Years 1 & 2 - Sycamore Class
Welcome to Sycamore Class, Year 1/2!
Sycamore Class is a mixed Year 1 and Year 2 class. Our teacher is Mrs Wheeler. Our teaching assistant is the wonderful Miss Beth.
☀️ Summer Term – Class Update
📚 Learning
Mathematics
This term, we will be focusing on:
- Statistics
- Money
- Fractions
- Time
The children will continue to build their confidence in number and apply their understanding through practical and problem-solving activities.
English
In English, we will be exploring the book Toys in Space by Mini Grey.
This text will support the children in:
- Writing to describe a setting
- Writing their own fantasy story
The children will develop their creativity, use of descriptive language, and storytelling skills.
🏃 Physical Education (PE)
PE lessons: Monday afternoons
Please ensure your child has their PE kit in school.
Golden Mile: Every Tuesday
This will continue as normal. Trainers should be kept in school.
🌳 Forest School
Forest School will now take place on Wednesdays for Year 1 children only.
Please ensure children come to school dressed appropriately for outdoor learning, including suitable clothing for all weather conditions.
🏠 Homework
Reading
Please continue to read at home with your child as often as possible.
To encourage regular reading, children who read 5 times a week will have their name entered into a draw each month for a small reward. This can include school books or anything they enjoy reading at home.
Spelling
Spelling homework will:
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Be sent home on Tuesdays
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Be returned the following Monday
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Begin from Week 2
🗓 Weekly Timetable
A copy of the weekly timetable is available below for your reference.
📖 Curriculum Planning
A detailed curriculum overview for Summer is available below, outlining key learning objectives and outcomes across all subjects.
💻 Online Learning Resources
Year 1
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Continue using Numbots.
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Move on to the 2 times table on Times Table Rock Stars.
Year 2
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Continue using Numbots and Times Table Rock Stars to build fluency.
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Practise multiplication and division facts for the 2s, 5s and 10s times tables.
Additional online maths resources are also available on the school website if you would like to support your child further at home.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We are looking forward to a fantastic Summer Term 1! 🌼
Useful links:
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Numbots – Earn coins to customise your robot!