Year 1 News

Friday 18th September 2026

Well done for another great week’s work Year One! We are still really impressed with how you are settling into this school year.

This Week:

In maths, we continued our maths topic: 'Place Value' (within 10). We used ten frames, recognised numbers as words, counted on from different starting numbers, found one more than a given number and counted backwards. We revised our number formation to ten.

In phonics, we revised the ‘ae’ sound and we focused on the sound 'ee' with the spellings 'e' and 'ee.'

In English we revised our letter formation and sentence structure. We recited a section of text from the story ‘Dogger’ by Shirley Hughes. We used actions as we recited the text.

In science, we recorded the materials that different objects are made from. We had a hunt around the classroom for different materials and talked about why certain materials are used to make objects.

In geography we revised the meaning of physical and human features. We illustrated these features.

In P.E we learnt how to control and kick balls correctly.

In art, we studied the work of the artist Molly Haslund and we drew snail pictures using wax crayons. We also made 3-D spirals.

We continued to study our school values in PSHE.

We enjoyed a wide range of activities (to develop our physical and social skills), both inside and outside the classroom.

Next Week:

In maths, we will continue our maths topic: 'Place Value' (within 10).  We will use ten frames, find one less than a given number, and compare groups by matching. We will use the terms fewer, more, the same, less than, greater than and equal to.

In phonics, we will revise the sounds ae and ee (e and ee spellings) We continue to work on the ‘ee’ sound with the ‘ea’ spelling. We will write words with these spellings.

In English we will continue revise our letter formation and sentence structure. We will design lost and found posters in relation to the story Dogger, by Shirley Hughes.

In science, we will answer the question ‘What properties do materials have?

We will read a picture map in geography.

In P.E we will develop our skills using a bat and ball.

In music we will learn about pulse and pitch.

We will continue to study the Zones of Regulation in PSHE. We will identify the feelings associated with each zone.

We will continue to take part in a wide range of activities, both inside and outside the classroom.

We look forward to our Harvest Festival on Wednesday 23rd September at 9:10am.

 We hope you have a lovely weekend!