Ash (Y1)
Welcome to Ash Class
Class teacher: Mrs Wilcox
Supported by Miss Lister - we also have some students this half-term to help us with our work
This page is for our parents and pupils to see what learning we have achieved, for updates, key dates and helpful websites.
PE for Ash Class is on Tuesdays and Thursdays - please leave PE kits at school for the week or even the half-term.
Homework is due every Friday. Spelling Tests are on Fridays
Autumn 2
English
The book that we are reading this term is '' The Night Box '' by Louise Greig and Ashling Lindsay
English: The Night Box
We will be exploring the wonderful world of the book Oi Frog! by Kes Gray and Jim Field. Through fun activities, students will:
- Develop reading comprehension skills.
- Explore rhymes, animal characters, and story structure.
- Create their own fun, rhyming stories inspired by Oi Frog!
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.
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:
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, Geometry and Place value
In Maths, we’ll dive into understanding:
- Number bonds
- Subtraction
- Fact families
- Comparing
- Recognise and name common 2D and 3D shapes
- Count to 100 forwards and backwards
- Identify one more and one less
- Identify and represent numbers using objects
- Read and write numbers 1 - 20 in words
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.
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.
Science: Seasons
Students will investigate and learn about:
History: Events from the past (Lest we forget)
This term, we focus on:
Religious Education (RE):
PSHE:
Physical Education (PE):
Music: Animal Madness
In Music, we will have fun with animal-themed songs:
- Singing and performing songs related to animals.
- Using instruments to mimic animal sounds.
- Creating simple rhythms and melodies.
Art: David Hockney - Seasons
This term in Art, we will:
- Study animal shapes and movements.
- Learn painting techniques to create vibrant animal artwork.
- Explore colors and textures to bring animals to life on paper.
Design and Technology (DT):