Autumn Term - Shelford Stars
Autumn 1 - Week 2
In phonics we have continued to review our prior learning. This week we have been practicing our tricky words lots! If you see us with a tricky word sticker, ask us to read the word to you.
In maths we have been consolidating our understanding of numbers to 10, using a range of representations. It is important that we have a good understanding of the value of number as we will apply this throughout the year. We have also been set some challenges that require us to apply this knowledge.
We have been learning about the Christian story of Creation in RE lessons, sequencing pictures to retell the story and talking about the natural world.
In art lessons we have been drawing spirals, exploring different drawing tools and surfaces. We particularly enjoyed working together to make a big spiral picture on a piece of paper that was as long as our classroom.
Our Forest Friday challenge this week was to make a story stick, it was great to be able to help our friends and work together on this activity.
Autumn 1 - Week 1
This week we have been learning the new routines in Year 1, exploring our new classroom and resources and getting to know the adults who will be helping us this year.
In PSHE lessons we have been thinking about the school rules, our feelings about starting Year 1, how we can show kindness to others. We have read lots of stories to help us with our learning in PSHE.
For our first Forest Friday session we spent time exploring nature and thinking about 'the creator of the world'. We also enjoyed having a cup of hot chocolate together.
Y1 Maths Summary:
Approximate summaries of maths coverage throughout Y1.
Below there are links to some maths games and songs that you could play/sing at home.
Helping your child at home
Here are a few suggestions of how you can help your child at home:
Reading with your child - a few minutes every day is more beneficial than one or two longer sessions a week.
Practising letter and number formation - help your child to start each letter in the correct place.
Counting to 20 (or beyond), forwards and backwards, and reading and writing the numerals.
Naming the days of the week in order.
Number bonds to 10 (4 + 1 = 5, 2 + 5 = 7, 3 + 7 = 10)
Learning to read Year 1 tricky words (and reviewing those taught in Reception).
Reviewing the graphemes taught in Reception along with new ones in Year 1. Look out for words that contain these!