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Welcome to Year 1’s Summer Term

Take a look at what we’ll be exploring this term………

English

We will begin the term by exploring a range of fictional texts relating to our theme which is all about Pirates (ooooarghh!)     The first book we’ll be reading is called ‘The Night Pirates’ by Peter Harris & Deborah Allwright which is a fantastic pirate adventure story about a boy called Tom who joins a crew of girl pirates in a quest to find treasure across the high seas. We’ll also be using a book called ‘Molly Rogers Pirate Girl’ by Cornelia Funke to support our understanding of this genre including: story structure and language features. We’ll use ‘Talk for Write’ strategies to retell the story and innovate our writing by using a story map. Later on this term we’ll be reading some pirate poetry including ‘Pirates’ by Valerie Bloom to inspire our own poetry writing. We will also be learning to write instructions on how to make our very own pirate hat.

Practising Spellings at Home

Year 1 Spelling Rules

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources

 

Maths

Mulitiplication and Division

Building upon the counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s work we’ve completed during the Spring term, we’ll be introducing the concept of multiplication and division through learning to double, half (make equal groups) and making simple arrays. We will also introduce fractions by learning about how some shapes can be split into equal halves and quarters.

Position and Direction

We will be exploring position and direction by using key vocabulary: ‘quarter turn’, half a turn’, ‘three quarters of a turn’ and ‘whole turn’.

Numbers to 100

Building upon our numbers to 50 work, we’ll be learning to count to 100, exploring number patterns using number grids,  ordering and sequencing numbers and learning how to apply our existing knowledge of number bonds to numbers up to 100.

Time

We will continue to review our learning about: days of the week, months of the year and seasons. During this unit we’ll be learning to use new vocabulary: before and after, learning how to use a calendar, how to tell the time to the hour and half hour and how to write time.

Money 

We’ll be recognising and counting coins : 1p, 2p, 5p, 20p, 50p £1 & £2 and recognising notes: £5, £10, £20 & £50

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/kids-activities/fun-maths-games-and-activities/

 

Science

This term’s topic is all about ‘Plants’ and we’ll be learning to recognise the common features, similarities and differences between plants and trees. We’ll learn about the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants and how to identify, name and describe the main parts of a plant, including trees. We will be learning the meaning of ‘evergreen’ and ‘desiduous’ and we’ll grow our own plants which the children can observe throughout the term. This year, Corrie Primary & Nursery School is entering the Tatton Park Schools garden competition and each year group is growing plants so that they can contribute to our competition entry. Fingers crossed!

We will also be finishing our unit on ‘Changing Seasons’. The children have been learning about each season throughout the year and have already completed some investigations in school to find out about the weather. The children will be exploring nature during the summer term through a series of outdoor lessons including our recent introduction of Forest school. We will finish the unit by completing our seasonal data strip and comparing/contrasting information across the four seasons. Hopefully we’ll have time to arrange a lovely summer walk down to the river.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpxnyrd

 

Topic

‘Ooooarhhh me hearties’ and ‘Shiver Me Timbers’. Our topic this term is learning all about pirates and treasure! We will be learning about who pirates were and when & why they sailed around the world. To do this we’ll be identifying and learning about the world’s oceans and compare/contrast our own town of Denton with a town on the Carribean Islands. We will be learning some basic map skills and complete a local Geographical study. Children will also learn about some famous pirates including the notorious English pirate, ‘Blackbeard’. We will be using our DT skills to make pirate hats, bandanas and flags!

We’ll conclude our ‘Pirates’ unit with an exciting end of year Pirate Party!

Keep an eye out for our Pirates themed Homework menu. Children need to complete one piece of homework per week from the menu.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/primary-school-songs-pirates/zjpgvk7

 

RE

This term we will be studying a unit titled, ‘What does it mean to belong to a faith community?’ Children will think and explore what belonging means to them. We will will learn about how religious people show they belong to their faith community, about the ways babies are welcomed in religions faiths and the promises made at weddings. Children will think about their own network of belonging and how we all belong to someone.

 

Computing

The children will follow the ‘Teach Computing’ scheme of work and this term will be learning how to create media using digital writing. They will learn how to use a keyboard, how to add and delete information, explore the tool bar and change information using choices that they can explain to others.

Later in the term they will continue with the creative media unit by learning how to use a computer to digitally paint. They will learn about the tools available to draw and paint using freehand, how to draw and paint lines & shape, how to select the size of paintbrushes to create different effects and use the skills learnt to create a piece of art in the style of an artist.

