Welcome to Year 1
Our Class Teachers are Mrs. Sumser and Miss. Brady
Our topic this half term is: Seaside Holidays!
History
We will be investigating the following questions:
- What was going to the seaside like 100 years ago?
- How do they compare to seaside holidays now?
- How do we know what seaside holidays were like 100 years ago?
- Do we go to the seaside for the same reason as people did 100 years ago?
- Do all children prefer seaside holidays 100 years ago or would some prefer todays seaside holidays?
History is our driver subject this half term as we explore the fascinating topic of the seaside. We will delve into the past to discover what seaside holidays were like 100 years ago and compare them to the seaside experiences we enjoy today.
English
Pathways to Write and Class text
Our writing unit this term is based on the story Goldilocks and Just the One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson. Throughout the unit, the children will learn to use “and” to join words and clauses, and they will punctuate sentences using capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks. They will also explore how to create description through careful word choices and use capital letters for place names and days of the week. By the end of the unit, the children will apply all of these skills to write their own version of the story, featuring a new character or setting.
PSHE
Jigsaw Unit for Summer 1 – Changing Me
This half term, the children will learn about life cycles and the different stages of growing up. They will compare how humans grow and change with how some animals do, and talk about simple changes from baby to adult, like getting taller or learning to walk. They will also think about how they have changed so far and understand that everyone grows at their own pace. The children will be taught the correct names for private parts of the body and learn that no one has the right to touch or hurt these parts.
Children's Right and SDGs
Our children’s rights focus is Right 12 – respect for the views of a child. The children will understand that their views and contributions are valued, particularly during our PSHE sessions. Additionally, children will explore Sustainable Development Goal 14, Life Below Water. SDG 14 looks at how we can conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.