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Alexandra School

Alexandra

School

Establishing lifelong learning: rooted in knowledge, enriched by experience

Year 1

Caterpillars Class

Lou Laurie Class Teacher 
Sharon Shand Learning Assistant
Cassie Dixon Learning Assistant
Holly Loveless Learning Assistant

Ladybirds Class

Natalie Mabelis Class Teacher
Claire Leedham Learning Assistant (Mon - Thu)
Charlotte Mills Learning Assistant (Fri)
Lorraine Porcher Learning Assistant
Sophie Wilson Learning Assistant
Janine Sawyer Learning Assistant

To make the experience of transition easier for the children, the Year 1 classes are run in a similar way to Reception, based on the Foundation Stage Principles with an emphasis on learning through play. As the year progresses and the children become more settled and mature we introduce more whole class teaching and independent group work. 

Year: 1 Theme: A journey through space and time

 

Week beginning: Monday 22nd  March

English
  • We read a traditional African American tale called The Sweetest Song and draw inference from the text and illustrations. 
  • We will begin to consider the setting of the story through visualisation and draw what we think the setting will be like.
  • We will consider the characteristics of the main characters and create a role on the wall for each.  We will use these to write our own character descriptions.
  • We will carry out individual phonics and reading assessments.

Maths
  • We will continue to explore measurement and will focus on comparing weight and mass using the correct mathematical vocabulary.  We will also introduce the children to using scales to weigh things.
  • We will carry out individual maths assessments (quizzes) based on learning covered during lockdown

Topic
  • We will recap learning that we covered during lockdown through discussion & retrieval quizzes.

Homework
  • Reading every day at home.  Please ensure your child’s reading folder is always in their school bag-thank you.
  • Spelling & handwriting homework.
  • Maths homework: Many of the children are still not confident recalling number bonds up to 10.  We have sent home a number bond challenge with instructions for how to complete.

Phonics and Spelling

Phonics: Phase 5- We will learn to read words containing the alternative ch -tch and –ture.

Spelling words:  catch, pitch, mixture, picture, chicken.

Handwriting: Please encourage your children to write these words using lead-in strokes if possible.

Reminders
  • Home learning folders will be sent home every Friday and should be completed and returned by Wednesday.

PE Days
  • Outdoor PE will be on Wednesday for ALL year one children.  Indoor PE will take place on Tuesday for Ladybirds and Friday for Caterpillars-please can your child wear their PE kit on these days.

Dates

Monday 22nd March-wear odd socks to celebrate Down syndrome day