--- title: "Year 1 Curriculum" url: "https://www.shirleyinfantschool.org.uk/curriculum/year-1-curriculum" school: "Shirley Infant School" --- # Year 1 Curriculum ## Year 1 Curriculum The focus of Year One is to continue to build on the fantastic building blocks of learning they acquire over their year in Year R. The beginning of Year One reflects the learning layout of Year R to ensure the children have a smooth transition over this time. Our learning is cross curricular, so children get the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they have learnt through Year R and One. We work hard to develop positive learning attitudes, so the children have a ‘can do’ attitude about any challenge they are faced with and have the passion for learning in all areas of the curriculum! Our integrated curriculum allows our children to approach their learning journeys with perseverance, co-operation, curiosity and independence. The topic based curriculum allows them to develop explicit skills within a discrete subject. For more information, please see the attachment below "Year 1 overview" or alternatively click on the following link which will take you to the national curriculum as this is the curriculum we follow:- [National Curriculum](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-framework-for-key-stages-1-to-4/the-national-curriculum-in-england-framework-for-key-stages-1-to-4) We held a Year 1 Curriculum Information Evening in the Autumn 1 term. Please find below the presentation of the curriculum evening slides. [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Cv6cr3rSXEE?rel=0) Sound mats phase 2-5 1.67 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/5E2AF52C2DBA22F61F0035DC93072D95.pdf) ![](https://www.shirleyinfantschool.org.uk/images/591E80B007184ACBB2C97D1D59505A75.png) Autumn 1 - Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Autumn 1 Curriculum Letter 2.39 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/867420E72EEE5E337A769A9408BEACB8.doc) **English** Phonics, guided reading, handwriting (cursive script) Topic writing: labels, lists, captions, poetry, short story writing **Mathematics** Place value within 10, addition, subtraction within 10 **Foundation Subjects** Click on each Subject below to find out more about the unit of work. PSHE - New Beginnings 354 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/EDE54F949EDE55AB90C68D576E856668.pdf) Science - Materials 279 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/5EB7A5EBE8B347CB18D867F5A3A302E1.pdf) Computing - Painting & Animation/E-Safety 294 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/38F32B7DD245733E03FC6F6CAAA92D79.pdf) Geography - mapping 404 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/19E6ED64AA1FC64F13D7C1A947D5EBFE.pdf) Art/DT - Moving Pictures 312 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/CBE62512D354179CEA2D2E77F30D829C.pdf) Music - Dynamics & Tempo 456 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/5607F05D9B4D10716477CE87D6D8DB0D.pdf) PE - Athletics 512 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/46B5FB79CBE03DD3453D3211DD23FC0F.pdf) RE - Power 446 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/DAA706B10D582886C1B27171A21E010E.pdf) **Pupil Premium Provision:** The children will begin the learning for this topic at the end of early years. This will help to support transition. Traditional stories will be sent home for parents to share with their children in the summer before they start. Our family support worker will run story telling workshops for these children to attend with their parents. Key vocabulary mats will be sent home to support learning in class. Autumn 2 - Wild at Heart Autumn 2 Curriculum Letter 118 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/Year-1-Autumn-2-Curriculum-Letter.342630006.pdf) **English** Phonics, guided reading, handwriting (cursive script) Topic writing: recounts, fact file, stories, poetry **Mathematics** Additional and subtraction within 20, shape. **Foundation Subjects** Click on each Subject below to find out more about the unit of work. PSHE - Getting On & Falling Out 304 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/339C1495D64300C453EEE880265F683F.pdf) Science - Animals 254 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/EA0BD462D5EF32F0B99D877666A66D80.pdf) Computing - Programming & Coding/E-Safety 349 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/16402F243C09E449D9907ADBAEB693E8.pdf) Art/DT - Painting Stations 382 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/5CFFE42F1327B9AAD98223C87ED1D879.pdf) Music - Singing & Performing 333 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/1A79E8A946572E26ACE8E5281326E2D1.pdf) PE - Dance 483 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/890D2AA4AA92BA1ED4032FA715358A2C.pdf) RE - Angels 384 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/8D7827524938CA4AF8AD855E4F95A1A4.pdf) **Pupil Premium Provision:** On the visit to Paultons Park the children will be in a smaller group with an addition adult. This will allow the adult to further question and extend their learning. Prior to the trip they will watch a video tour of Paultons. Key vocabulary mats will be sent home to share with parents. Spring 1 - Out of this World **English** Phonics, guided reading, handwriting (cursive script) Topic writing: newspaper, instructions, fantasy stories **Mathematics** Time, place value, measure, addition and subtraction **Foundation Subjects** Click on each Subject below to find out more about the unit of work. PSHE - Going For Goals 378 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/403F3B4FE01F9317A48466F62469947E.pdf) Science - seasonal change 211 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/D474E3707370BA49905C3B1F0A4C4D44.pdf) Computing - Gathering & Presenting/E-Safety 711 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/60C266C741919F0C1563CBC0FAB087DE.pdf) History - The Moon Landings 546 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/4B3C00F842E626D565C556511F7276ED.pdf) Art/DT - Vehicles 387 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/B7B88C7003D3D16EC07D95F2E3C54947.pdf) PE - Games 567 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/4C508663B28EC2DB28FEDEDABEE46D4D.pdf) RE - God 375 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/B9D472A95B1B3273A019B483C98C2AD3.pdf) **Pupil