1. Meeting to share age related expectations. Year group: Year One

2. Feedback from parents has informed us that parents would find it helpful to know more about the National Curriculum (2013) and the year group expectations.
The year group expectations are what is expected by the END of the year.
We will focus on Reading, Writing, Maths and Science and how you can help.
Parents can support with learning in many ways that are fun and related to everyday life.
There will be a whole school Maths event in the Spring term.

3. Reading: your support with reading makes a significant difference.
At school we:
At home you could:
Teach words. Not all words follow spelling patterns, so we will teach the children tricky words such as :was, were, are, etc.
Develop an enjoyment of reading
In the guided reading sessions we focus on the plot, understanding the text.
We encourage reading with expression through using punctuation correctly.
We will also be focusing on elements of grammar that need to be covered over the course of the year.
We will also focus on features of different genres of text and the associated vocabulary.
Play snap with high frequency words, spot the words in the books, count the words.
Talk about the book and if you ask questions keep enjoyment as a priority.
Take turns to read as you can model the expression.
Talk about how books can be read differently…fiction and non-fiction.
Encourage your child to express an opinion about books.
Locate information using the contents and index .

4. How you can help with spelling at home
Writing includes: spelling, handwriting, composition, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation.
How you can help with spelling at home
Ways we teach spelling at school
In year one our first approach is the teaching of phonics.
Children will be taught the sounds related to the letters. We will then move onto the letters used in words with long vowels. Rules and patterns then begin to be taught and applied.
Children are taught phonics through games, reading and writing activities.
Be aware in school the children will use the letter sound rather than the letter name.
Children will have been encouraged to write what they hear so it may not be an accurate spelling. As they learn more sounds ( phonemes) they will become more accurate spellers.
Be aware of the 100 high frequency words at the front of the home school book. The children will have a weekly lesson in which they will work on these spellings.

5. Handwriting We link handwriting to phonics and handwriting patterns
Correct pencil grip
Cursive letter formation will begin after Christmas
Letter families- Curly Caterpillar letters, One Armed Robot letters, Long Ladder letters, Zig Zag monsters
Children will ‘Have a go’ before they can form correctly. Handwriting is ongoing.
We teach ‘the joins’ when children are ready –this is usually in Year Two.
It is VERY important that children are corrected and reminded where to start letters so they form them correctly.
Demonstrate Penpals- explain in the pack there is a sheet which demonstrates how to form letters- always correct letter formation. Practice ‘a’ etc.
Highlight NO LOOPING (joining from j and s- BREAK LETTERS!
Show how we form k and explain why we do this.- To become fluent writers.
WE are aiming for joined up handwriting by the end of year 2.

6. Composition: Say out loud what they are going to write about.
At home you could:
At school we:
Enjoy stories at home.
Encourage children to talk about it.
Support children in putting ideas into a sentence like structure.
Let them see you writing.
Encourage them to write for a purpose such as an invitation, shopping list, letters.
Encourage and don’t insist on perfection.
If they write for you value and enjoy it. If you are unsure of a word ask them to read it to you.
Say out loud what they are going to write about.
Compose a sentence orally before writing it.
Sequence sentences into short narratives.
Re read what they have written to ensure it makes sense and has the correct punctuation.

7. Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation:
By the end of the year we are looking for children to be able to:
Leave spaces between words when writing
Use capital letters, full stops, exclamation marks and question marks
Understand the correct usage of capital letters
Begin to join sentences using ‘and’
Understand the terms noun, adjective and verb

8. Homework
Homework will be sent home once a week after Christmas. The tasks will vary depending on what has been covered in the week. It could be either English, Maths , topic or Science.
In Year 1 we know that children benefit from reading at home daily if possible. We will provide guidance with tricky works and phonics. Please look in the Home School Book.
In KS1 children have guided reading session x1-2 a week and we provide guidance with how to read the book at home. We send the guided reading books home. The book needs to be brought back to school in the book bag daily as we may do some follow up work.
The choosing book (banded by colour) can be changed daily. We will prompt the children to change their books.

9. Mathematics
The national curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils:
become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics
reason mathematically
can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems
Children will be encouraged to build and develop links across the different areas of mathematics and also apply their skills and mathematical knowledge in other areas of the curriculum such as science.

10. Number: Addition and Subtraction
Count to and across 100, forwards and backwards, beginning with 0 or 1, or from any given number
count, read and write numbers to 100 in numerals; count in multiples of twos, fives and tens
given a number, identify one more and one less
identify and represent numbers using objects and pictorial representations including the number line, and use the language of: equal to, more than, less than (fewer), most, least
read and write numbers from 1 to 20 in numerals and words.

11. Number: Multiplication and Division and Fractions
recognise, find and name a half as one of two equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
recognise, find and name a quarter as one of four equal parts of an object, shape or quantity
solve one-step problems involving multiplication and division, by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of the teacher.

12. Measurement
To be able to measure length, capacity and weigh using the corresponding units.
recognise and know the value of different denominations of coins and notes
sequence events in chronological order using language [for example, before and after, next, first, today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon and evening]
recognise and use language relating to dates, including days of the week, weeks, months and years
tell the time to the hour and half past the hour and draw the hands on a clock face to show these times.
Geometry
recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes, including:
2-D shapes [for example, rectangles (including squares), circles and triangles]
3-D shapes [for example, cuboids (including cubes), pyramids and spheres].
describe position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns.

13. Science Working scientifically is a key aspect.
Asking simple questions and recognise they can be answered in different ways
Observing closely, using simple equipment
Performing simple tests
Identifying and classifying
Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Gather and record data to help answer questions.
Topics covered
Plants
Animals, including humans
Everyday materials
Seasonal changes

14. Website and Class Dojo…
Please check the website for termly overview, routines, updates, photos etc…
Please sign up to Class Dojo to keep up-to-date with what we are doing in class and for other reminders/ messages.
We will not use Class Dojo for the points system or for Pupil Story.
The main reason for introducing Class Dojo at Belgrave is for staff to upload photographs and for you to hear important announcements and updates.

15. Any questions…?