Welcome to the class page for Grasshopper Class.
Teacher: Mr Davies
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Duncalf
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 2
Autumn Half-term Two 🍂
English – Ready Steady Write ✏️
Our Vehicle Text: Rapunzel by Bethan Woollvin
This half-term, our class will be exploring the wonderful story of Rapunzel by Bethan Woollvin through our Ready Steady Write scheme.
This exciting twist on a traditional fairy tale follows Rapunzel, a clever and brave girl who is locked away in a tall tower by a wicked witch. As the story unfolds, the children will discover how Rapunzel uses her intelligence and determination to change her own story!
Throughout this unit, the children will develop their writing skills by exploring characters, describing events and using their imagination to create sentences.
Our writing focuses are:
Using capital letters at the beginning of sentences.
Using full stops to end sentences.
Using finger spaces between words.
Adding -s and -es to make plural nouns.
Adding -er to verbs.
Combining words to make simple sentences.
Using and to join words and clauses.
The children will also be developing their vocabulary, sequencing events from the story and writing simple sentences to describe characters and events.
We will encourage the children to say their sentences aloud before writing them and to reread their work to check that it makes sense.
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.
This half term we will be working on:
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
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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 thesounds 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 seasonal changes:
Science – Seasonal Changes 🍂❄️
Our Topic: Seasonal Changes – Autumn and Winter
This half-term, the children will be exploring the exciting changes that happen in the world around us as we move from autumn into winter.
The children will become little scientists as they observe the weather, explore the natural environment and discover how the changing seasons affect plants, animals and our everyday lives.
Our learning focuses are:
Naming and identifying the four seasons.
Observing changes as autumn turns into winter.
Identifying different types of weather, including rain, wind, frost and snow.
Exploring how trees and plants change throughout the seasons.
Understanding how the length of daylight changes throughout the year.
Observing and recording daily weather patterns.
Comparing suitable clothing for different seasons.
Using scientific vocabulary to describe seasonal changes.
The children will take part in practical activities, outdoor observations and simple investigations to help them understand how our environment changes throughout the year.
We will encourage the children to ask questions, make observations and talk about what they notice, helping them develop their curiosity and scientific thinking.
Working Scientifically
When working scientifically children will be able to:
Suggest 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 scientist.
Humanities – History 🕰️
Our Topic: How Am I Making History?
This half-term, the children will be exploring the exciting topic How Am I Making History? through our Kapow History scheme.
The children will begin to understand the difference between the past, present and future by thinking about their own lives and personal experiences.
They will explore how they have changed since they were babies, discuss special memories and celebrations, and discover how childhood today is similar to and different from childhood in the past.
Our learning focuses are:
Understanding the meaning of past, present and future.
Sequencing photographs and events on a simple timeline.
Using the words before and after to describe events.
Sharing special memories and explaining why they are important.
Exploring how we celebrate birthdays and other special occasions.
Comparing childhood today with childhood in the past.
Asking questions to find out about people's experiences.
Exploring how objects and photographs can help us learn about history.
Creating a time capsule to show what life is like today.
The children will develop their historical vocabulary and begin to understand that they are making history every day!
PE ⚽💃
Our Topics: Dance – Heroes and Ball Skills
This half-term, the children will be developing their movement, coordination and teamwork skills through our Complete PE scheme.
Dance – Heroes 🦸
The children will explore different ways of moving their bodies through our exciting Heroes dance unit. They will use their imagination to create movements inspired by superheroes and develop confidence when performing.
Our learning focuses are:
Exploring different ways of moving.
Creating superhero-inspired actions and movements.
Moving in time to music.
Using different levels, speeds and directions.
Linking movements together to create simple dance sequences.
Working with a partner to create and perform movements.
Developing confidence when performing to others.
Ball Skills ⚽
The children will develop their fundamental movement skills through a range of fun and engaging ball activities.
Our learning focuses are:
Developing hand-eye coordination.
Practising rolling, throwing and catching.
Controlling a ball using different parts of the body.
Developing accuracy when aiming at a target.
Moving safely and confidently in different spaces.
Working cooperatively with partners and small groups.
Building confidence and improving coordination.
Throughout both units, the children will be encouraged to work together, show resilience, follow instructions and celebrate their achievements, whilst developing a positive attitude towards physical activity.
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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. Grasshopper Class will have PE on a Monday and Thursday afternoon
PSHE
PSHE – Health and Wellbeing 💚
Our Topic: Health and Wellbeing
This half-term, the children will be exploring how to keep their bodies and minds happy and healthy through our Kapow PSHE scheme.
The children will learn about the importance of looking after themselves, recognising their emotions and developing a positive attitude towards their own wellbeing.
Our learning focuses are:
Recognising and naming different feelings and emotions.
Understanding how to manage feelings in a positive way.
Exploring ways to relax and feel calm.
Understanding the importance of physical activity and exercise.
Learning how healthy food choices help our bodies.
Recognising the importance of sleep and rest.
Developing a positive attitude towards trying new things.
Understanding that making mistakes is part of learning.
Identifying people who can help us when we feel worried or upset.
Throughout this unit, the children will take part in discussions, stories and practical activities to help them develop confidence, resilience and independence
Forest school
This half-term Grasshopper class will have Forest School lessons every other Friday starting 11/09/26.
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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 any homework learning and WOW moments. You
can also use this to contact your child's class teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
