emotions. We have already begun using the Zones of Regulation, which help the children identify how they are feeling and explain the reasons behind their emotions.