YEAR 1
SUMMER TERM 1, 2024
Our Geography this half term has a Place Knowledge focus as we will be looking at the geographical similarities and differences between Appleton and Pointe a Pierre, Trinidad. We will be learning more about the human and physical features in these locations.
Our Artwork will focus on Aboriginal art from Australia and the children will create pictures in the same style using the dots. Following this we will also create sculptures of Australian animals/insects found in the outback.
The children will be learning about the different animal groups in Science and will also begin to investigate and learn the differences between carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. They will also be describing and comparing the structure of common animals. We will be going on a very exciting trip to Knowsley Safari Park to explore learning around this.
In English, we will be continuing to read our new texts from the Literacy Tree which will include 'Lubna and the Pebble' and 'Pig the Pug'. Our author in focus for the term is Lynley Dodd.
In Outdoor PE we will be continuing to develop our ball and games skills. Our gymnastic focus will be on rotation and creating our own gymnastic routines.
Our RE theme for this half term is Hinduism as we learn what Hindus believe about God. In PSHE our MyHappyMind theme is Engage, where children will be thinking about their ‘big dream goals’ and how they can achieve them.
SUMMER TERM 2, 2024
In History, the children will learn about the differences in lifestyles throughout the time periods of different monarchs.
In D&T, the children will be looking at puppets. The children will design, make and evaluate different puppets using a range of tools and equipment for joining and finishing.
In English we will be reading 'Iggy Peck Architect' and 'Julian is a Mermaid'. Our author in focus for the half term is David McKee.
In Science, the children will continue looking at changes in seasons and will be investigating the season of Summer. They will be continuing to record the daily temperature and looking at the changes in the weather and day length. Year 1 will also be learning about plants that grow in the summer months and will focus on the different fruits and vegetables we can find in our country. They will be identifying and describing the basic structure of plants.
In PE we will be concentrating on athletic skills and games and will be getting ready for Sports Day. Our indoor PE will have a dance focus.
RE for this term has a Christianity theme with a particular focus on belonging. Children will be learning about baptism and the importance of churches to Christians.
WHAT HAVE WE BEEN DOING IN YEAR 1 THIS YEAR?
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SMSC - we celebrated European Day of Languages
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Geography - we went on a local area walk
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Geography - we went on a local area walk
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Geography - we have been identifying features of the local area on maps
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Science - we have been identifying deciduous and evergreen trees
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Science - we labelled parts of a tree
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PSHE - we love reading with George the Therapy Dog
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D&T - we have been cutting and chopping fruit
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D&T - we have also been making fruit kebabs
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D&T - we created moving pictures
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History - we loved our Grandparents' Day
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History - we loved our Grandparents' Day
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Science - we took part in a Materials Workshop with Adrian Bowden
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Science - we took part in a Materials Workshop with Adrian Bowden
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History - we experienced a 'Toys from the Past' Workshop at Warrington Museum
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History - we experienced a 'Toys from the Past' Workshop at Warrington Museum
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History - we experienced a 'Toys from the Past' Workshop at Warrington Museum
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English - we play Phonics dominoes
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Science - we investigated different parts of a flower
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PE - we took part in a football workshop
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History - we walked to Thorne Marine to learn about canals
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History - we learnt about canals during the Canals Trust Workshop
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