Year 1 2026/27
Outline of 2026 2027:
Our Topics
Each term we will have a different topic. This half term, our topic is ‘Seasons – Autumn’. We will be learning all about the changes that happen during the different seasons and exploring the world around us.
After the October half term, our topic will change to ‘Toys’, where the children will have the opportunity to explore toys from the past and present and develop their own creative ideas.
Literacy
In Literacy, one of our main focuses this term is developing the children's confidence in writing simple sentences independently. We will be working on remembering to:
· Start a sentence with a capital letter.
· Leave finger spaces between words.
· Finish a sentence with a full stop.
We have begun the year by reading Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. The children will explore the story, sequence events and create their own versions of the story.
We will then move on to The Leaf Thief, which will link beautifully with our Autumn topic. The children will learn about the changing seasons and will eventually create and write their own Autumn books.
After half term, our Toys topic will provide lots of opportunities for writing. The children will describe their favourite toys and develop their vocabulary through speaking and writing activities.
Maths
In Maths, we will be following the White Rose Maths programme. Our first units will focus on place value and understanding numbers, helping the children to develop a strong understanding of numbers and what they represent.
We will use practical resources, games and activities to help children develop their mathematical vocabulary and confidence when working with numbers.
Science
In Science, we will be learning all about our bodies and our senses. The children will explore the different parts of the body and investigate how our five senses help us to understand and explore the world around us.
Geography
Our Geography learning will link closely with our Autumn topic. We will be learning about the four seasons and different types of weather, observing how the weather changes and discussing how the seasons affect the world around us.
RE Curriculum:
We will be focusing on these learning goals for RE this year:
Be introduced to the story of Creation in Genesis 1, as a prayerful and poetic reflection on God’s world and be able to retell this story in any form.
Recognise in an age-appropriate way that the Church teaches that all that is comes from God, our Father, who made heaven and Earth. (RVE)
Be introduced to the story of Creation in Genesis 1, as a prayerful and poetic reflection on God’s world and be able to retell this story in any form.
Recognise in an age-appropriate way that the Church teaches that all that is comes from God, our Father, who made heaven and Earth.
Recognise that though people cannot see God, they can sense his presence through the awe and wonder experienced in the beauty and order of Creation.
Recognise that though people cannot see God, they can sense his presence through the awe and wonder experienced in the beauty and order of Creation.
Recognise that though people cannot see God, they can sense his presence through the awe and wonder experienced in the beauty and order of Creation.
Reflecting on different ways to pray.
Recognise that prayer is a way of drawing closer to God.
Reflecting on what the words of the Our Father and the opening words of the Creed say to them.
Recognise that prayer is a way of drawing closer to God.
Reflecting on what the words of the Our Father and the opening words of the Creed say to them.
Know that Pope Francis wrote a letter, called Laudato Si’, about the gift of Creation and the importance of taking care of the world as it is everyone’s home.
Recognise that the Church teaches that God gave human beings the responsibility for taking care of the world and its people and in doing this, we show love for God and each other.
Talking about how they can care for God’s world. (RVE)
Talking about why caring for God’s world matters for them and their local community. (RVE)
Recognise that the Church teaches that God gave human beings the responsibility for taking care of the world and its people and in doing this, we show love for God and each other.
Talking about why caring for God’s world matters for them and their local community. (RVE)
Listening to stories from different communities and their experiences about how they care for the world. (RVE)
Phonics:
This year, will focus a lot on phonics. In year 1, we recap phase 2-4 and learn phase 5.
Here are some games to links to best support your child with their learning:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/letters-and-sounds
Thank you,
Mrs Manock.