Year 1
Welcome to Year 1
My name is Miss Owen and I am your class teacher. Our classroom is a happy and positive place where we have lots of fun learning new things.
If you have any queries or concerns, please feel free to email the office at admin@saintmaryscongleton.co.uk and they will pass on the message.
Additionally, weekly updates and any information will be posted on the Class Dojo stories.
Meet the Teacher Welcome Meeting
Topic mats
Phonics
We use the 'Monster Phonics' programme for teaching Phonics and early reading. Parents are able to access this at home, and reinforce their learning between school and home.
In June, Year 1 children have a Phonics Screening check. To prepare them for this, we practise phonics daily and read lots of real/nonsense ('alien') words. Children are expected to read at home daily, in order to support their progress.
Below are some really useful resources to help support your child's learning!
Online resources:
Resources Dashboard | Monster Phonics
Oxford Owl for Home: help your child learn at home - Oxford Owl
English
Our class book for Summer 1 is 'Someone Swallowed Stanley'. The children will continue their learning of extending sentences with 'and', as well as using question marks and exclamation marks.
Our class book for Spring 2 is 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. We will be combining all the learning from the year to write a character description.
Maths
This term we will be learning:
Position and direction
Time
Place Value beyond 20
Multiplication and division
Money
Measures
Useful links:
RE
Our units this term are 'To the ends of the Earth' and 'Dialogue and encounter'. We will continue to learn about Jesus' life and start to explore other religions.