Key Stage 1

Welcome to Key Stage One.

Our driver project this Spring term is “Bright Lights, Big City”.

English

During this term, we will be exploring a variety of genres in both reading and writing, as well as sharing books by a range of authors, with a focus on Beatrix Potter. We will also begin to follow Talk 4 Writing, to develop our writing skills. 

Maths

This half term the children will explore mathematical concepts focussing on addition and subtraction, shape and Place Value.

The children will deepen their mathematical knowledge and understanding through the use of concrete apparatus, as well as using pictorial and abstract methods and become more confident in forming numerals correctly.

Science/Forest School

Seasonal Changes

This project teaches children about the seasons, seasonal changes and typical seasonal weather and events. They learn about measuring the weather and the role of a meteorologist. Children begin to learn about the science of day and night and recognise that the seasons have varying day lengths in the UK.

Music

Everyone (EYFS)

In this project, the children will listen and respond to different styles of music. They will explore and create using their voices and building to use classroom instruments to sing and play nursery rhymes and action songs, building to performing in front of an audience.

Exploring Sounds (KS1)

The children will explore music and how it is made up of high and low sounds, log and short sounds and loud and quiet sounds. They will explore these sounds and create their own very simple melodies. They will develop their glockenspiel playing skills, building up the number of notes they use, following a rhythm and playing as part of a group.

Art and Design

Rain and Sunrays

In this project, children are introduced to the method of collagraph printing, they are introduced to the term ‘motif’ and practice making simple weather motifs using transient materials. They learn about the visual elements of line and shape and their importance in print making. Children use the collagraph method to design and make a simple print block on the theme of weather symbols then make single and repeated patterns.

Design and Technology

Taxi!

In this project, children revisit parts of a vehicle, including wheels, chassis and axles, building on construction activities in the Early Years. They explore different methods of making axles and fixing wheels to chassis, comparing products and using what they learn, to design and create a moving model of a taxi, according to given design criteria.

History

Bright Lights, Big City

In this project children build on their historical learning. They revisit the term monarch through their learning of London landmarks. The children learn more about the significant event, The Great Fire of London, it’s chronology, causes and consequences. They also discuss the term monument and learn how monuments and memorials commemorate significant events.

Geography

Bright Lights, Big City

This project teaches children about the physical and human characteristics of the United Kingdom, including a detailed exploration of the characteristics and features of the capital city, London. They use a map to explore where the four countries of the United Kingdom are located and the seas surrounding them. They begin making comparisons between London and Kuala Lumpur.

PE

This half term, the children will be covering Dance and Gymnastics. They will develop a number of skills, including:

• Creating linked movement and phrases
• Moving with control
• Balancing using different parts of the body
• Using different pieces of equipment and apparatus

Spanish

The children will attend their weekly Spanish lessons with Fen from Kidslingo learning lot of new words and songs in Spanish.

RE

This half term, the children will be exploring our unit questions 'Who is a Muslim and what do they believe? 
These lessons will consist of writing activities, reading, and using secondary resources such as the internet and books, to explore key concepts of the religion and how these compare with other beliefs and faiths. 

PSHE/British Values

Dreams and Goals

In this project, the children talk about setting simple goals, how to achieve them as well as overcoming difficulties when they try. The children learn to recognise the feelings associated with facing obstacles to achieving their goals as well as when they achieve them.

The British Values are incorporated throughout the children's daily routine and this is highlighted on a day to day basis, from being a nice friend, following instructions and using our manners to having responsibilities, understanding boundaries and looking after ourselves and doing what makes us happy. Although the children are regularly reflecting each value, we always have one or two that are a main focus. The focus values this half term are is “Law and Tolerance”. 
Each of the British Values are incorporated through the children’s PSHE lessons and they lay the foundations for discussion during our weekly class assemblies. Our student council meet and suggest ways of how we can filter the understanding of these values throughout school, they talk to the other children and bring their feedback back to the meetings, promoting a voice for all the children at Combs.