Year 1 and 2 Spring Term 1 - 2026
Spring 1 Learning – Year 1 and 2
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to our Spring 1 term! We have an exciting half term of learning ahead. Here's what your child will be exploring as part of our mixed Year 1 and 2 class.
English – Information Writing & Adventure Stories
We will learn about Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale through non-fiction writing. Children will also enjoy adventure narratives and create poems based on a theme.
Maths
Children will continue building their confidence with:
• Place Value
• Addition and Subtraction
• Measurement: Length, Height, Mass, Volume (Y1)
• Money, Multiplication & Division (Y2)
Science - Outdoor Learning
Children will explore habitats, plants, and different materials. This half term includes learning about basic needs and keeping healthy.
History – Significant People
We will learn about Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole and why they are important figures in history.
DT – Healthy sandwiches
This term we’ll be focusing on tasting, designing and making healthy sandwiches. We will practise lots of skills including chopping, grating and peeling. All whilst keeping safe.
PSHE – What jobs do people do?
We will look at different roles in our community and how people help others. Children explore different roles in society, teamwork and aspirations.
Computing – Spreadsheets & Online Safety
Children will use simple spreadsheet tools and learn about staying safe online with a focus on online bullying.
Music – Musical Moods and Pictures
We’ll explore how music expresses feelings using timbre, dynamics, and facial expression.
PE – Kicking & Gymnastics
We’ll develop control and coordination through kicking skills and gymnastics activities.
RE – The New Testament and Easter
Children will explore their favourite parts of Bible stories and begin learning about Easter symbols.
Please listen to your child read daily and record this in their reading record.
Please feel free to message me on Class Dojo if you have any questions. Thank you for all your support from home,
We’re looking forward to a happy and inspiring half term. Thank you for your continued support –together we’ll help every child flourish!
Mrs Mooring