Welcome to Seal Class

On this page you will find weekly updates about what the children are learning in literacy, maths and phonics so you can support at home.  Our termly curriculum maps provide an outline of what the children will learn across all subjects.  More detailed information for a particular subject can be found in the curriculum area of the website.

Our PE days this term will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure all your child’s clothes are clearly named.

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We are hoping Orlando the reading owl will be flying to Seal class on a regular basis - please help by hearing you child read 5 times a week.

Miss Bishop ( Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday)  and Mrs Vinnicombe (Tuesday)

Our lovely teaching assistant is Mrs Wharton.

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In Year 1 this week:

Week Beginning 15th July

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at phase 5c which focuses on the alternative spellings for each phonemes we have previously learnt.

- or (ur) - work, world, worm

- oul (oo) - could, should, would

- u (oo) - put, push, bush

- ay (ai) - crayon, praying, delay

- a-e (ai) - surname, mistake, pancake

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Telling the time to the half hour using half past.

- Telling the time to the hour and half hour.

- Drawing the hands on clock faces to show o'clock and half past times.

On Wednesday we are having an art afternoon.

Thursday will be our last tennis session.

We will also be having a DT morning on Friday.

Week Beginning 8th July

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at phase 5c which focuses on the alternative spellings for each phonemes we have previously learnt.

- al (or) - talk, walk, chalk

- our (or) - four, your, court

- augh (or) - daughter, naughty, taught

- ear (ur) - learn, search, earth

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Sequencing events in chronological order, for example: before, after, next, first, today, tomorrow, yesterday, morning etc.

- Recognising and using language relating to dates including days of the week and months of the year.

- Recognising hours, minutes and seconds and comparing these lengths of time. 

- Telling the time to the hour using o'clock.

Literacy 

In literacy we are looking at:

- Continuing to use our individual story plans to write our own independent version of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'.

Week Beginning 1st July

Friday 5th - Play morning

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at phase 5c which focuses on the alternative spellings for each phonemes we have previously learnt.

- al (ar) - half, calm

- ere (air) - there, nowhere

- ear (air) - pear, where

- are (air) - care, square

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Describing position and direction using the words left, right, above and below.

- Describing position and direction using the words forward, backwards, middle, right, down, left and up.

- Describing position and direction using the words whole turn, half turn, quarter turn, three quarter turn (both clockwise and anti-clockwise).

Literacy 

In literacy we are looking at:

- Using our individual story plans to write our own independent version of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'.

Week commencing 24th June

Tuesday 25th - Move up day

Wednesday 26th (PM) - Summer Fayre

Thursday 27th - Sports Day

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at phase 5c which focuses on the alternative spellings for each phonemes we have previously learnt.

- ey (i) - donkey, valley

- ere (ear) - here, interfere

- eer - (ear) deer, peer

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Calculating the total amount of coins to make a value of 10p.

- Calculating the total amount of coins to make a value of 20p.

- Using our knowledge of Coins and money to solve different problems.

Literacy 

- We will be beginning to use our knowledge from our shared plan and shared write to start to plan our own version of the story. 

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at phase 5c which focuses on the alternative spellings for each phonemes we have previously learnt.

- se (z) - please, cheese, pause

- o (u) - brother, mother, Monday

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Calculating the total value of a set of 10p coins.

- Comparing sets of 2p, 5p and 10p coins and relating them to real-life contexts.

Literacy 

In literacy we will be immersing ourselves into our new story by:

- Using our shared plan to continue writing the remaining three paragraphs for our shared/guided write.

This week is also assessment week so the children will be completing their summer term reading and maths papers which you will receive their scores for in their end of year report.

Week Beginning 10th June

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at phase 5c which focuses on the alternative spellings for each phonemes we have previously learnt.

- st (s) - listen, fasten, glisten

- se (s) - house, horse, purse

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Explaining the value of a 1p coin in pence.

- Recognising and explaining the value of 2p, 5p and 10p coins.

- Explaining that a single coin can be worth several pennies.

- Using knowledge of coin values to solve money problems.

Literacy 

In literacy we will be immersing ourselves into our new story by:

- Making changes to our class story map to support us in our shared/guided write.

- Writing our first paragraph for our shared/guided write.

On Wednesday we will making smoothies as part of Healthy Eating Day and our DT for this term.

On Friday it is our Year 1 trip to the Bear Trail. Don't forget to wear old clothes that you do not mind getting dirty! Also remember to bring a spare change of clothes & shoes to change in to.

Week Beginning 3rd June

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at phase 5c which focuses on the alternative spellings for each phonemes we have previously learnt.

- gn (n) - design, sign, gnat

- kn (n) - knit, knight, knew

- wr (r) - wrap, write, wrong

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Explaining the value of a 1p coin in pence.

- Recognising and explaining the value of 2p, 5p and 10p coins.

- Explaining that a single coin can be worth several pennies.

- Using knowledge of coin values to solve money problems.

Literacy 

In literacy we will be immersing ourselves into our new story by:

- Creating a whole class story map to illustrate each sentence within the text.

- Retelling the story in groups through the use of stick puppets and actions to create a role play scene.

- Retelling the story using stop and sketch.

Week Beginning 20th May

Phonics 

This week we will be starting to look at phase 5c which focuses on the alternative spellings for each phonemes we have previously learnt.

