Year 1 Welcome Meeting

1. Year 1 Welcome Meeting 10th September 2014

2. Introductions • Miss Wood • Mrs Burgul • Mrs Watkins

3. Morning Routines • Jackets/PE kits placed into lockers • Water bottle in the tray • Book bag on table on entry to classroom • 8:30 Head out onto the playground • 9:00 Register seated on class carpet area

4. Buses • Children can be on the bus as soon as you are happy. • There is a member of staff to help them off the bus • Children are Escorted to the bus in the evenings by members of staff. • Please ensure they have a bus tag on their book bag, so we know they are on the bus and which bus they will be on.

5. Weekly Timetable

6. Weekly Timetable • PE- Monday and Thursday • Golden Worship on Friday at 2:45pm (Parents will be contacted prior)

7. Numeracy Number/Calculation • Reading and writing numbers to 20. • Count in 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s. • Identify one more and one less • Know number bonds to 20. • Use language of ‘more than’, ‘most’ • Use +, - and =symbols • Add and subtract numbers Geometry and Measure • Use common vocabulary for comparison, heavier, taller etc. • Begin to measure length, capacity and weights • Recognise coins and notes • Recognise and name common 2D and 3D shapes • Describe position and movement • Tell the time to the hour and half hour • Use the language of days, weeks, months and years • Fractions • Recognise and use ½ and 1/4

8. Cooking with children. Measuring, comparing etc. Helping with the shopping. Counting Telling the time to the hour and half hour. How can you can help with numeracy? Using everyday activities at home can help children practice skills and consolidate learning. Looking at money when paying in shops.

9. Literacy Writing Name letters of the alphabet Spell common ‘exception’ words Spell the days of the week Use very common prefixes and suffixes Form lowercase letters correctly Form capital letters and digits Compose sentences orally before writing Read own writing to peers or teachers Reading Match graphemes for all phonemes Read accurately by blending sounds Read words with very common suffixes Read contractions and understand purpose Read phonics books aloud Link reading to own experiences Join in with predictable phrases Discuss significance of title and events Make simple predictions Grammar Leave spaces between words Begin to use basic punctuation Use capitals for proper nouns Use common plural and verb suffixes Speaking and Listening Listen and respond appropriately Ask relevant questions Maintain attention and participate

10. Topic Web

11. Topic Autumn Term – Time Machine Great Fire of London • Explore the main events of the fire • Investigate Charles II and his part in the introduction of the Fire Brigade. • Compare and contrast changes in to the fire brigade after the fire and modern fire divisions. • Subjects being covered Design Technology/ Art/ History and Computing.

12. Guided Reading • Different ability groups, approximately 6 in a group • Books are more challenging than individual reading books • Focused on current phonic skills being taught • Discussion based on title, events, key words etc • All children contribute to reading and discussion at appropriate level • Strategies for reading • Follow up activities to consolidate skills and concepts covered

13. Reading at home • Daily • Fluent with few words being broken down • Practice and consolidation of skills from phonic sessions • Own level and pace Homework • Fridays • 15 minsIXL (Numeracy Based) • Education City phonics activities

14. Medical • Health Care Plans- Please complete and return to us • Medicine during school • Water Bottles • Injuries

15. Additional Information • Trips and visitors • Parent helpers • KS1 Christmas production • Letters and Blog • Reading Records (notes/information) • Bus Tags and CATC

16. Phonics…