Class Star (Years R & 1)

Hello Class Star!

The focus of our class names this year is astronomy. We have chosen different celestial bodies.

Our class is Class Star, we are Reception and Year One.

Staff

Class Teacher: Mrs Groves

Class Teaching Assistant: Mrs Haynes

Welcome Meeting

Stars Welcome Meeting

Class Routine

PE: Tuesday and Friday

Reading books: Children's reading books will get changed once a week when they have read with an adult in school.

Spellings: Year 1 – set on Monday and tested the following Monday

Celebration assembly: Friday

Yearly Overview

Cycle 2 Overview

Class Timetable

Curriculum Coverage

English	Our English this term is closely linked to our overall topic ‘dinosaurs’. We will use different texts to support the key learning. English lessons will focus on key writing skills and vocabulary development. Our key texts: Dinosaur that pooped a planet, Crunch munch dinosaur lunch, There’s a triceratops in the tree house, Dinosaurs don't draw, How to find gold and There’s a dinosaur in my bathtub.
Maths	Multiplication and division Children are introduced to multiplication and division through practical, hands-on activities. They learn to make and recognise equal groups, understand sharing and grouping, and explore doubling and halving. Fractions Children are introduced to fractions by learning to recognise and find one half and one quarter of shapes, objects, and quantities. They explore fractions through practical activities, helping them understand how things can be shared into equal parts. Position and direction **Children learn to describe position and movement using everyday language such as left, right, forwards, backwards, above, and below. They explore direction through practical activities, including turns and simple routes, helping them understand how to move and describe where things are. Place value to 100 Children extend their understanding of numbers up to 100. They learn to count, read, and write numbers, and begin to understand tens and ones. Through practical activities, children compare, order, and represent numbers, building confidence with larger numbers. Money Children learn to recognise and name coins and notes, and understand their value. They use practical activities to count money, compare amounts, and solve simple problems involving buying and spending, helping them apply maths to real-life situations. Time** Children learn to tell the time to the hour and half past the hour, and begin to understand the sequence of the day. They explore time through daily routines, learning to order events and use language such as before, after, morning, and afternoon.
Science	Plants **Pupils identify and name common plants, learn about basic plant parts, and explore what plants need to grow. Growing and cooking Children learn about where food comes from and how it is produced. They explore how plants grow, what they need to stay healthy, and how some foods are prepared. Through practical activities, children develop an understanding of healthy eating and how we can grow and use food in everyday life. Seasonal Changes ** Children observe and explore the changes that happen during the summer season. They learn about weather patterns, longer daylight hours, and how plants and animals respond to warmer conditions. Through simple observations and outdoor learning, children develop their understanding of how the environment changes throughout the year.
PSHE	Being my best **Children learn how to look after their bodies and minds and understand what it means to do their best. They explore healthy habits, including exercise, rest, and hygiene, and develop skills such as perseverance, setting simple goals, and taking pride in their achievements. Growing and changing** Children learn about how people grow and change over time. They explore life cycles, including how humans develop from babies to adults, and understand that change is a natural part of life. Children also learn to talk about their feelings and develop confidence in themselves as they grow.
Art	Painting: Henri Rousseau Children learn about the artist Henri Rousseau and his colourful, imaginative jungle paintings. They explore his style and use it as inspiration to create their own artwork, developing skills in drawing, painting, and experimenting with colour and texture. Children also learn to talk about their own work and the work of others.
History	Dinosaurs ****They learn about different types of dinosaurs, what life was like in the past, and how we know about dinosaurs today through fossils and evidence. Children develop their understanding of the past compared to the present through simple historical enquiry.
Music	An Orchestra Adventure They learn to identify sounds from strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion, and understand how instruments work together to create music. Children also develop their listening skills and begin to respond to music through movement, singing, and performance.
PE	Dinosaur Dance Children explore movement through dance, using the theme of dinosaurs. They learn to create and perform simple dance sequences, developing skills in balance, coordination, and control. Children also use movement to show different dinosaur actions and begin to work creatively and confidently with others.
Geography	The Four Seasons ****They explore how weather, daylight, plants, and animals change throughout the year, and begin to understand seasonal patterns in the UK. Children develop their observation skills by noticing changes in the natural world.
Design + Technology	Moving pictures: animal sliders ****They learn to design, make, and evaluate their own creations using sliders, levers, and simple moving parts. Children develop skills in cutting, joining, and assembling materials, while understanding how movement can be created in a design.