Year 1/2 - Oak Class

Our learning journey is ‘Long, Long Ago, Far, Far Away...’ 

In English we will be reading a variety of books, with a focus on traditional tales. We will be exploring ‘How to Catch a Star’ by Oliver Jeffers and ‘Prince Cinders’ by Babette Cole. We will be using our imagination to write stories about our topic using nouns, adjectives and verbs. We will continue to follow the Little Wandle phonics scheme, beginning Phase 5 for Year 1 and recapping the phase for Year 2.  

In Maths, we will begin by recapping place value and counting within 20 and beyond. We will be recognising and representing numbers using objects such as dienes, cubes and counters. We will move on to addition and subtraction and finding the tens and ones in a number. 

In Science, for this half term is about plants. We will be learning about their different parts and where different plants grow. We will be exploring the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees, as well as wild and garden plants. 

In PSHE, we will be learning about how to connect with others, and to help ourselves and others to be happy. We will look at what makes us and others special and ways to support our friends and family members.   

In Geography, we will be using atlases and maps to explore the World and its 7 continents. We will also be looking at the South Pole, North Pole and the equator. We will use the maps to find capital cities, such a London, and the seas surrounding England. We will explore the 5 oceans as well. 

In Computing, we will learn about e-safety, digital literacy and information technology with Purple Mash. 

In PE, we will be exploring ball skills, focusing on our throwing and our catching!