Koala Class - Year 1
Teacher : Miss Godber
Welcome to Koala Class. In our class we work hard and have fun. Come and see some of our 'koalaty' learning.
Useful Information
PE days
Our PE days for the Spring Term are Tuesday and Wednesday. Please remember to come to school in your PE kit on these days, as well as removing your earrings and tying your hair back.
Reading Books
Reading books will be changed every Friday. They will also have the opportunity to take a 'reading for pleasure' book home from the class reading area for you to share at home whenever they would like to.
Homework
Reading: At least 3 times a week.
Phonics: We are currently learning our Phase 5 sounds. Phonics Play is a good website to use to practice blending sounds to read words. You do not need to sign up and pay for an account, click on resources for free games. Phonics Bloom is another site the children are familiar with.
Maths: We have been using the game Hit The Button to help practice our maths skills. Click on Number Bonds and play the games Make 10 or Addition within 10.
In the Spring Term, we have been making equal groups as the start of multiplication. Click on Times Tables and play x2, x5 or x10. If you don't feel confident to try those games, click on the Doubles game.
World Book Day 2025
This year, to celebrate World Book Day, we retold the story 'We're Going on A Bear Hunt' using Makaton signs. The children had fun learning them and did an excellent job.
Autumn 1
What are we learning this term?
- Science - Forces and Space: Seasonal Changes
- History - How am I making History?
- D&T - Mechanisms: Making a moving picture book
- PSHE - Family and Relationships
- PE - Fundamentals
- Computing - Computing Systems and Networks: Improving mouse skills
- RE - Thankfulness
Autumn 2
What are we learning this term?
- Science - Everyday Materials
- Geography - What is it like here?
- Art - Drawing: Make your mark
- PSHE - Health and Wellbeing
- PE - Team Building
- Computing - Programming 1: Algorithms unplugged
- RE - Christianity: Community
Spring 1
What are we learning this term?
- Science - Animals: Sensitive Bodies
- History - How have toys changed?
- D&T - Textiles: Puppets
- PSHE - Safety and the changing body
- PE - Gymnastics and Fitness
- Computing - Skills Showcase: Rocket to the moon
- RE - Christianity: Life Journey
Spring 2
What are we learning this term?
- Science - Animals: comparing animals
- Geography - What is the weather like in the UK?
- Art - Sculpture and 3D: Paper Play
- PSHE - Safety and the changing body
- PE - Athletics and Dance
- Computing - Programming: Beebots
- RE - Christianity: God