Year 1 & 2
Welcome to Year 1 and 2
Year 1 & Year 2 Class Information
Message from the Class Teacher
In Year 1 and Year 2, we support a smooth and confident transition from Early Years into Key Stage 1. Our classroom is a place where everyone belongs, where teamwork matters, and where children learn to look after one another.
We work hard, show kindness, and treat our friends the way we would want to be treated. Each day brings new discoveries and small adventures, and we approach them with curiosity, courage and a sense of fun.
We are excited for all the wonderful learning ahead of us this year !
Teaching Team Mrs McLaren Miss Wagner Mrs Holland
PE Information
PE Days: Monday and Tuesday (These may occasionally change to accommodate school events.)
Children should come to school in their PE kit on these days. Earrings must be removed.
Homework
Weekly Homework (Year 1)
A short written English or Maths task will be sent home each week.
Reading Books
- My Book A fully decodable text practised during reading sessions throughout the week. Please listen to your child read and record this in their reading record. Issued Friday – returned the following Friday.
- Sharing Book A reading‑for‑pleasure book to enjoy together.
Spellings
Spellings are given out on Friday and tested the following Friday. These words are taught daily in phonics/spelling sessions. Please support your child by practising them at home.
NumBots
NumBots: https://numbots.com
NumBots is a child‑friendly maths platform that helps children build strong number sense, confidence and fluency in addition and subtraction. It supports the same concepts taught in class, and each child will receive their own login.
What NumBots Builds
- Understanding what numbers mean (number sense)
- Number bonds (especially to 10 and 20)
- Quick recall of addition and subtraction facts
- Moving from counting on fingers to confident mental strategies
Modes
- Story Mode — children progress through levels using visual models such as tens frames and part‑whole diagrams.
- Challenge Mode — one‑minute fluency games that unlock after Stage 3.
How Parents Can Support
- Aim for 3 minutes a day, 4–5 times a week
- Encourage resilience — children are not expected to pass levels first time
- Use the information (“i”) icon if stuck
- Speak with Mrs McLaren if timing needs adjusting
Additional Learning Links
English
- Letters and Sounds: https://www.letters-and-sounds.com
- KS1 English – BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv (bbc.co.uk in Bing)
- ictgames – English: https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/literacy.html (ictgames.com in Bing)
Maths
- NumBots: https://numbots.com
- Maths Zone: https://mathszone.co.uk
- NRICH: https://nrich.maths.org
- CBeebies Maths: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/topics/numeracy (bbc.co.uk in Bing)
- Topmarks: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games (topmarks.co.uk in Bing)
Science
- BBC Bitesize Science: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6svr82 (bbc.co.uk in Bing)
- STEM Learning: https://www.stem.org.uk
PE
- BBC Super Movers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/supermovers (bbc.co.uk in Bing)
Wellbeing
- Starline: https://www.starline.org.uk
- Cosmic Kids: https://www.cosmickids.com
Music
- Virtual Instruments: https://www.musicca.com/instruments (musicca.com in Bing)
History
- KS1 History – BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhphvcw (bbc.co.uk in Bing)
Geography
- KS1 Geography – BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zqbtpv4 (bbc.co.uk in Bing)
