Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
The power point gives an overview of the curriculum for this year.
Curriculum in detail
Literacy |
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Reading |
Writing |
Grammar |
Speaking and listening |
Phase 4/5 phonics (match graphemes for all phonemes)
Accurately blend sounds
Read very common suffixes (e.g. y, s, es, ies, ed)
Read contractions (it’s) and understand purpose
Read phonics book aloud
Link reading to own experience
Join in with predictable phrases (Once upon a time… fee fi fo fum)
Discuss significance of title and events
Make simple predictions |
Name letters of the alphabet
Spell very common exception words (we call these “tricky words”)
Spell days of the week
Use very common prefixes and suffixes (un, ed, ing)
Form lower case, capitals and digits correctly
Compose sentences orally before writing
Read own writing to peers and teachers
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Leave spaces between words
Begin to use basic punctuation: . ? !
Use capital letters for proper nouns (Goldilocks, Fareham)
Use common pl and verb suffixes
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Listen and respond appropriately
Ask relevant questions
Maintain attention and participate |
Numeracy |
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Number/ calculation |
Geometry/ Measure |
Fractions |
Read and write numbers to 20
Know number bonds to 20
Identify 1 more and 1 less
Count in 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s
Count to/ across 100
Use language of more than and most Use +, -, = signs
Add and subtract one digit and two digit numbers to 20 including 0
Solve one-step problems, including simple arrays |
Use common vocabulary for comparison e.g. heavier, taller, longest, full
Begin to measure length, capacity, weight
Recognise coins and notes
Use time and ordering vocabulary
Tell time to hour/ half hour
Use language of days, weeks, months and years
Recognise and name common 2D and 3D shapes
Order and arrange objects
Describe position and movement, including half and quarter turns |
Recognise and use ½ and ¼ |
Science |
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Biology |
Chemistry |
Physics |
Identify basic plants
Identify basic plant parts (roots, flowers, leaves etc)
Identify and compare common animals
Identify and name basic body parts |
Distinguish between objects and material
Identify and name common materials
Describe simple properties of some materials
Compare and classify materials |
Observe weather associated with changes of season |
RE- God Matters Syllabus |
Creation Prayer, Saints and Feasts Advent Christmas Revelation The Sacraments Lent Holy Week Easter Pentecost |
Geography |
Name and locate four countries in United Kingdom and their capital cities using atlases and globes
Identify seasonal/ daily weather patterns in the UK and the location of hot and cold areas of the world
Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to local and familiar features
Use four compass directions and simple vocabulary |
History (Key Stage 1) |
Changes in living memory
Lives of significant historical figures, including comparison or those from different periods
Significant local people
Significant events, such as Bonfire Night |
Computing (Key Stage 1) |
Understand use of algorithms
Write and test simple programs
Use logical reasoning to make predictions
Organise, store, retrieve and manipulate data
Communicate online safely and respectfully
Recognise uses of IT outside of school |
Design & Technology (Key Stage 1) |
Design purposeful and appealing products
Generate, model and communicate ideas
Use range of tools and materials to complete practical tasks
Evaluate existing products and own ideas
Build and improve structure and mechanisms
Understand where food comes from |
Art (Key Stage 1) |
Use a range of materials
Use drawing, painting and sculpture
Develop techniques of colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
Learn about a range of craftsmen, artists and designers |
PE (KS1) |
Master basic movement (running, jumping, throwing, catching, balance agility and coordination)
Participate in team games
Perform dances using simple movement |
Music (KS1) |
Sing songs
Play tuned and untuned instruments
Listen to and understand live and recorded music
Make and combine sounds musically |
A complete record of the Year 1 curriculum is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-primary-curriculum, although please be aware that some of the subjects have end of key stage objectives rather than a yearly breakdown in the national curriculum.
If you have any queries about the curriculum or your child's learning please do approach a member of the Year 1 team during Welcome Time.