Wow Events!
This term we will be learning about the past with a
focus on the story of Robin Hood. We will be hosting
a debate and going on a treasure hunt.
Mathematics
Children will follow these units this term:
 Number and Place value – We will be learning
doubles and halves of numbers to 10. We will also
be solving addition and subtraction problems
within 20, using our knowledge of number bonds.
 Geometry – We will be learning about 2D and 3D
shapes and will solve problems involving position
and direction. We will also be finding half of
shapes and objects.
Year 1, Term 4:
Hero or Villain?
Theme – Hero or Villain?
This term we will be learning about the past. We will
teach History, Geography, Music, R.E. and Art
through this theme.
In History the children will develop an awareness of
life in different periods – in particular, life in medieval
times. We will be looking at how children played and
how toys have evolved through time.
In Geography we will be looking at maps and
orienteering on our school grounds.
Home Learning: Count in groups of 2 practically,
for example when counting shoes and socks or
climbing the stairs.
Continue to draw children’s attention to key times
within the day and encourage them to read the
time from an analogue clock (focusing on half
past).
In Art we will be making treasure maps.
We will also be learning how to make 3D cards for
Easter and Mother’s Day.
Please note: If you notice children reversing their
numbers when they write, please correct them.
In R.E. we will be learning about different faiths,
covering stories Jesus told and the Easter
celebration.
PE
We will continue to focus on gymnastics on the large
apparatus. The children will develop their gross motor
skills and coordination in both indoor and outdoor PE.
Outdoor PE is on Tuesday. Indoor PE is on
Wednesday (1E) and Friday (1B).
In Music we will be continuing to develop rhythm and
pace by learning songs and exploring the use of
percussion instruments.
Home Learning: Encourage the children to ask
questions and find out about the past. For
example ‘what did you play with when you were
little?’
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural
Education (SMSC) and RE
This term we will explore different cultural traditions,
including Mothering Sunday. We will continue our
Circle Time lessons focussing on our key values.
Computing
This term we will be focussing on E-Safety.
Literacy
This term we will focus on:
 Speaking and Listening skills – group and class
discussions to debate heroes and villains.
 Listening and responding to the story of Robin
Hood.
 Drama – we will be acting out the story of Robin
Hood.
 Writing our own stories and fact files based on our
theme.
 World Book Day – we will be sharing our favourite
stories with our friends.
 Spelling – we will be continuing ‘Spellodrome’ this
term with new words set fortnightly.
We will continue to work on careful letter formation
and finger spaces. We will work on sentence structure
and punctuation as well as creative writing skills.
Home Learning: Read non-fiction books, museum
pamphlets and maps with children. Encourage
children to ask and answer questions when
reading in order to develop listening and
comprehension skills.
Phonics
Phonics will be taught daily to support reading, writing
and spelling. We will continue with the Stage 5
phonemes.
Homework idea: look out for the phonemes
covered in the reading books. Encourage children
to say the whole word aloud after sounding it out.
Our values this term are:
Communication and Collaboration
Save the Date:
World Book Day – Thursday 2nd March
Visit to Tunbridge Wells Museum – 18th April (TBC)
Bring your Mum/significant female to school day –
Friday 24th March
Parent’s Evenings – 28th and 29th March