Year 1 Term 2 2026-2027
Curriculum Newsletter
Science
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Seasons and Weather Throughout Year 1 the children will be exploring the seasons and weather. We will observe and record the weather on different days and create timelines to help us understand how weather changes throughout the year. We will describe and compare the weather in spring, summer, autumn and winter, developing our skills as young scientists through observation and discussion.
Everyday Materials Year 1 will also become materials detectives as we explore the different materials used in everyday objects. We will identify, sort and classify materials and investigate their different properties. Through practical activities, we will discover how materials can be used for different purposes and learn to explain what makes them suitable for particular objects.
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History
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In History, Year 1 children will explore toys from the past and present, discovering how toys have changed over time and how they are different from the toys they play with today. Pupils will also learn about Remembrance Day and the significance of World War One, exploring why people wear poppies and how we remember those who served. Through stories, discussions and historical enquiry, children will develop an understanding of the importance of remembering the past and learning from it.
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Art and Design
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Children will develop their artistic skills and knowledge through the work of Joseph Cornell, exploring his imaginative shadow boxes and memory boxes. They will progressively develop their skills in selecting and arranging materials, experimenting with shape, form, colour, texture, layering and composition to create meaningful three-dimensional artworks that tell stories, capture memories and express ideas.
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Religious Education
Prophecy and Promise
In this topic, children will explore the story of the birth of Jesus and discover how God's promise was fulfilled through Jesus' arrival. They will learn why Mary has a special place in the Christian faith and reflect on her role in God's plan. Through stories, discussion and prayer, pupils will develop their understanding of Advent, Christmas and the importance of hope, trust and faith.
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Writing
Our new book for the term is Mrs Armitage on Wheels by Quentin Blake.
The children will discuss and write about the main events of the story and characters. They will be able to retell the story to a partner, create a diary of the events that happen to Mrs Armitage and then construct instructions in the form of a manual. Finally, we will write a persuasive leaflet about cycling to school.
Maths
In Maths, Year 1 children will develop their understanding of addition and subtraction within 10, using practical equipment, pictures and number sentences to solve problems. They will build confidence in counting, part-whole models, number bonds and finding different ways to make numbers. In Geometry, pupils will explore and describe 2D and 3D shapes, recognise their properties and use mathematical language to talk about position, direction and patterns.
ICT
PE
PE will be on Tuesday this term.