 

Music

Following our Charanga scheme, children will be following a unit called, ‘Your Imagination’ followed by a unit called, ‘Reflect, Rewind & Replay’. Children will learn to sing a song throughout the unit which they will perform at the end of the unit. Children will also play the Glockenspiel and recorder to accompany the song they’ve learnt. Children will listen and appraise a range of songs throughout both units using: Pitch, pulse & rhythm and tempo to describe, compare & contrast the pieces of music.

 

PSHE

Our Jigsaw topics for this term are ‘Relationships’ and ‘Changing Me’. In ‘Relationships’ we will be learning about families and how they can be diverse, friendships and what good qualities we look for in a friend, appropriate ways to greet friends and people who can help us in our school community.

In ‘Changing Me’ we will look at the life cycles of animals and humans, identify ways that our bodies have changed since being a baby, identify girl and boy parts of the body using scientific vocabulary and discuss changing and growing as part of our development.

Please note that there will be a dedicated parents/carers meeting to discuss and inform you about the lessons in our ‘Changing Me’ unit.

 

PE

The children will continue to follow the ‘Primary Passport Curriculum’ which the KickStart team will support us to deliver. In the first half term, children will be learning about Athletics with a focus on how to run and jump using different styles of jumping. They will also learn to throw a javelin. In the last half term, children will be developing their invasion games skills by learning to: dribble a ball with either hand, receiving and trapping a ball, passing a ball using bounce and combining a jump with passing a ball.

 

At Corrie we monitor reading, homework and PE kits as part of our Assertive Mentoring Scheme.

PE will take place on Monday and Wednesday this term.

Please make sure that PE kits are in school all week, every week as we may change sessions and because we monitor having a kit to wear as part of our Assertive Mentoring scheme.

 

Reading

Please encourage a love of reading at home and use Reading Eggs regularly. As children progress through Reading Eggs, they are awarded with reading certificates which we check weekly, print off in school and celebrate in class. This has proven to be a great motivator for children as they become proud and confident readers. (Reading Eggs login details are attached to the Homework books along with Google Classroom logins. Please ask a member of staff if you have any problems.)

We ask that you read with your child as often as possible and sign their reading record a minimum of twice weekly for each book in line with school policy.

We will send home two ‘reading’ books each week:

The first is a ‘phonically decodable’ book. This just means that with practice children should be able to read the words by ‘sounding out’ (saying each letters sound and then blending them together to read the word). This book will be closely matched with the phonics your child is learning at school. We will send this book home with your child until they can recall the letter sound matches and use blending to read the words to you.

The second book is a ‘Guided Read’ book which they will be reading in school with the teacher in a small reading group. This book will contain words your child may not be able to decode using their phonics.You should read this book to them encouraging them to point to the words as you say them, joining in where they can. This will build your child’s sight vocabulary.

We will check reading records and change reading books as appropriate once per week every Wednesday. However, please make sure your child has their reading books and diary in school every day as we sometimes have opportunity to do extra reading or to change books more frequently.

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/

https://readingeggs.co.uk/

 

Homework

In Year 1 homework is given on a Friday and expected back every Wednesday. Children will receive a maths and/or a reading task based on what we’ve been learning in class and they will choose a piece from the Pirates homework menu.

Children are encouraged to be as creative as they wish and can choose how to present their homework so if they have published something using an iPad, tablet or computer please email it to us!

F.A.O. Mrs. Ethel or Miss. Richards   year1@corrie.tameside.sch.uk

Don’t forget that your homework and reading are monitored as part of our Assertive Mentoring scheme.

 

On time by Wednesday – GREEN

Late by Friday – YELLOW

No homework or reading completed – RED

 

 

Today we had fun trying to balance on the slackline at Forest School .To promote learning to balance in young children, it is important to provide them with opportunities for active play and exploration. This can include activities such as running, jumping, climbing, and playing on playground equipment. Providing a safe and supportive environment for these activities can help children build confidence and develop their balance skills over time. It is also important to be patient and encouraging, as children may need time and practice to master these skills. The snapshots and mini clips show the Reception class having fun learning a new skill that enables them to improve their balance control and overall physical coordination.

Making spiders from natural materials can be a fun and creative activity that allows you to connect with nature and exercise your creativity. There are many different materials that can be used to make spiders, such as twigs, leaves, pinecones, and acorns.

