Autumn 2 Overview

Below is an overview of what we will be working on in Autumn Term in each area of the curriculum.

Literacy

In this unit the children will be reading a traditional tale and will be immersed in new and exciting vocabulary which will capture their imaginations. As the children’s learning progresses through the unit they will plan and write their own traditional tale narrative. 

We will be focusing on:

• Capital letters and full stops

• Letter formation

• Using adjectives correctly

• Correct spacing between letters and words

• Handwriting

• suffixes -ed -ing and -est (verbs)

Read Write Inc

Children will attend their daily phonics groups based on their most recent assessment. During sessions, they will continue to develop their knowledge and application of phonics in both reading and spelling. They will read a variety of stories, specifically tailored to them, alongside their peers in paired reading activities.

Children who have come off the phonics programme will focus on developing their knowledge of common spelling rules and will be challenged to answer a range of comprehension questions linked to their texts. 

Maths

In maths this half term, the children are learning about addition and subtraction. They will explore different ways to add and subtract numbers, using practical resources, pictures and number lines to support their learning. The children will develop their confidence in solving number problems, recalling number facts and explaining their mathematical thinking.

Science

In Year 1 Science, the children are learning about seasonal changes, focusing on autumn and winter. They will explore how the weather changes, observe changes in trees and plants, and notice how the length of the day changes throughout the year. The children will develop their observation skills and learn to identify and describe the features of each season.

Geography

In Year 1 Geography, the children are learning about maps and exploring their local area. They will develop their understanding of simple maps, recognise familiar places and landmarks, and use basic directional language to describe locations. The children will also begin to create their own simple maps and develop their geographical skills by exploring the world around them.

RE

We will be learning about Christianity. The theme is The Christmas Story.

Key Questions explored throughout this unit of work:

• What is a gift?

• What gifts are special to you?

• What gifts might Christians in my town have given Jesus if he had been born here rather than in Bethlehem?

DT

In Year 1 Design and Technology, the children will be exploring food preparation and structures. They will learn how to prepare and make a healthy fruit salad, developing their cutting and food preparation skills. They will also design, make and evaluate their own Rapunzel-inspired towers, exploring different materials and techniques to create strong and stable structures.

PE

In Year 1 PE, the children are developing their gymnastic skills. They will explore different ways of moving, balancing, stretching and travelling, using a variety of shapes and movements. The children will practise creating simple sequences, developing their coordination, control and confidence while learning to move safely and creatively.

MFL

In Year 1 MFL, the children will be learning new Spanish vocabulary linked to pets and Christmas in Spain, exploring how the festive season is celebrated in a different culture. They will also continue to develop their language skills by learning greetings in Chinese, building their confidence in speaking and understanding different languages.

Weekly Timetable Reminder

Monday - 

Tuesday – Woodpeckers PE day & Barn Owls PE day

Wednesday – Homework to be handed in by Wednesday

Thursday – Barn Owls PE day & Both classes return reading books

Friday -  Woodpeckers PE day