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Year 1— Autumn 2— 2016
Author study—The Books of Julia Donaldson
Personal Health and Social Development
To develop understanding of the school values of equality
and tolerance
To recognise how I can show these in my life
To think about changes - how some things I can change
about myself but there are other things that I cant change
To know that I can make some changes quickly and easily/
other changes are hard and take a long time.
To know different ways that help me to learn
Mathematical Development
Number
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To count in 2s,5s and 10s and use this knowledge to
solve simple number problems
To continue to develop number sense and skills
through addition and subtraction problems.
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To continue to develop understanding of number
bonds
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To begin to understand the concepts of half and a
quarter and to apply this understanding in practical
contexts of shapes and quantities of objects.
Measure
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To begin to measure height, length and weight using
non standard and standard (cm/g) measures.
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To begin to apply an understanding of measure to
solve simple practical problems
Shape
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To recognise, name and describe properties of 2D &
3D shapes
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To be able to describe movement in terms of
turning - 1/4 turn 1/2 turn and 3/4 turn
Money
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To begin to be able to identify and name coins.
Data handling
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To use data from the weather calendar
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To create a tally chart of favourite Julia Donaldson
books
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Communication Language and Literacy Drama S & L
Speaking and Listening
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To act out the stories of Julia Donaldson
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To use correct tenses in conversation
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To be able to listening carefully and recall what has been
said.
To develop speaking and listening skills in the role play area
Phonics:
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To be able to name the letters in the alphabet in order
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To learn the sounds - st, nd, mp, nt, nk, ft, ft, sk, lt,
lp, lf, lk, pt, xt, tr, dr, gr, cr, br, fr, bl, fl, gl, pl, cl, sl, sp, st,
tw, sm, pr, sc, sk, sn, nch, scr, thr, str ( Phase 3 and 4
Letters and sounds)
Reading
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To be able to read by sight - some, one, said, come, do,
so, were, when, have, there, out, like, little, what
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To continue to develop pleasure in reading and sharing
books.
Writing
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To be able to sequence ideas in order to write a recount of a
local walk
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To be able to compare two different stories (when and
where it is set, characters, plot etc.)
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To be able to use noun phrases such as “The ladybird landed
on a _________ leaf/ shed/ bush and whispered to a
_______”
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To be able to write in the format of a diary
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To write a book review of favourite Julia Donaldson book
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To be able to create their own character using adjectives
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To be able to use a known story as the basis for own writing
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To use, with growing independence, sentence connectives
- first, then, next, after.
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To know which letters belong to which handwriting family.
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Scientific thinking and problem solving
Materials:
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To be able to classify and sort a range of materials
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To identify and compare suitability
Scientific enquiry:
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To be able to carry out a simple investigation ensuring it
is a fair test.
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ART
To be able to use a variety of collage materials and
paint to create Julia Donaldson characters for display
To appraise the work of Matisse & Gaudi discussing
shape, pattern and colour
To experiment with texture
To be able to print using clay stencils
MUSIC
To experiment with different sounds on a variety of
instruments
To recognise a sense of steady beat
To learn songs for end of term seasonal performance
for parents
Humanities and knowledge and understanding
R.E. Stories and Special Books
To discuss a range of special books and think about why books
are special to different groups of people.
To identify some similarities between religious special books
and stories.
Geography
To ask and answer geographical questions and use directional
vocabulary in relation to a local visit.
To use geographical vocabulary to name key human & physical
features (eg sand, cliff, town, ocean—The Snail and the Whale)
To name the seven continents and the 5 oceans.
History
Place events (4 children’s authors) and artefacts (writing implements) in order on a timeline.
To create a timeline for their own life.
ICT
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To use a variety of programs on laptops, computers and
ipads to reinforce work on algorithms (creating and following algorithms).
To use the 2publish program in different formats.
To use Mash Cam to import pictures (purplemash) using
webcam
Physical development
Indoor PE– Dance: to be able to create simple dance
phrases as a class to a range of stimuli (Fireworks)
P.E Outdoor– Large ball skills: To be able to use skills,
actions and ideas individually and in combination to suit
the game they are playing.
Fine Motor skills to practise correct letter formation using correct posture and pencil grip