Class Dore - Year 1

Class teachers - Mrs J Jones (mornings), Mrs K Adjei (afternoons)

PPA - Mrs G Generalovic

TA Team - Mrs J Cole, Mrs Ju Jones and Mrs J Watkins

Welcome back to the new school year, we're looking forward to an action packed term and lots of learning. Below are some details about the children's learning this term.

In Maths this term we will begin by focusing on number and place value to 10. We will be counting, reading and writing numbers to 10 and then progressing to 20. We will be representing these numbers using objects and we will compare and order numbers. We will also be looking at addition and subtraction of numbers to 10. We will be finding one more and one less than a number. We will also learn to recognise, name, sort 2D and 3D shapes.

In English we are looking at fiction focusing on character descriptions and sequencing familiar stories. We will be enjoying stories that focus on rhyme. We will also be learning about labels and captions in books, starting with Cave Baby, written by Julia Donaldson. We focus heavily on phonics in Year 1 and teach daily sessions on this.

Reading is a priority and we will read regularly with your child focusing on phonic skills and also understanding of story events and characters. All children have reading books and diaries. Please read with your children at home and fill in the reading diary. We aim for you to read with your child/children five times per week if possible, the children will receive certificates to reward their 'at home' reading.

Our Foundation Subjects will be taught by Mrs Adjei in the afternoons.  

Geography and History will be taught in half termly blocks.

RE, PSHE, Computing and Music will all be taught weekly. 

Our PE days will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, please ensure your child comes into school in their PE kit. Snacks are provided for the children in line with our Healthy Schools status and milk is available should your child want it (please see Mrs Mailes to order). 

Homework 

At Ewyas Harold our expectations are that children read to an adult at home a minimum of five times a week. Your child will have been given their reading diary and book, it is important that these are bought into school everyday to allow us to see what is being read at home and for the children to have their books changed regularly.  

I am always available to talk to at the end of the school day if you have any questions or concerns, however, it is always best to contact the office to make an appointment to have the suitable time to sit and discuss your child. 

Thank you for your continued support.  
Mrs J Jones