Stoke Bruerne, Class 1
Welcome to Class 1 – Summer Term 1!
We are looking forward to a sunny and exciting term ahead, filled with hands-on learning, creativity and new discoveries across all areas of the curriculum.
Key Stage 1 (Year 1)
In English, we will be travelling around the world with Meerkat Mail. The children will explore Sunny the meerkat’s journey to inspire their own writing, focusing on descriptive language, sentence structure and storytelling.
In Maths, Year 1 will be developing their understanding of fractions and extending their knowledge of numbers to 100, building confidence in counting, comparing and representing numbers in different ways.
Our Science topic is Plant Growth, where children will observe how plants change over time and learn what they need to grow and stay healthy.
In History, we will explore monarchy, learning about kings and queens, including King Charles III, and understanding their role in the past and present.
In RE, we will be thinking about what makes some places sacred to believers, exploring different places of worship and why they are special to people of faith.
PSHE lessons will focus on safety and the changing body, helping children understand how to keep themselves safe and recognise how they grow and change.
In Computing, children will begin exploring and creating media, developing skills in digital creativity such as making simple images, recordings or presentations.
PE this term includes striking and fielding games, where children will practise teamwork and coordination, alongside our exciting Forest School sessions, encouraging outdoor learning and exploration.
In DT, we will be designing and making healthy smoothies, learning about ingredients, preparation and evaluating our creations. In Music, children will use their voices to create a variety of sounds, experimenting with pitch, tone and expression.
Early Years (Reception)
Reception children will continue to build confidence, independence and a love of learning through engaging and practical experiences.
In English, we will enjoy the much-loved story The Very Hungry Caterpillar, using it to inspire storytelling, discussion and early writing.
In Maths, children will explore 2D and 3D shapes, practise counting forwards and backwards, and develop skills in addition and subtraction within 10, including finding one more and one less.
In Understanding the World, children will learn about King Charles III, explore special places of worship, and observe plants as they grow and change.
Expressive Arts and Design will involve designing and building their own boats, encouraging creativity and problem-solving, as well as exploring simple rhythms in music.
Communication and Language will focus on developing listening and speaking skills, encouraging children to express their ideas clearly and confidently.
In Personal, Social and Emotional Development, children will continue building confidence and independence, while learning to understand and manage their emotions.
Physical Development will support both fine motor skills (such as drawing and cutting) and gross motor skills through active play and outdoor learning.
We are excited for a term full of growth, exploration and creativity, and we look forward to seeing all the wonderful learning that takes place.
Warm regards,
The Class 1 Team
Mrs Stockport, Mrs Davis, Miss Bailey and Mr H