Year 1 Curriculum
Termly curriculum overviews are available on class pages.
Subject |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer2 |
Maths |
Place Value (within 10) Addition and subtraction |
Addition and subtraction 2d and 3d shape Place value (within 20) |
Addition and subtraction Place value (within 50) |
Place Value (within 50) Multiplication (counting in multiples) Measurement – length and height Measurement – Weight and Volume |
Multiplication and division Fractions Position and direction |
Place value (within 100) Money Time |
English |
Letters and Sounds Non-Fiction Poetry Based on topic: ANIMAL PLANET Harry and his Bucketful of Dinosaurs Descriptions, narrative The Tiger who Came to Tea - Judith Kerr Character descriptions, narrative I completely know about guinea pigs (Charlie and Lola) Instructions, information texts |
Letters and Sounds Fiction Christmas Based on topic: WHEN I’M 64! Dogger – Shirley Hughes Character descriptions, narrative (new ending for a familiar story), speech bubbles, recount Threadbear – Mick Inkpen Character descriptions, narrative (new ending for a familiar story) |
Letters and Sounds Non-Fiction Poetry Based on topic: ON THE MOVE. The Jolly Postman – Allen Ahlberg Letter/postcard writing, sequencing story Poetry – 10 things found in a wizard’s pocket, writing senses poems |
Letters and Sounds Fantasy Stories. Dictionary work Based on topic: ALIEN INVASION Aliens love underpants – Claire Freedman Narrative, descriptive texts Pirates love underpants – Claire Freedman Story innovation based around a familiar story, comic strips, letter writing |
Letters and Sounds Traditional Stories Play Scripts Based on topic: IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY. Traditional tales – Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Three Little Pigs Act out and write own play scripts, character descriptions, narrative (including new endings) |
Letters and Sounds Non-Fiction Information Texts Poetry Based on topic: JUNGLE FEVER. Non-fiction – animals Flip Flap Jungle – Axel Scheffler Information texts The Winter King and the Summer Queen – Mary Lister Description (focusing on powerful adjectives), narrative, |
Topic |
Animal Planet: Science focus - seasonal changes, |
When I’m 64: History focus, Music, |
On The Move: Geography focus, History – how transport has changed |
Alien Invasion: Science focus - Materials, D&T – making cakes. |
If You Go Down To The Woods Today: Science focus, Art – photography. |
Jungle Fever: Science focus - Seasons and animals. Geography. |
RE |
In what ways is a church important to Christians? Visit to St James Church and Waingroves Chapel. |
How and why do we celebrate special times? |
Who is a Christian and what do they believe? |
What can we learn from creation stories? |
Who is an inspiring person and why? |
What do the stories of Jesus tell Christians about how to live? |
PSCHE |
Being Healthy |
Difference and Diversity |
Bullying Matters |
Being Responsible |
Exploring Emotions |
Relationships |
Music |
Singing practise as Key Stage |
Christmas Concerts and singing practise as Key Stage |
Exploring Pitch *Taking off |
Exploring Timbre, Tempo and Dynamics |
Composition – linked to Topic. |
Exploring duration |
Computing |
Multimedia and Word Processing |
Digital Media |
Programming (Bee-Bots) |
Communication and Collaboration |
Data |
Online Safety |
PE |
Gymnastics Athletics |
Dance Invasion games |
Gymnastics Invasion Games |
Dance Striking and Fielding |
Net/Wall Striking and Fielding |
Athletics Net/Wall |