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
This half-term, Year 1/2 will continue to develop their confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning through a range of exciting and engaging activities across the curriculum.
English
In English, we will be exploring two exciting texts: Goldilocks and One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson.
Using Goldilocks and One Bear, the children will:
- Write their own short narratives.
- Recount their visit to Marwell Zoo.
- Write persuasive letters.
- Develop their sentence writing, punctuation and storytelling skills.
Throughout the term, children will continue to develop their reading, handwriting, spelling and grammar skills.
Mathematics
This term, we will be focusing on:
- Fractions
- Time
- Mass, Capacity and Temperature
- Geometry: Position and Direction
The children will continue to build their confidence in number and apply their mathematical understanding through practical activities, reasoning and problem-solving challenges.
Enrichment Opportunities
Children will enjoy a visit to Marwell Zoo, which will inspire learning across the curriculum and provide opportunities for observation, discussion and recount writing.
We look forward to a busy and exciting half-term filled with creativity, curiosity and learning!
🏃 Physical Education (PE)
PE lessons: Monday afternoons
Please ensure your child has their PE kit and trainers in school all week.
Golden Mile: Every Tuesday
This will continue as normal. Trainers should be kept in school please.
🌳 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
A gentle reminder that homework should be returned each week. Completing and handing in homework helps to reinforce the learning taking place in school and gives children an opportunity to practise important skills independently.
Thank you for your continued support in helping your child complete and return their homework on time. It is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference to their progress.
🗓 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 2! 🌼
Useful links:
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Numbots – Earn coins to customise your robot!