Welcome to Sparkle Class – Year 1
The Lord their God will save his people on that day as a shepherd saves his flock. They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown. How attractive and beautiful they will be!
(Zechariah 9:16-17)
‘Leave a little sparkle wherever you go’
Welcome to our Sparkle Class page. This year we have 25 eager and enthusiastic pupils in Class all excited to learn and have fun. Mrs Helliwell and Mrs Dench will be teaching Year 1 this year alongside our wonderful teaching assistants Mrs Dean, Mr Abbondandolo and Mrs Beeson.
This year, we will be finding out all about ‘The Great Outdoors’, looking at maps of our local area and the geography of where we live, as well as looking at the plants that grow around us. Later in the year we will look at Flight and who invented the first aeroplane. We will be learning about past and present royalty in our castles topic and differences in countries through our study of Africa. In the Summer Term we will also learn toys from the past and welcome a very special new class pet. All this, as well as preparing for Phonics Screening in Summer Term!
We look forward to showing you how we develop and progress as we work hard in our learning.
If you have any worries or concerns about your child, please do not hesitate to contact us:
ehelliwell@olsa.lancs.sch.uk
rdench@olsa.lancs.sch.uk
Year One Teachers
Mrs Helliwell
Miss M Dench
Mrs Dean
Mrs Beeson
Mr Abbondandolo
Timetable
Newsletters
Routines in Class
Snack Time
Morning break begins at 10:30am. Please send your child in with one small healthy snack. Please ensure snacks are labelled to avoid confusion. In the afternoon, children will be provided with a piece of fruit.
Reading
Our expectation is that you read with your child for at least ten minutes every night to help with their learning. Once you have read with your child, please fill in their reading record to let us know. We will change books if you have noted they have been completed so please ensure your child’s reading record and books are in their school bag.
PE
In the Spring term, PE is on Tuesday and Wednesday led by our FUNDA sports coaches. Children should come to school in their PE kit (black leggings or jogging bottoms, PE top and hoody, jumper or cardigan) and trainers. Earrings cannot be worn during PE lessons.
Phonics
Every Friday children will be sent home with their phonics homework which contains an activity sheet based on the week’s sounds. Also, your child will be sent home with a phonics book containing these sounds. These packs need to be returned on the following Monday in order for them to be changed to the current week’s learning. Children have been working hard in class on their phonic knowledge and in bringing their pack home they can consolidate this by talking to you about all they have learned.
Recommended Reads for Year 1
Phonics Screening Practice Papers
Maths Games
Counting to 10
Doubles to 10
Archery Doubles
Hit the Button
Number Bonds to 10
Caterpillar Ordering Numbers
Number Facts
2D Shape Sorting
Measuring in CM
Literacy Games
Spooky Spelling – Practice Year 1 Common Exception Words
Roy the Zebra – Capital letter practice
B and D
Tricky Word Shoot Out
Phonics Games
Dragons Den – Phonics Screening Practice
Poop Deck Pirates – Phonics Screening Practice