Key Stage 1 2021 - 2022

Welcome to KS1

Autumn Term

Our class is made up of 31 wonderful Y1 and Y2 children. Our teacher is Miss Pimblott and we are helped by Mrs Mckie and Miss Sumner too.  We are always busy bees in KS1 and we love learning about new topics through listening, exploring and playing.

Our topic this term is 'The United Kingdom'. During this topic, we will be studying "Kings and Queens", with an indepth look into the lives of Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. We will also be exploring the four countries of the UK.

Homework : Homework will be set on a Friday and will consist of reading, writing, maths or SPaG activities. This is due back in school the following Wednesday. 

P.E Kit : Our P.E. lessons this term will be on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Please can you come into school in your P.E. kit.

Helping your child at home

Reading: Continue to read regularly at home with your child, everyday if you can and aim for a minimum of 4 times per week. Reading books will be changed on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 

Maths: Practise counting anywhere that you can. By the end of Y1, children need to be able to count (in ones) to a hundred. In Y2 practise counting in 2s, 5s and 10s, as this will prepare your child when they come to learn their times tables.

Handwriting:  In Y1 the children will be introduced to precursive, this is the first step towards writing your letters joined up. In Y2 the children will start to learn how to do continuous cursive. At home encourage lots of opportunities to write; shopping lists, cooking and baking, writing instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me on:
npimblott@woodcockswell.cheshire.sch.uk or via Class Dojo
and I will get back in touch with you as soon as possible.