Welcome to Ash Class

Welcome back! This half term we will be exploring the topic 'Changes within living memory'. We will be exploring this topic in detail throughout our History, Science and English lessons. In English, we will be looking at the text 'Old Bear' and we will aim to complete two pieces of writing linking with this text. In Science, we will be focussing on the unit 'Materials' and specifically focussing on naming specific everyday materials and describing the properties. Please see the curriculum overview for the Autumn term (under the curriculum tab) for a learning overview for each subject. 

Phonics

In Phonics, we will start the year by reviewing the sounds the children already know before moving on to explore alternative graphemes. Phonics is a vital part of Year 1 learning, as it helps children to build strong foundations in reading and writing. By developing their ability to recognise sounds and link them to letters, children become more confident readers and can begin to spell with greater accuracy. This will support them not only in English but across all areas of the curriculum.

Helping at home

Reading: Please read regularly at home with your child and our school expectation is to read a minimum of 4 times weekly. Allow your children to listen to you read as well you listening to them.

Maths: Our focus is to develop fluency and confidence with numbers. This will include: Numbers bonds to 10 and 20, addition and subtraction using mental strategies, understanding Place Value. Numbots is a great interactive way to build on your child's fluency. 

Forest School   

Our Forest School sessions will be every other week starting on Thursday 11th September. The children must ensure they come to school in the appropriate clothing dependent on the weather. 

PE

PE will be every Monday morning, so the children must ensure they have their PE kit in school which is labelled.   

Getting in touch 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me, my email is: wplant@smallwood.cheshire.sch.uk