Year 1 2025 - 2026

Welcome to year 1, we are so excited to welcome the children back for the Autumn Term. The year 1 teachers are Mrs Warr (1W) and Miss West (1K) The Teaching Assistants are Miss Rocque (1W) and Miss Jones (1K)

What we are learning this half term:

In Maths, we are learning about numbers to 10. We will focus on writing and saying numbers to 10 forwards and backwards as well as being able to count or subitise accuractly. In English we will be writing a narrative story based on the book 'Little Red Riding Hood' by Lari Don. Our main grammar focus is using verbs and adjectvies. 

In Art we will be experimenting with charocal to create a cave drawing. Using techniques such as shading, mark making and rubbing and copying figures to create a final piece! In Science, we will be focusing on understanding the difference between natural and man-made materials. Looking at key examples and learning about their specfic properties. As well as carring out exciting experiments to see which materials are transparent and waterproof. 

Knowledge organisers for Science can be found attached to our class page where the children will find lots of new facts about their topics. These knowledge organisers are banks of information. These include facts, diagrams and key vocabulary that the children can refer to throughout each of these topics. Knowledge organisers will be updated every half term and will also be sent home so children can learn the key vocabulary for their new topic. 

P.E. 

Children will take part in weekly P.E lessons. P.E. in Year 1 will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday. Children must come to school in their PE kits (white top, black trousers/shorts/leggings and appropriate trainers). Please make sure children have the correct PE kit.  

Phonics

In year 1, we have daily phonics lessons. At Ashbury Meadow, we follow Little Wandle Letters and Sounds. Please see the Little Wandle parent page for access to videos and resources to support your child at home with phonics. https://www.littlewandlelettersandsounds.org.uk/resources/for-parents/

Further information can also be found on our phonics page of the website. 

Homework - Reading

Every Friday, your child will be set an online book and be given a physical book (sharing book) in their book bag.

Online book- This will be matched to their phonic ability and will be set on the Collins hub app each Friday.

Your child should read daily for 10 minutes. When your child reads to you please sign the reading record and make a comment on how they read. This should be done at least once a week.

Sharing book- This book is to be read by an adult to develop your child's love for reading. 

Homework - Maths and Spelling

In Year 1, maths homework is set on Mathletics. Mathletics links to the topics we are learning in class and will be set every Friday. The app will be checked by the teachers every Thursday.

Numbots is a fun and interactive games based maths app which can be used to strengthen your child's understanding. This is not homework but certificates will be given out for most time spent on the app!

Spellings are handed out on Friday and our spelling test is on following Friday. Please ensure you are practicing spelling throughout the week so children are confident and ready for the test. 

Children’s logins for Collins hub, Mathletics and Numbots will be stuck in thier reading records.

Best wishes,

Mrs Warr (1W) and Miss West (1K)

If you have any quesitons or need any help or support please come and speak to us at the end of the day or email at the following class email address:

1A: 1a@ashburymeadow.manchester.sch.uk