English

The book that we are reading this term is '' Orion and the Dark '' by Emma Yarlett

 

English: Orian and the dark

We will be exploring the wonderful world of the book Orian and the dark through fun activities, students will:

• Describing Orion
• • Personal narrative about being afraid
• • Writing a list of places where dark can be found
• • Questions to hot seat a character
• • Planning and inventing a new story about overcoming a fear

For more information about how we teach English at BJA, please visit our Writing page.

 

The pupils will be provided with 5 / 10 weekly spellings as part of their homework. The pupils will be tested on their spelling knowledge every Friday. The pupils can practice their spellings by clicking on the link below which will direct them to Spelling Shed.

 

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Phonics

At Brookfield Junior Academy we follow the Read Write Inc. phonics programme to promote fluent, confident readers who develop a love and enjoyment of reading. 

• We aim to ensure every child is able to read at age-related expectations, regardless of their background, needs or abilities.
• We aim to ensure all pupils, including the weakest readers, make sufficient progress to meet or exceed age-related expectations.
• We aim to ensure the teaching of reading develops pupils’ vocabulary, language comprehension and a love of reading.
• We aim to ensure pupils have the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of exciting stories, poems, rhymes and non-fiction.

The pupils are taught phonics daily, with extra tuition for target pupils and with extra practice sessions in the lead up to the phonics screening check. The pupils will complete a ‘Read and Repeat’ cycle. This means each week each child will take home:

• 1 taught ditty/Story book
• 1 book bag book
• 1 ‘reading for pleasure’ book for their parents/ carers to read to them to develop a love of reading  

It is expected that pupils will read their phonics books '4 or more times a week'. Please make sure you evidence this in your child's planner. For more information please visit our Phonics page.

Below is a link to access Ruth Miskin's RWI portal videos to help you support your child's reading at home:

RWI Parent Films

 

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Maths

At BJA, we follow the White Rose Maths scheme of learning which underpins the values behind the mastery approach to teaching mathematics.There are many elements to the teaching and learning of Maths: it is not only the ability to calculate (being mathematically fluent) but also the ability to apply these skills to real life scenarios (solve problems and investigate) and also to talk knowledgeably about mathematical working (reasoning).

Maths:

Addition and Subtraction (within 20), Shape, Place value

In Maths, we’ll dive into understanding:

• Recognise and name common 2D and 3D shapes
• Count forwards and backwards and write numbers in numerals to 20
• Count one more / less
• Compare and order objects and numbers
• Add by counting on
• Find and make number bonds
• Add by making 10
• Subtraction yon crossing 10
• Subtraction crossing 10
• Compare number sentences
• numbers to 50
• Tens and ones
• represent numbers to 50

Please click on the links below to view our Long Term Plan and Curriculum Intent. For more information on how we teach maths at BJA, please see our Mathematics page.

Year 1 Maths Long Term Plan

Maths Curriculum Intent

Below you will see a number of different websites to support your child with their mathematical learning. Please look on page 11 of your child's planner for their Numbot login.

 

 

 

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Science: Our bodies ans senses

Students will investigate and learn about:

 

🧍‍♂️ Body Parts

Here are some important parts of our body and what they do:

• Head: It holds your brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
• Arms: Help us lift, carry, and hug!
• Legs: Help us run, walk, and jump.
• Hands: Perfect for holding, writing, and playing.
• Feet: Keep us balanced and let us move around.

Senses: How We Experience the World!

Text: Our body has five senses that help us understand the world around us! Let’s learn about them!

• Eyes (Sight) – Help us see everything, from colors to shapes.
• Ears (Hearing) – Allow us to hear sounds, music, and voices.
• Nose (Smell) – Helps us smell flowers, food, and even fresh air.
• Mouth (Taste) – We use our mouth to taste different foods like sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.
• Skin (Touch) – Helps us feel textures, hot or cold, and soft or rough things.

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History: Events from the past Florence Nightingale

This term, we focus on:

🏥 Who was Florence Nightingale?

Florence Nightingale was a kind and brave woman who helped make hospitals better places for sick people. She is called the “Lady with the Lamp” because she would walk around at night with a lamp to check on the patients.

🩺 What did she do?

• She took care of wounded soldiers during a war a long time ago.
• She made hospitals cleaner and safer.
• She helped train nurses to care for people

🌟 Why is she important?

Florence Nightingale showed the world how important it is to care for people who are sick. Her work helped save many lives, and we still learn from her today!

📚 Did You Know?

• Florence was born in 1820 in Italy.
• She loved learning and wanted to help people from a young age.
• There’s even a special day named after her: International Nurses Day on May 12th!

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Religious Education (RE): 

How should we care for others in the world and why does it matter?

n this unit, children will explore the importance of caring for others, focusing on kindness, compassion, and empathy. Through stories, discussions, and practical activities, we will help children understand the impact of their actions on others and learn how to show care and respect for people, animals, and the environment.

Key Questions:

• How do we show kindness to others?
• Why is it important to care for people and animals?
• What can we do to make the world a better place for everyone?
• How do our actions affect others?

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this unit, children will:

1. Understand the importance of caring for others, both locally and globally.
2. Recognize different ways to show kindness and care in everyday life.
3. Understand the connection between caring for others and building a peaceful, harmonious world.
4. Explore religious and moral teachings about caring for others.
5. Reflect on personal actions and how they can contribute to a more caring world.

Key Concepts:

• Kindness: Acts of compassion towards others, whether they are human, animal, or the environment.
• Respect: Treating others with dignity and honoring their needs and feelings.
• Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, whether happy or sad.
• Responsibility: Being aware of our actions and how they impact others and the world around us.

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PSHE: 

n Year 1, our pupils will be exploring essential aspects of personal, social, and health education (PSHE) to build strong emotional awareness and decision-making skills. Below, you can find information about the topics we are learning in class and how you can support your child’s development at home.

Where do feelings come from?

In this topic, children will explore emotions and how they arise in different situations. They will learn to recognize various feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, and fear, and understand that these feelings can come from inside themselves or from events around them. We aim to teach children how to express their feelings in a healthy way and begin to recognize emotions in others.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand what emotions are.
• Learn to identify and name different feelings.
• Discuss what causes different emotions.
• Recognize that feelings are normal and okay.
• Explore ways to manage emotions, such as talking or deep breathing.

How You Can Help at Home:

• Discuss different emotions and how your child is feeling throughout the day.
• Share examples of when you’ve felt certain emotions and how you handled them.
• Encourage your child to express their feelings openly and calmly.
• Use storybooks or media that highlight emotions and responses to help children relate.

How do I decide what to eat?

In this topic, children will learn about healthy eating, including the importance of different food groups and how food helps us stay healthy and strong. They will explore how to make good food choices based on what our bodies need.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basic food groups and their importance (fruits, vegetables, proteins, etc.).
• Learn about healthy and unhealthy foods.
• Make choices about what to eat to stay healthy and strong.
• Recognize the importance of hydration and water.

How You Can Help at Home:

• Involve your child in meal planning or preparing healthy snacks together.
• Talk about the benefits of eating a variety of foods and staying hydrated.
• Lead by example and make healthy food choices as a family.
• Encourage your child to try new foods and talk about how they make them feel.

 

Physical Education (PE): 

Ball Skills

 

Art: 

Wassily Kandinsky- concentric circles

Kandinsky’s artwork is full of energy and movement. He used shapes like circles, lines, and squares to create art that didn’t look like anything real but still made people feel something. We will use colors, shapes, and patterns to express ourselves, just like Kandinsky!