Year 1 & 2
Welcome to Year 1 and 2
Message from the class teacher
In Year 1 and 2, we make sure that we have fun every day! We learn about the wider world and how we are all unique and special. We celebrate our achievements together and are proud to be members of our class.
Teaching Team
Miss Sturrock
Miss Walker
PE Lessons
Our PE lessons are usually on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. However, these days may change to accommodate other events so your child should have their PE kit in school for a full week.
Homework
Each week, your child will be given the following homework:
- One piece of English or Maths (alternate weeks)
- A reading book
- Spellings (tested on Fridays)
- A choice of activities from this half term’s Topic Grid (optional)
Frequently Used Links
Additional Websites
Purple Mash – Free during the school closure period. Each week, a selection of daily activities is produced on different subjects, including comprehension and grammar.
English
Ruth Miskin Training – Available from Monday 20th April. Films of well-loved stories read by Nick Cannon, a trained actor, teacher and trainer
Audible Stories – All children’s audio books are available for free while schools are closed
AUTHORFY – Access to masterclasses on texts from a range of authors, including videos from the authors and activities linked to novels
Classroom Secrets – Downloadable resource packs which cover a range of subjects, including reading and writing
The Children’s Poetry Archive – An archive of spoken poetry recordings. Children can listen to poems read out loud
Literacy Shed Plus – Downloadable resource packs with tasks based on video clips on YouTube
THE DAY – A daily newsletter for parents and carers at home with children, helping to enrich learning with real-world knowledge and skills
Pobble365 – A new image is published each day as a basis for creative writing. Story starters, questions and drawing ideas are provided
Maths
Hamilton – Downloadable resource packs with teacher guidance. A week’s worth of resources are provided for each year group
Maths Zone – Maths games to play online
Mathematics Mastery – Downloadable guidance and resource packs for parents and pupils
NRICH – A range of activities. Some are interactive and some are to be completed offline. Activities are categorised by age range
CBeebies Help your child with Maths – Videos for numeracy development designed for children ages 0-6. There are fun activities that can be applied to everyday life and play
Topmarks – A range of interactive maths games categorised by age group
White Rose Maths – Presentations and downloadable workbooks which are easy to use for parents. New material is being released each week
Science
BBC Bitesize – Interactive resources covering the primary science curriculum
STEM Learning – An online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. The site features a live chat function offering support from subject experts. New home learning resources are being developed
PE
Change4life – 10 minute activities based on Disney Films that count towards a child’s 60 active minutes a day
BBC Teach Super Movers – Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 – Videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including maths and English
Wellbeing
Starline – Advice and support for providing learning at home including a hotline available 6 days a week
KS1 Home Learning
Y1/Y2 Spring 2 Beachcombers Homework Grid
Reading Comprehension Y1
Reading Comprehension Y2
