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Maths: In Maths this half term, we will be focussing on place value and deepening our understanding of numbers. We will consolidate, and build on concepts introduced in Reception, including counting, ordering numbers, comparing numbers, and numbers as words. We will also be focussing on number formation, ensuring all digits are correctly formed and facing the right direction.
In English, this half term, our quality text will be What Makes me a Me? We will be writing descriptive sentences all about ourselves and the things we like to do. In our writing, we will be focusing on the use of capital letters, full stops and finger spaces which are a key focus throughout Year 1.
Science: Our Science unit this half term we are learning all about the human body. We will begin by naming different body parts and their functions before exploring our five senses and how we use them.
Year 1 – Autumn 1: ‘This is Me!’ Art & Design and Design Technology: In DT this half term, our focus is Healthy Foods. We will identify a range of fruit and vegetables and use these to make a healthy smoothie.
PE: In PE, we will be developing our Fundamental Movement Skills such as running, jumping, hopping and skipping. We will spend our sessions on the field with both our WLSP coach (Thursday) and our class teacher (Friday).