1. Literacy RWI groups will continue this half term, with your child being placed in a group appropriate to their level. Children will be bringing home a RWI book to read with you- this must come back into school every day. We will be continuing guided reading carousels to ensure your child is reading with the teacher at least once every week, as well as developing their independent working skills and hand-writing. We will be looking at and writing our own information texts to link to our topic on pets. Grammar LIs: Recognising and using prefixes dis- and re- Understanding how to use question marks Using capital letters for names and places Article 29: You have the right to learn things and develop your skills in literacy. Year 1 Summer 2015 1

2. Further reading – Information and stories about pets I want a Pet!- Lauren Child The Great Pet Sale- Mick Inkpen My Perfect Pet- Stuart Trotter Vet (People Who Help Us)- Amanda Askew I Want to be a Vet- Dan Liebman Everything Pets- National Geographic Kids Jacob O-Reilly Wants a Pet- Lynne Rickards Wanted: The Perfect Pet- Fiona Roberton

3. Maths Here are the topics we will be covering in numeracy this half term: 1.Find 1 more, 1 less, 10 more, 10 less than any 2-digit number 2.Explore patterns on the number square. 3.Understand place value in 2-digit numbers and identify 1s and 10s 4.Use number facts to add and subtract 1-digit numbers 5.Add pairs of 1 digit numbers with totals above 10 6.Add three small numbers, spotting pairs to 10 and doubles 7.Add and subtract 10 to and from 2 digit numbers 8.Compare weights and capacities using direct comparisons 9.Complete tables and block graphs, recording results and information 10.Make and use a measuring vessel for capacity. 11.Find half of all numbers to 10 and then 20 12.Identify even numbers and begin to learn halves and quarters of shapes; begin to know 2/2=1 and 2/4 = 1/2 13.Recognise, name and know the value of coins 1p=£2 and £5 and £10 notes 14.Solve repeated additions using coins and make equivalent amounts using coins RRS Article 29: You have the right to learn things and develop all your skills to the best of your abilities

4. Science Linking to our topic, our science module this half term is: animals! We will be covering the following learning objectives in our lessons: - to name and sort different types of animals. -to identify characteristics of mammals, reptiles, fish, birds and amphibians. -to learn about the diets of carnivores and herbivores -to compare and contrast different animals with each other and with humans. -to understand the lifecycle of a frog. RRS Article 13: you have the right to find out things by participating in activities and share information with others through talk, pictures and writing.

5. Skills Creating Content Vocabulary celebrate copyright edit greeting keyboard save type E-Safety: The children will have an opportunity to search for images on the web, and learn to use technology safely, switching off the screen if they have concerns, and reporting these to their teacher. They will be taught to respect the copyright conditions associated with any third party images they use. Computing Topic: We are celebrating Creating a card digitally Unit Summary: The children will have the opportunity to create a digital greetings card, which could be used for a religious festival, birthdays, or simply to say thank you or good luck.

6. Topic In our topic lessons we will be learning all about pet animals! We will cover the following things in our sessions: 1.Our own pets. 2.Pets today and in history. 3.Know about pets’ needs and the 5 freedoms of the RSPCA. 4.Caring for a pet. 5.The role of the PDSA and the Blue Cross. 6.Looking after sick pets and the role of the vet. 7.Learn about a visiting animal. 8.Create information posters about caring for both common and exotic pets. 9.Identify where in the world pets come from originally. 10. Pets in history. RRS Article 29: You have the right to develop your skills in reading and writing to effectively communicate with others.

7. Music This half term our Music express module is “Rain, Rain- go away”- exploring timbre tempo and dynamics. This unit develops children’s ability to recognise how sounds and instruments can be used expressively and can be combined to create music in response to a stimulus. We will continue to listen to calming pieces of classical music at various times throughout the school day. RRS Article 31: You have the right to experience a wide range of cultural activities. Art/DT We will use art techniques to make line drawings of pets. We will create puppets of cats and dogs to use in puppet shows. We will design and make information posters, paying attention to their impact from afar. RRS Article 29: You have the right to develop your practical skills to the best of your abilities

8. PE/Games In indoor PE we are continuing our dance module where we are using the story of Room on a Broom as inspiration for our dance. Mr Garner will be taking outdoor games. Skills children will concentrate on are: -mastering basic movements, including turning, running and throwing. -develop balance, agility and co-ordination. -participate in team games and develop basic tactics for attacking and defending. RRS Article 24: You have the right to be healthy and to participate in lots of activities that help you stay healthy.

9. RE Topics that Year One will be looking at in the Summer term include: 1.The Church 2.Religious symbols. RRS Article 14: You have the right to choose and practise your own religion; we respect the religion and beliefs of others. PSHE/RRS We will look at ‘Going for Goals!’- we will look at the key aspect of motivations and self- awareness. This topic is an important opportunity for all children’s abilities, qualities and strengths to be valued. RRS Article 12: You have the right to express your own opinion and for others to listen to you and take your views seriously. RRS Article 13: You have the right to find out things and share what you think with others.

10. THE FRIENDLY DRAGON’S DIARY During the Summer Term your child will have the opportunity to bring home our very own Friendly Dragon and his diary! Encourage your child to write all about their adventures with our Dragon into his diary- this is a lovely opportunity for some shared imaginative writing (their adventure doesn’t have to be real!) Your child will get to tell the rest of the class all about it when they come back into school! The Friendly Dragon is looking forward to coming home with you, but he wants to stay with as many children as possible! Please remember to send him back to school with your son or daughter so the next child can have their turn. If your child brings him home on a MONDAY please return him on WEDNESDAY; if your child brings him home on WEDNESDAY please return him on FRIDAY, and if your child brings him home on FRIDAY, please return him for MONDAY.

11. Handed outCollected in MathsFridayMonday Reading Read with your children as often as possible! Remember to sign their reading diaries. LiteracyFridayThursday Indoor PE is on Wednesday and outdoor games is on Thursday. Please ensure your child has a full, labelled PE kit in school all week. As it can still get cold, don’t forget jogging bottoms and a jumper for games! Long hair must be tied back and earrings covered or removed. Homework