Half term
English
Traditional tales: The Little Red Hen
Phonics: revisit Phase 3 and 4 and begin Year 1 alternative spellings. Writing: say a sentence out loud before writing it; use capital letters, finger spaces and full stops; join words and clauses with 'and'.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Phonics: review digraphs and trigraphs (ai, ee, igh, oa, oo)
- National Poetry Day (Thursday 1 October): learn and perform an autumn poem
- Listen to The Little Red Hen and act it out
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Retell the story orally using a story map and actions
- Write simple sentences with capital letters, finger spaces and full stops
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Innovate the tale by changing the characters and setting (e.g. The Little Red Squirrel)
- Use 'and' to join two ideas
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Write their own version of the story and reread it to check it makes sense
- Phonics: alternative spellings ay and ou
Maths
Place value within 10; addition and subtraction within 10
National Curriculum Year 1 Number: count, read and write numbers to 10; identify one more and one less; represent and use number bonds within 10; add and subtract one-digit numbers.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Count objects to 10, forwards and backwards
- Read and write numbers 1 to 10 in numerals and words
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Compare groups and numbers using more than, less than and equal to (<, > and =)
- Order numbers to 10
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Use the part-whole model to find number bonds within 10
- Write fact families
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Add by counting on
- Solve one-step addition problems with objects and pictures
Science
Seasonal changes (autumn) and animals
Observe changes across the four seasons; observe and describe the weather and how day length varies. Identify and name a variety of common animals.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Name the four seasons and describe autumn weather
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Autumn walk: observe and record changes to trees and plants
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Measure and record the weather each day and start a class weather chart
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Identify and name common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals)
- Which animals hibernate in winter?
History
Toys through time
Changes within living memory, and lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national achievements.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Sort toys into old and new and describe their features
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Interview an older visitor about the toys they played with as a child
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Sequence toys on a simple timeline using 'before', 'after', 'a long time ago'
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Black History Month: hear the story of Walter Tull, footballer and soldier, and talk about why he is remembered
Geography
Our school and local area
Use simple compass directions and locational language; use simple fieldwork and observational skills; identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the UK.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Use locational language (near, far, left, right) and simple compass directions around school
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Draw a simple map of the school with a key
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Fieldwork: an autumn walk to identify human and physical features in our local area
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Daily weather patterns in the UK (linked to science)
Art and design
Andy Goldsworthy and land art
Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products; learn about the work of a range of artists.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Look at Andy Goldsworthy's work and describe the colours, shapes and patterns
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Collect natural materials and sort them by colour to create an autumn palette
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Create a temporary land art sculpture in a group and photograph it
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Talk about what worked well and compare their work with Goldsworthy's
Design and technology
Moving pictures: sliders and levers
Design, make and evaluate; explore and use mechanisms (levers, sliders) in their products.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Explore books and cards with moving parts — how do they work?
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Make sliders and levers using card and split pins
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Design an autumn scene with a moving part (e.g. a squirrel collecting nuts)
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Make and evaluate their moving picture
Computing
Technology around us
Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school; use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Log in safely and use a mouse to click and drag
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Use a keyboard to type their name, using the space bar and enter key
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Online safety: if something online worries you, tell a trusted adult
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Use a painting program to create an autumn picture
PE
Fundamental movement and dance
Master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching; perform dances using simple movement patterns.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Run, change direction and stop safely
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Dance: create movements for falling leaves, using high and low levels
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Dance: perform a short sequence with a partner
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Throw underarm and catch a beanbag
Music
Pulse and rhythm
Use their voices expressively by singing songs and chants; play tuned and untuned instruments musically; listen with concentration.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Find and keep the pulse to songs
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- Copy simple clapped rhythms
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Play untuned percussion on the beat
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Perform harvest songs in assembly
RE
Harvest and Sukkot: giving thanks
Explore how Christians and Jews celebrate harvest and why giving thanks matters.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Harvest Festival: why do people give thanks?
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- How Christians celebrate Harvest in church and school
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- Sukkot, the Jewish harvest festival: build a model sukkah
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- How can we help others? Our food bank collection
PSHE and RSHE
Being me in my world
Relationships education and health education: families and people who care for me, caring friendships, respectful relationships, mental wellbeing.
Week 1
w/c 28 September (includes Thu 1 and Fri 2 October)
- Create our class charter: rights and responsibilities
Week 2
w/c 5 October
- World Mental Health Day (10 October): name and talk about feelings
Week 3
w/c 12 October
- How to make friends and be a good friend
Week 4
w/c 19 October
- Black History Month: celebrating similarities and differences in our class