Premium Provision:** The children will visit the school library to look at space related books prior to the topic. They will carry out a rocket science experiment prior to the start of the topic to experience a rocket launching to space and to help create awe and wonder. Key vocabulary word banks to be sent home to support learning in class. Spring 2 - Victorians Spring 2 Curriculum Letter 272 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/1CBC6F451A31262398A6287F3CD9C70E.pdf) **English** Phonics, guided reading, handwriting (cursive script) Topic writing: recounts, diaries, information texts. **Mathematics** Multiplication and division, fractions **Foundation Subjects** Click on each Subject below to find out more about the unit of work. PSHE - Good To Be Me 337 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/12255D59F3137D52D5F863E808C04EDC.pdf) Science - Humans 226 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/4B04DE94A4C9F99E9816058CEF9408A5.pdf) Computing - Research & Presenting/E-Safety 302 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/9F2E814BBD88DFF3E0C3911DE52F55F3.pdf) History - Victorians 443 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/0B692EA3FF3ECC03037168096634ECC0.pdf) Art/DT - Weaving 340 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/F3B2EFDE112D1D3097423B2BB63EECCE.pdf) Music - Pitch and texture 333 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/0A27901C90BDAA949C2041AA567B2EFC.pdf) PE - Gym 520 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/D46BF0FA7649AFD3183C984EBAE219E6.pdf) RE - Changing Emotions 487 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/5C5134B7D7AD3CEC2736516CAF517328.pdf) **Pupil Premium Provision:** The children will help set up the role play areas in MOOT with class teacher to enable pre teaching of new vocabulary with historical props. DVDs will be sent home with downloaded clips on for the children to watch over the half term ready for the topic so they have a better understanding of vocabulary and historical terms. Key vocabulary word banks to be sent home to support learning in class. **Celebration of Our Learning - A Victorian Experience!** Our Year 1 Victorian topic began with an exciting trip to Manor Farm, where the children were able to experience what life would have been like in the ‘olden days’. From working on the farm to household chores such as storing food correctly and doing the laundry, the children could see how simple tasks today were much more difficult back then… however many said they would love to use a washboard and a mangle at home! Life at school was very different too. The teachers were really strict and the children were to be ‘seen but not heard’ throughout their reading, writing and arithmetic lessons! Back at Shirley Infant School we experienced another ‘Victorian School’ when we turned our classrooms into Victorian classrooms for the day. Everyone played their role with great enthusiasm, with the boys taking part in geography and art lessons and the girls learning to bake and sew. Drill was incredibly different to our PE today! The children really enjoyed their day very much and luckily, no one needed the cane or the dunce’s hat! Summer 1 - Kings and Queens **English** Phonics, guided reading, handwriting Topic writing: journey story writing, persuasive writing, tourist guides **Mathematics** Place value, four operations Money, weight and volume **Foundation Subjects** Click on each Subject below to find out more about the unit of work. PSHE - Relationships 372 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/1554D203AD51645EE4427ADAE20E34AC.pdf) Science - Growing Plants 254 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/881A11532C70B96DA66FCB5B1EB0EBF5.pdf) Computing - Making posters/E-Safety 403 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/907C860787E29CE41AFBFD530B0566E4.pdf) Geography - Comparing Shirley and Riverbourne Farm 348 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/4894C059F35369BB40FF3D6CFB40DBD9.pdf) Art/DT - Fruity Surprise 427 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/D030C232C45C2FD6A698A861470FD8F8.pdf) PE - SAQ 506 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/E1D3C70DE63E027F101A99C09D760661.pdf) RE - Specialness 481 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/EF2F952FE05E4854734CBCFDD5F53876.pdf) **Pupil Premium Provision:** The children will visit Riverbourne Farm alongside the Geography leader to compare human and physical features to those in their local area (Shirley). Children then have chance to be 'mini teachers' and share their findings of the trip with their peers. Key vocabulary word banks to be sent home to support learning in class. Summer 2 - Minibeasts **English** Phonics, guided reading, handwriting (cursive script) Topic writing: non-chronological reports, recounts, poetry and riddles, story writing **Mathematics** Measurement, number and money **Foundation Subjects** Click on each Subject below to find out more about the unit of work. PSHE - Changes 403 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/7AA0A5354600227BEB1205761E1A364D.pdf) Science - Minibeasts 264 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/D5FA8D70955D95087747A79D9C8069D4.pdf) Computing - Gathering & Presenting/E-Safety 374 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/600AE09800469813C4BA4FA2EF796BC9.pdf) Geography - Weather 350 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/17B5D213CF2336FB69A3F25A52AE487F.pdf) Art/DT - Clay Minibeasts 334 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/BCC9E8EFB6ECBCE36851CACF43B6EB8C.pdf) Music - Rhythm & Pulse 374 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/600AE09800469813C4BA4FA2EF796BC9_(1).pdf) PE - Throwing and Catching 520 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/88B768A8874BE19A6A19F15E4A0D5318.pdf) RE - Precious 343 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-infant/files/documents/0CA454800C08FDB5561E88D00173D357.pdf) **Pupil Premium Provision:** School caretaker to take children to school pond and carry out some minibeast activities around the school including observing changes in the mini- beast bug hotel on the school field. Key word vocabulary mats sent home to consolidate learning in class. 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