Centipede Class (Year 1) 2026 - 2027

Welcome to the class page for Centipede Class.

Class teacher: Miss Edge

Teaching assistant: Miss Donldson

Here you will find all of the exciting and wonderful things that your child will be learning during their time in Year 1. If you have any questions, please use Class Dojo or speak to a member of our team at drop off/ pick up.

Thank you

Autumn Term

This half-term our class will be learning and rehearsing our writing skills using the text 'Old Bear' by Jane Hissey

Our writing focuses are:

Punctuate sentences using a capital letter and a full stop

Adding 'es' or 's' to plural nouns

The children will be working on using story language, character and setting description and will be sequence simple sentences to form short narratives.  

Spellings

Children have spellings linked to their reading levels that are reviewed every week. For children who have completed these challenges in reading and spelling they progress onto the Year 1 and 2 common exception words. 

Make learning these words fun and creative.

Place Value within 10 small steps

• sort objects, count objects, count objects from a larger group, represent objects, recognise numbers as words, count on from any number, one, more, count back from 10, one less, compare groups by matching, fewer, more and the same, less than, greater than and equal to, compare and order objects and numbers, the number line

Addition and Subtraction within 10

* introduce parts and wholes, part/part whole model, write number sentences, fact families, number bonds to 10, add together, add more, addition problems, subtraction - find a part, fact families, take away/ crossing out, how many left?, subtraction on a number line

Year 1 children will begin to use this fun, interactive maths game on their tablets. It is a great game to support children in fluency with numbers. They will be given a user name and password which can be used to access the game online at home. 

Everyday 8.50 - 9.30 am we will have our phonics lesson. Each child will bring home a shiny book and paper book which are matched to the sounds they are learning in their phonics group. Your child will have read the paper copy already in school and will be able to share this with you independently. The shiny book will be new to them and they may require some adult support with this as they decode the words. 

Reading Expectations

Read with your child every day even if it is just 2 minutes- this can make all the difference. 
Please record all home reading in your child’s reading diary so we can ensure that your child is receiving their vending machine book or reading buddy. Frequent reader prizes will be awarded on a Thursday. 

When reading, ask your child about what they think might happen next in the story, how they think the character is feeling, who the author is and what do they do. 

It does not have to be their paper or shiny book they read, it can be any. Remember, you too can read to them - change your voice for expression, bring the characters to life. 
Shiny book bag books MUST be returned to school every day ready to be changed every Monday. 
Paper books ( they are the same as what they are reading within their phonics lesson to promote confidence) should be coming into school every day so that they are ready to be changed every Friday. 
Reading diaries MUST come in every day regardless of whether or not they have been written in - we cannot replace them if they are continuously being lost or not taken care of.  

The children who have progressed off the RWI phonics scheme will be joining the Shared Reading Class. During these sessions they will be reading a shared narrative and learning more complex reading skills using our Ready, Steady, Read programme.

This half-term we will be learning all about materials and seasonal changes: 

Working Scientifically

When working scientifically children will be able to:

Suggest different ways to test their scientific predictions, make predictions and recognise whether they were accurate, use their observations to answer questions, recognise if a test is fair. 

We will be having lots of fun learning through practical experiments and learning all about the famous author and scientist.

This half-term will be studying History

Our topic is: How have toys changed?

The objectives for our topic are:

To know what human and physical features are, to understand and identify the differences and similarities between countries on different continents, to know the continent on which they live.

Fieldwork: The children will take part in lots of outdoor learning, fieldwork and practical activities. This will enhance their learning and also support in embedding their understanding using a 'hands-on' focus. 

Your child will have a music lesson each week, where they will learn to play instruments and explore their musical abilities.

This half term our Year 1 topic is;

Pulse and Rhythm – Year 1 Objectives

• 🎵 I can find and keep a steady pulse when listening to music.
• 👏 I can clap or tap along to the pulse of a song.
• 🥁 I can copy simple rhythms using clapping, tapping or instruments.
• 🎶 I can recognise the difference between pulse and rhythm.
• 👂 I can listen carefully and repeat a short rhythm.
• 🪇 I can create my own simple rhythm using sounds, words or instruments.
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In PE this term, our topic is: Running and Health and Well-being.

       Our lesson objectives are:

🏃 I can run safely in different directions and spaces.

⚡ I can change my speed when running.

🚦 I can start and stop safely and with control.

🏃‍♀️ I can use my arms and legs to help me run effectively.

❤️ I know that exercise is good for my body and health.

💓 I can describe how my body feels after exercise, such as my heart beating faster or feeling warmer.

💧 I know ways to keep my body healthy, including being active, drinking water and resting.

🤝 I can take turns and follow simple rules when taking part in running activities.

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Your child will have 2 PE lessons each week. Please ensure they come into school in their PE kit on these days. Centipede Class will have PE on a Monday and Friday afternoon 

PSHE

Each week children will take part in a lesson looking at their personal, social, health and emotional lives. 

Forest School

This half-term Centipede Class have forest school sessions every other Tuesday (starting 07.09.26)

General Reminders:

Please ensure that your child's belongings are clearly labelled – uniform, water bottles etc.

Water bottles should contain water only.

Most communication will be done via Class Dojo. This is a great way to upload and home learning and WOW moments. You can also use this to contact your child’s class teacher if you have any questions or concerns.