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    The Russell School

 
Year 1

Year One is where the National Curriculum begins. It is the start of Key Stage One.

In Year One we continue the great progress that your child will have made in the Early Years. We hope to further develop your child’s independence, confidence and communication skills alongside the Year One curriculum. The children work in small groups with Class Teachers and Teaching and Learning Assistants and many activities are project based. The children love to explore new themes each half term. We cover all aspects of the curriculum through these Imaginative Learning Projects.

The Year One timetable is jam-packed with new experiences and activities to build on the children's knowledge. We provide many opportunities for practical learning through exploration and investigation, both inside and outside of the classroom. The children have access to a range of toys, games and equipment to compliment their learning and aid their skills in sharing and communication.

In Year One, we develop the children's understanding of phonics through daily practice to encourage independent reading and writing. The children also begin to learn how to join their letters in a cursive style.

We find that our children love being in Year One, especially when they discover an alien space craft has crash landed in our school or they are preparing for a visit from The Queen!

Our Imaginative Learning Projects:
 

SCHOOL DAYS

What do you know about The Russell School? Do you know all about the place where our school is? Find out all about our school and our local area, both today and in the past.

MOON ZOOM!

CRASH! What’s that in the playground? Let’s go outside and take a look. Stand back everyone – it looks like a UFO has crash landed! Find out who might have landed by exploring and investigating the craft– would you like to be an astronaut?

PAWS, CLAWS AND WHISKERS

Soft fur, sharp claws and twitching whiskers… what’s your favourite animal? One that meows? One that barks? Or maybe one that scurries or slithers? Find out how the elephant got his trunk and how the rhinoceros got his leathery skin.

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY

Put on your best outfit because you’re invited to tea with the King. What do you know about England’s capital city? Let’s find out about London, its history, transport and famous landmarks. Step back in time and discover The Great Fire of London…

THE ENCHANTED WOODLAND

If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise! Foxes and badgers, voles and mice, and beneath the leaves are tiny footprints… Let’s build a den or make a teeny tiny home for a woodland fairy!

SPLENDID SKIES

Imagine floating high above land and sea on a bed of clouds, silently sweeping by on a billowing breeze. Back down to earth, let’s take a walk outdoors. But what should we wear? How do we know what the weather will be like today?

 

Year 1 Mathematical Calculation Policy

Summer 2nd Half Term

Pathways to Spelling

Key Instant Recall Facts

Splendid Skies

Splendid Skies Knowledge Organiser