Turtles
Welcome to Turtle Class
On this page you will find weekly updates about what the children are learning in literacy, maths and phonics so you can offer 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 Wednesday and Thursday. Please make sure all your child’s clothes are clearly named.
Please use Numbots regularly to improve maths fluency - if you need a new copy of your log in please speak to Miss Mills. The top three children who have either played for the most minutes, earnt the most coins, or answered the most number of question correctly will receive a certificate on Friday.
White Rose one minute maths app is also fantastic and free to download and use to improve maths fluency.
Please keep remembering to read with your child at least 5 times a week so that Orlando the owl will hopefully come and visit us!
What's on this week?
In Year 1 this week:
Week Beginning 9th September
Phonics
This week we will be continuing Phase 4 revision which looks at adjacent consonants and some Year 1 National Curriculum requirements.
Words that add the plural 's' include:
- chimps, books, skunks, flowers (nouns)
- thinks, drinks, paints, sees (verbs)
Words that add the plural 'es' include:
- brushes, foxes, dishes, dresses
Maths
In maths we are looking at:
- Comparing items using length, height and distance
- Comparing items using weight/mass and volume and capacity.
- Counting and comparing a set of objects.
Literacy
In literacy we are Focusing on the book 'Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers.
Year 1 have adopted the Drawing club approach to writing where children can develop their imagination, curiosity and writing skills in the classroom.
Week Beginning 2nd September
We will be welcoming the children back to school after the summer break and giving them the opportunity to explore their new classroom and outdoor environment. The provision looks different to move up day, so it is important that we give them time to find out where everything is, how to use the spaces effectively to have rich learning experiences, and now to ensure areas are left ready for other children to enjoy. 
Phonics
This week we will be starting Phase 4 revision which looks at adjacent consonants and some Year 1 National Curriculum requirements.
Words that add the plural 's' include:
- chimps, books, skunks, flowers (nouns)
- thinks, drinks, paints, sees (verbs)
Words that add the plural 'es' include:
- brushes, foxes, dishes, dresses
Maths
In maths we are looking at:
- Counting and writing numerals to 10.
- Challenging ourselves to count and write numerals to 20.
- Exploring counting games and activities.
Literacy
In literacy we are looking at:
- Sharing our summer holiday news through pictures, words, phrases and simple sentences.