1. In Maths lessons we will be: Important Information
English
In English this half term we will be looking at Castles and a selection of narrative stories relating to our topic.
Continuing to work on correct punctuation and use of different sentence types.
Using a wide range of adjectives, conjunctions, adverbs and sentence starters.
Continuing to practice letter formation, ensuring all letters are formed correctly with uniform size.
Writing in different genres, relating to our topic of Castles.
Maths
In Maths lessons we will be:
•Count forwards and backwards to 50 in ones and to 100 in tens.
•Find one more and one less for numbers up to 50.
Count, read and write numbers up to 100 in numerals.
•Count forwards and backwards 2’s and 10’s.
*Represent and use number bonds and related subtraction facts within 10.
• Solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction using concrete objects and pictorial representations.
* Telling the time using o’clock and half past.
* Sequences days of the week and months of the year.
Elm Class – Year 1
SPRING ONE
Important Information
Children should have both an indoor and outdoor P.E. kit in school at all times.
Reading books and diaries need to be in school every day. Children should read at home for 5 to 10 minutes each day
Homework is set on Fridays and should be returned to school no later than the following Wednesday.
Art and Design
We are going to be developing our design and technology skills. Children will be designing and constructing a working drawbridge model.
Topic
Castles
In History we will be:
Thinking about changes in our local area
Looking at important events and landmarks in Halton
Comparing our way of life using the past and present
In Science we will be:
Making predictions.
Designing and carrying out fair tests
Making observations and recording our ideas
P.E.
P.E. lessons are on Monday and Thursday – Please ensure that long hair is tied up and earrings are removed. .
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R.E.
We will be thinking about what it means to belong to a community and the special places in our community.