Cherry Tree Class 2025-26

Welcome to Term 1!

The theme for our learning this term is a historical one and we will be asking ourselves ‘How has play changed over time?' We will be reading the book ‘Old Bear’ by Jane Hissey which we will learn our literacy objectives through. This links really well with our exciting history topic of ‘Toys’! We are looking forward to learning all about how toy have changed over time. Expect the children to come home with lots of questions for you about how you played when you were a child!

In our daily RWInc phonics sessions will continue to read and write words containing Set 1 and Set 2 sounds. Reading books will be sent home during the start of Week 3 (8th September)
 

In Maths, we will deepen our understanding of numbers to 10. We will practise subitising and recalling number facts. We will also explore and represent patterns within numbers up to 10 including odd and even numbers and doubles. I will also be adding some new challenges to the Numbot's App for you to use at home to help with their recall of number facts. 

Our PE sessions for Term 1 will be on  Wednesday. Remember to send your child into school wearing their PE kits on this day. We hope to get outside a lot this term so please ensure your child has trainers in school on our PE days. Forest School is an exciting feature of Year 1 and happens on Thursday mornings. (start date to be confirmed) More detailed information will follow about this. 

In Art we will be looking at self portraits and studying the artist Henri Matisse as our contribution to the whole school portrait project. We will also introduce sketchbooks as a tool for experimentation and developing our ideas.

In PSHE we will be thinking about families and relationships. We will also be focussing on our EPIC values by demonstrating being 'ready for learning' and the Christian value of 'kindness'.

Each day, children need a named water bottle in school (containing just water please) and a healthy snack if they wish to have one at break time. We recommend a piece of fruit, chopped vegetables, yoghurt, cheese, smoothie etc. As the weather may still be sunny, please also send in a sun hat and ensure an all day sunscreen in applied before school.

If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch via Class Dojo. Do keep an eye on Class Dojo updates as this is our main form of communicating with you. 

Mrs Morton.