Curriculum Overview – Year 1
English
Reading
- Match graphemes for all phonemes
- Read accurately by blending sounds
- Read words with very common suffixes
- Read contractions and understand purpose
- Read phonics books aloud
- Link reading to own experiences
- Join in with predictable phrases
- Discuss significance of title and events
- Make simple predictions
Writing
- Name letters of the alphabet
- Spell very common 'exception' words
- Spell days of the week
- Use very common prefixes and suffixes
- Form lower case letters correctly
- Form capital letters and digits
- Compose sentences orally before writing
- Read own writing to peers or teachers
Grammar
- Leave spaces between words
- Begin to use basic punctuation: . ? !
- Use capital letters for proper nouns
- Use common plural and verb suffixes
Speaking and Listening
- Listen and respond appropriately
- Ask relevant questions
- Maintain attention and participate
Mathematics
Number and Calculation
- Count to / across 100
- Count in 1’s, 2’s. 5’s and 10’s
- Identify 'one more' and 'one less'
- Read and write numbers to 20
- Use language, e.g. 'more than', ‘one less’
- Use +, - and = symbols
- Know number bonds to 20
- Add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero
- Solve one-step problems, including simple arrays
Geometry and Measures
- Use common vocabulary for comparison, e.g. heavier, taller, full, longest, quickest etc.
- Describe position and movement, including half and quarter turns
- Begin to measure length, capacity, weight
- Recognise coins and notes
- Use time and ordering vocabulary
- Tell the time to hour/half hour
- Use language days, weeks, months and years
- Recognise and name common 2D and 3D shapes
- Order and arrange objects
- Describe position and movement, including half and quarter turns
Science
Biology
- Identify basic plants
- Identify basic plant parts (roots, leaves, flowers, etc.)
- Identify and compare common animals
- Identify and name basic body parts
Chemistry
- Distinguish between objects and materials
- Identify and name common materials
- Describe simple properties of some materials
- Compare and classify materials
Physics
- Observe weather associated with changes of season
History
Key Concepts
- Changes in living memory (linked to aspects of national life where appropriate)
Key Individuals
- Lives of significant historical figures, Including comparison of those from different periods
- Significant local people
Key Events
- Bonfire night
- Events of local importance
Art and Design
- Use a range of materials
- Use drawing, painting and sculpture
- Develop techniques of colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
- Learn about range of artists, craftsmen and designers
Computing
- Understand use of algorithms
- Write & test simple programs
- Use logical reasoning to make predictions
- Organise, store, retrieve & manipulate data
- Communicate online safely and respectfully
- Recognise uses of IT outside of school
Design and Technology
- Design purposeful, functional and appealing products
- Generate, model and communicate ideas
- Use range of tools and materials to complete practical tasks
- Evaluate existing products and own ideas
- Build and improve structures and mechanisms
- Understand where food comes from
Modern Languages
Geography
- Name & locate the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom using atlases and globes
- Identify seasonal / daily weather patterns in the UK and the location of hot and cold areas of the world
- Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to local and familiar features
- Use four compass directions and simple vocabulary
Music
- Sing songs
- Play tuned and untuned instruments musically
- Listen and understand live and recorded music
- Make and combine sounds musically
Physical Education
- Master basic movement, e.g. running, jumping, throwing, catching, balance, agility and co-ordination
- Participate in team games
- Perform dance using simple movement
- Swimming proficiently at 25m