- t (ch) - picture, mixture, factual

- tch (ch) - catch, scratch, kitchen

- dge (j) - fudge, lodge, hedge

- mb (m) - lamb, thumb, comb

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Counting efficiently in groups of five.

- Counting efficiently in groups of two, five and ten.

We will also be participating in maths activities on Wednesday linked to National Numeracy Day.

Literacy 

In literacy we well be using our sessions to recap known phonemes including real and alien words to ensure that we are confident and prepared for phonics screening (WB 10th June).

Friday is our whole school World Religions Day where children will be in their house teams moving around the school to participate in different fun activities throughout the day!

Week Beginning 13th May

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at Phase 5b which focuses on the alternative pronunciations of phonemes we have previously learnt.

- ou (oo, ue, ew, u-e) - you, group

- y (igh, ie, i-e) - by, fry

- y (i) - gym, pyramid

- y (ee, ea, ey, e-e) - carry, smelly

- ch (c) - school, chorus

- ch (sh) - chef, parachute

- c (s) - acid, celebrate

- g (j) - ginger, magic

- ey (ai, ay, a-e) - they, grey

We will also be learning some new common exception words:

- different 

- any

- eyes

- friends

- once 

- please

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Understanding how we measure length from zero cm on a ruler.

- Beginning to estimate length in cm and record these values in a table.

- Counting efficiently in groups of two.

- Counting efficiently in groups of ten.

Literacy 

In literacy we well be continuing to focus on our story of 'Goldilocks' by:

- Planning and creating our own set of instructions for a recipe of our own choosing.

- Writing our own set of instructions independently using our planning sheet.

- Creating our own class recipe book where the children will publish their work. 

Week Beginning 6th May

**BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY**

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at Phase 5b which focuses on the alternative pronunciations of phonemes we have previously learnt.

- ow (snow, glow)

- ie (chief, belief)

- ea (head, read)

We will also be learning some new common exception words:

- many

- laughed

- because

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- Continuing to look at addition and subtraction number facts within 10 to help us understand addition and subtraction within 20.

- Understanding the difference between standard and non-standard measure and recording outcomes. 

- Understand how to measure and record different items using individual 1cm dienes. 

Literacy 

In literacy we well be continuing to focus on our story of 'Goldilocks' by:

- Remaking the porridge and focusing on the steps needed. We will be focusing on understanding and recapping the features of instructions and their importance.

- The children will be doing some work focusing on time adverbials and imperative verbs e.g First, Then, Next &b put, pour, mix

- The children will be focusing on their question for their own set of instructions based on their stories last week. 

Week Beginning 29th April

Phonics 

This week we will be continuing to look at Phase 5b which focuses on the alternative pronunciations of phonemes we have previously learnt.

- i - (igh, ie, i-e) - mind, child, blind

- o - (oa, oe) - both, won't, most

- u - (ue, ew, u-e) - human, music, unicorn

- u - (b/oo/k) - push, put, pudding

We will also be learning some new common exception words:

- thought

- through

- mouse

- work

Maths 

In maths we are looking at:

- A special money lesson led by some visitors from Nationwide building society.

- Using our knowledge of addition facts within 10 to solve some addition facts within 20, i.e. 5 + 1 = 6 so 15 + 1 = 16

- Using our knowledge of subtraction facts within 10 to solve some subtraction facts within 20, i.e. 6 - 5 = 1 so 16 - 5 = 11

Literacy 

In literacy we well be continuing to focus on our story of 'Goldilocks' by:

- Completing our final shared/guided paragraph making our changes.

- Creating an independent story plan based on the same structure of the traditional tale 'Goldilocks'.

- Writing our own version of a traditional tale using our story plan to support us.

Week Beginning 22nd April

Phonics 

This week we will be starting to look at Phase 5b. 

- a (acorn) alternatives ai, a-e, ay

- a ( fast) (South of England) 

- a (was)

- e (he)

We will also be learning some new common exception words:

- water

- where

-who

- again

Literacy 

This week we will be beginning to complete a shared plan and shared write based on our new focus text (Goldilocks and the Three Bears). The children will change some key points and have ago at retelling the story with their changes.

Maths 

We will be continuing to focus on teen numbers between 11-19. 

Continuing to use knowledge of ten and abit to solve problems.

Exploring odd and even numbers within 20. 

Doubling and halving numbers 6-9. 

Week beginning 15th April 

Phonics

We will be continuing with Phase 5a Mastery this week, recapping what we have learnt, focusing on:

- tch - catch, match, witch

- ve - curve, active, leave

- ing, ed, er endings - jumped, jumping, jumper, buzzing, buzzer, buzzed

- s, es endings - thanks, catches, witches, rocks

- un prefix - unload, unfair, untidy

We will also recap the common exception words:

- called

- asked

- there

- were

- Mrs

Maths

In maths we are looking at:

- Explaining that the digits in the numbers 11-19 express quantity and are referred to as 'teen' numbers.

- Explaining that the digits in the numbers 11-19 can be expressed using positions on a number line and where each number lies.

- Identifying the quantity shown when representing the numbers 11-19.

Literacy

In literacy focusing on our new story 'Goldilocks'. We will be:

- Making and tasting porridge to immerse us into our new topic.

- Creating a class story map to ensure we are confident with the story structure and language.

- Using our sense to describe what the porridge was like.

- Making stick puppets to retell the story in small groups.

- Sketching our own story maps.

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