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This half term we are learning about 'Where We Live'. To support our learning we will be using the texts 'The Troll Swap' and 'Are You Sitting Comfortably?'

 (please do not read these books with children at home - we like to keep an element of surprise!)

Where We Live

'Where in the world are we?'

In Y1/2 Deers, that is what we plan to find out this half term as we use atlases and maps to discover the names of the seven continents and five oceans which make up the world we live. We will then explore where we live further, by focusing on the United Kingdom - learning about the four countries of the UK and their capital cities, as well as the key geographical features.

English: This half term, we will begin to learn about basic grammar through the Grammarsaurus scheme. We will learn to identify and use common nouns, proper nouns and verbs while beginning to understand how these word types work together. We will also practise building sentences, developing vocabulary and confidence in using grammar accurately in our speaking and writing.

Maths: In Maths, we will be focusing on number and place value within numbers up to 20. We will also then be developing our skills in addition and subtraction within 20. We will develop our fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills while becoming more confident with numbers.

Science: In Science, we will be asking the question 'How are living things suited to the habitat where they live?'. We will be identifying different plants and animals that live within different habitats and be sorting them into different groups before looking at why it is the perfect environment for them.

Please see our learning 'Mind Map' below to see more of what we will be learning this half-term.

General Year 1/2 Class Information

Year 1/2 Staff:

We are very lucky to have our amazing staff team in Y1/2 to support the children and help them grow:

Mrs Cain: Class teacher (until Mrs Stephenson's return)

Mrs Shaw: Teaching assistant (Monday - Wednesday)

Mrs Kaziewicz (Mrs K): Teaching assistant (mornings Tuesday - Friday)

Ms Brookes: Teaching assistant (Thursday & Friday)

School uniform: Please ensure that all items of clothing are labelled with your child's name. Children also need weather appropriate clothing for the time of year (coats, gloves, hats, suncream etc.) 

Snack: Your child can bring in their own healthy snack for our 10:25am break or we have a selection of fruit in school that they can choose from. Children can also order a snack from the school kitchen - Toast (Mon-Fri) or a Bacon Butty (Fri) This is paid for via School Money.

PE: Our class PE days for this year are Tuesdays and Fridays.

Your child should come to school wearing their PE kit on these days. Please ensure hoodies are clearly labelled! 

Woodland Learning: We are very fortunate to have a wonderful outdoor learning space at St. Oswald's. To ensure every class has the opportunity to use this space each week, each class has an allocated slot. This year, Deers class' time is on a Friday. Please ensure children bring their wellies and outdoor coats (puddlesuits if you would like) every Friday. Unfortunately we do not have space in our classroom to store children's wellies so they will need to come in a named bag each week. Please also ensure wellies and outdoor wear is labelled!

Homework:

Reading: Children are encouraged to read a minimum of 3 times a week at home. The children are encouraged to take home books from our class library as well as their phonics book, to read and share with you at home. Please ensure reading is logged in your child's reading record. 

Maths: Your child has access to Numbots and TT Rockstars and their log in details can be found in their reading records. 

Class Dojo Homework: This can be found in the homework tab at the top of the screen. While this is not compulsory, it's a great way to learn more about our topic and earn Dojo points to convert in our shop at the end of term. Children will also be able to share this in our 'Dojo Gallery'. Any completed tasks can be stuck into your child's homework book, which are sent out at the start of the year.