Godfrey Class
Year 1
Welcome to Year 1 Class Page!
Our ethos within Year 1 is to promote a love of independent learning. The indoor and outdoor environments are carefully planned and richly resourced to allow for curriculum coverage to be achieved through a provision based approach and purposeful experiences. We aim to build upon the characteristics of effective learning which underpin the EYFS and provide our children with opportunities to be critical thinkers and problem solvers. Supporting adults have a deep understanding of how to ensure children's experiences are developmentally appropriate and ensure learning is advanced by the use of careful interactions and open ended questioning.
Please see the curriculum overview attached for more details of what we will learning throughout this term.
Our homework grid for this term is also attached. We encourage you to work through the activities at your own pace.
Please do share these activities with us on your Class Dojo portfolio. In addition, please read daily.
In our class you will find:
Class Teacher:
Mrs A Sidhu & Mrs S Leuty
Teaching Assistants:
Mrs J Albutt, Mrs Palin and Mrs Harrison
Our PE/Forest School days will be:
Wednesday and Friday
2024-2025 SPRING
Welcome to Godfrey Class!
This term at Godfrey, we are embarking on an incredible learning journey! In maths, we’ll explore everything from place value to fractions, alongside discovering geometry and measurement. Our English adventures will take us into lively debates, thrilling tales, and persuasive letters, all inspired by characters like Jack and the Wolf. In history, we’ll uncover the fascinating stories of Kings, Queens, and leaders, from the Magna Carta to the Commonwealth. Geography lessons will open the doors to the unique landscapes and histories of the UK’s four nations, while science will delve into weather patterns, seasons, and ways to protect our planet. Through art, we’ll draw inspiration from iconic architecture and famous artists, and in D&T, bring imagination to life with animal sock puppets. Whether it’s gymnastics, programming, or music inspired by animals, this term promises a rich and exciting blend of creativity, discovery, and fun!
For more information, please see our curriculum overview.
We can't wait for a fun term ahead!
Mrs Sidhu & Mrs Leuty
(Class Teachers)
Recommended Websites and Apps
A selection of websites and apps used in the classroom to support and consolidate understanding of key concepts.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/ordering
A website with a great selection of maths and literacy based activities for all ages. Place Value Basketball and Funky Mummy are firm favourites for the children! Free to access and a great parent's area.
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
A selection of free interactive games to support your child’s developing phonic knowledge (some games do require a paid subscription).
A great website with a range of free to access e-books, support and guidance for parents, a range of maths games and much more!
A selection of free to access interactive games to support home learning in all subjects.
https://www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk/
A good website with lots of useful resources. It is designed to raise standards of numeracy across the country for both children and adults and it has specific areas for parents who want to help their children.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwJx1NSineE
A video which clearly models and demonstrates the pure sounds of the English language. A great resource to support parents in modelling the correct articulation of each sound.
Knowledge Organisers
Please see below for our curriculum map and homework menus. Also attached are the knowledge organisers for the foundation subjects.