Stokenham Area Primary School

Outline Planning for the Summer Term Year 1 2025

 

Welcome to the Summer Term within Year 1!

Maths

This term in Maths we will be looking at numbers from 0-20, recognising coins and describing the position and direction of an object.

We will also be exploring numbers to 100, measuring items using cubes and a ruler as well as telling the time using o' clock and half past.

English

In English we will continue to improve the children’s punctuation, sentence structure and handwriting skills.

This term we will be looking at four different texts. These include: 'Creature Features', 'Don't Spill The Milk', 'Augustus and His Smile' and 'The High Street'.

These texts will allow us to explore a range of fiction and non-fiction texts, new and interesting vocabulary as well as different authors and illustrators. 

We will continue to complete a spelling test every Friday. There will also be frequent reading practice sessions so please ensure that your child is reading every night to help develop their confidence, fluency and understanding of the book.

Science

The children will be looking at plants and seasonal changes.

Seasonal Changes

We will identify and sequence the four seasons, match the weather associated with each season, look at weather around the world and understand how day lengths change.

Plants

We will identify and name common wild and garden plants including evergreen and deciduous trees and draw and name the basic structure of a plant. 

 

Foundation Subjects:

Geography

The children will be looking at ‘Animals and their Habitats’. Throughout this unit of work the children will be:

• naming and locate the world’s seven continents and five oceans
• using world maps, atlases and globes to identify countries, continents and oceans
• describing different animal habitats around the world
• understanding why some animals migrate
• using geographical vocabulary

History

The children will be looking at ‘Great Inventions' particularly transport. We will be focusing on:

• what transport is and how transport has changed overtime
• different types of transport
• the first aeroplane
• why the Wright Brothers were famous
• what the Rainhill Trials were and why they are still remembered today

Art

The children will be making a 3D bird. They will be creating observational drawings of birds, drawing feathers using different lines and making 3D forms using paper. They will also be using wire and other materials to create a 3D sculpture of a bird. 

Design Technology.

We will be looking at textiles. The children will be making and joining templates. They will understand how simple 3-D textile products are made, using a template to create two identical shapes. They will understand how to join fabrics using different techniques e.g. running stitch, glue, over stitch, stapling. They will explore different finishing techniques e.g. using painting, fabric crayons, stitching, sequins, buttons and ribbons.

Computing

During the first half term we will be looking at digital writing. The children will develop their understanding of the various aspects of using a computer to create and manipulate text. They will become more familiar with using a keyboard and mouse to enter and remove text. The children will also consider how to change the look of their text, and will be able to justify their reasoning in making these changes. Finally, learners will consider the differences between using a computer to create text, and writing text on paper. They will be able to explain which method they prefer and explain their reasoning for choosing this.

In the second half of term, we will be looking at programming animations. The children will be introduced to on-screen programming through ScratchJr. Learners will explore the way a project looks by investigating sprites and backgrounds. They will use programming blocks to use, modify, and create programs. The children will also be introduced to the early stages of program design through the introduction of algorithms. 

RE

This term in RE we will begin by finding out about Christianity and Islam. We will listen to stories and discuss different sacred places. We will look at similarities and differences between different places of worship. We will also be thinking, talking and asking questions about different beliefs.

Music

In Music we will be learning and singing songs that help us use our imagination.   These include: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from Mary Poppins, Pure Imagination from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory soundtrack, Rainbow Connection from The Muppet Movie and A Whole New World from Aladdin.

PE

Swimming sessions will also be taking part during the summer term as and when the weather and pool temperature are suitable.

PSHE

In PSHE the children will be looking at Health and Wellbeing. In the first half term we will be discussing what it means to be healthy and why it is important. We will also look at healthy and unhealthy foods, basic hygiene routines.

 In the second half term we will be recognising what makes us special, who to speak to when we are finding things tricky, different kinds of feelings and why rules keep us safe.

Homework

In Year 1 we ask you to continue to support your child’s learning by listening to your child read their Little Wandle book. We also recommend that you enjoy reading and discussing a longer, high-quality text to your child.

Warm regards,

Mrs Searle

 

This Year’s Curriculum

Stokenham Area Primary School Curriculum Map

If you would like further information in relation to the curriculum please feel free to contact the school office.