One of the fun aspects of making spiders from natural materials is the challenge of finding and selecting the materials. For example, the children might need to hunt for just the right twig or leaf to use as the spider’s body or legs. They found this to be a fun scavenger hunt that encouraged them all to explore the outdoors and appreciate the natural world.

Once they have collected all their materials, the process of assembling the spider was enjoyable and fun for the children at Forest School today. We used string to attach the various pieces together, and the children experimented with different techniques and styles to create a unique spider that reflects their own personality and aesthetic.

The children loved seeing their creations on display as a reminder of the fun and creativity they experienced while making it, as well as a celebration of the natural beauty and diversity of the world around us.

Enjoy the snapshots!

I forgot to add this wonderful mini clip of the children in action playing and designing their very own shelter constructions today.
Enjoy x

Shelter building requires physical activity, which is essential for children’s health and development. It can help them develop gross motor skills, coordination, and balance.

Building a shelter requires planning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Children will need to consider the materials they have available, the terrain, and the weather to build a functional shelter. This process can help them develop problem-solving skills and improve their ability to think creatively.

Shelter building allows children at Forest School to use their creativity and imagination to design and build their structures. This activity provided an opportunity for children to explore their ideas and develop their imagination.

Teamwork was at its best today with this shelter building activity, allowing children to work together and develop their teamwork skills. They can learn to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, and support one another.

Shelter building can encourage children to appreciate nature and the environment. It can help them understand the importance of protecting natural habitats and ecosystems.

Overall, shelter building is a fun and educational activity that can offer children a range of benefits, including physical activity, problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, and nature appreciation.

Enjoy the snapshots!

A huge leaf pile is a great place to develop visual motor skills by playing look and find games and scavenger hunts. These are just a few of the many benefits of leaf play. Leaf play provides opportunities for language development, fine motor development, and creative dramatic play. Not to mention the hours of fun!
Today the children at Forest School made a leaf mobile and decided to wrap it around the oak tree in the school grounds. They managed to thread the string onto a darning needle and attach the leaves.
Afterwards they played with the leaves and as usual buried themselves under them.
Lots of giggles today at Forest School.
Enjoy the snapshots!

Pushing and pulling are actions we use every day to move objects. There’s a fun game we can play that involves pushing and pulling with our school friends!

For this game, the children found a large object (a bucket filled with water) that they could push and pull. It could be a box, a toy wagon, or even a big stuffed animal.

The children then took it in turns to explore pushing and pulling the buckets along the rope.

You can make the game even more exciting by adding obstacles to the path. For example, you could put a pile of logs in the way that you need to push the object around.

All the group learnt how to work together with their friends and take turns pushing and pulling. This game is not about winning or losing, but about having fun and learning how to cooperate with others.

A great morning at Forest School!

Enjoy the snapshots and mini clip.

Children love the simple pleasures of playing in nature, and throwing leaves in the air is one of those activities that can bring so much joy and excitement. When children throw leaves in the air, they get to experience the thrill of watching the leaves flutter and dance in the breeze. The sound of the leaves rustling and crunching under their feet is music to their ears.

As they toss the leaves, they can experiment with different throwing techniques, like tossing them high into the air or gently tossing them at each other. They might even make up their own leaf-throwing games, like trying to catch as many leaves as possible or seeing who can make the biggest pile.

Throwing leaves in the air can also be a sensory experience for children. They get to feel the texture of the leaves in their hands, smell their earthy aroma, and marvel at the beautiful colours of the leaves as they twirl through the air.

Overall, throwing leaves in the air is a simple yet magical activity that can bring endless entertainment and delight to children. It’s a wonderful way to encourage them to explore and appreciate the wonders of nature while having fun with their friends at Forest School today.

Enjoy the mini clip x

Playful Experience

Burying themselves under leaves proved to be a playful and lighthearted experience, for the children who enjoy outdoor activities.

It is a way to connect with nature and immerse oneself in the beauty and tranquility of the natural world.

The children explained their feelings of the leaves and the different textures and smells proving this activity to be a unique and enjoyable sensory experience.

Lots of fun and laughter today at Forest School

Todays mushroom spotting has been a valuable educational experience for children in school, as it combines elements of science, nature study, and environmental awareness. It helps children learn about the different types of fungi, their habitats, and their ecological roles, which can foster an appreciation for the natural world. Additionally, by participating in mushroom spotting, children can develop important observation and identification skills, as well as critical thinking abilities as they try to determine the specific type of mushroom they have found. Overall, this mushroom spotting was a fun activity that helped the children develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world and the important role fungi play in it.
Enjoy the snapshots!