2. Miss Lyall – P1a Ms. Kennedy - P1b Miss Hoffman- P1c
Primary One 2017/18
Miss Lyall – P1a
Ms. Kennedy - P1b
Miss Hoffman- P1c

3. Maths / Numeracy Main Focus Numeracy
Different numeracy focus daily
Maths - time, shape, money, pattern, measure,
Problem Solving
Resources used
Stages of Early Arithmetical Learning (SEAL)
Midlothian Understanding Mathematics Programme (MUMP)

4. Literacy
Main Focus
Developing listening and talking skills (eye contact, when and what is appropriate)
Phonics - blending and segmenting words.
Correct letter formation
Build sight vocabulary (ORT key words/common words)
Foundations of Writing/Emergent Writing (next slide)
Resources used
Jolly Phonics
Oxford Reading Tree books
Picture Books – developing critical thinking skills

6. Term 1 (August-December)
Topics
Planet Earth (Aliens Love Underpants)
Autumn Harvest (Food to Fork topic)
People Who Help Us
Structured Play
Linked to learning outcomes
Expressive Arts
Arts and craft – collage/fine motor
Health and Well Being
Rights and Responsibilities
Hygiene- hand washing and teeth brushing
P.E
Better Movers Thinkers
Things to note:
Nativity
Literacy and Languages Week (Nov)
Science
Living Things/Plants
Water
Specialist Teachers:
Mr Fruish (P.E)
Miss Gallagher (STEM)

7. Term 2 (January to March)
Topics
Dalkeith “Then and Now”
Unique Differences “What Makes Us, Us”
Health and Well Being
Wellbeing Indicators (SHANARRI)
Expressive Arts
Steven Brown artist study (line/colour)
Pattern (kilts)
Dance
Science
Toys & Forces (Push/Pull)
Things to Note
Maths & Numeracy Week (Feb)
Safe Healthy Active Nurtured
Achieving Respected Responsible Included
Specialist Teachers:
Mr Fruish (P.E)
Miss Gallagher (STEM)

8. Term 3 (April – June) Topics Keeping Myself Safe
Human Body – Senses, Body Parts, Inheritance
Health and Well Being
Cool in School
Healthy Eating
Expressive Arts
Music
Drama
Things to Note:
HWB week
Sports Day
Specialist Teachers:
Mr Fruish (P.E)
Miss Gallagher (STEM)

9. French (1+2) Learning Qualities Country study Greetings/Routines
Colours
Numbers to 5
Days of the Week
Family members
Body parts
Learning Qualities
Wonderful Struggles
(identifying own learning targets)
What makes a good learner?
Talking Partners
Growth Mindset

10. Classroom Policy -”Good to be Green”
Linked to school policy “Rights and Responsibilities”
Right to be safe
Right to be respected
Right to learn
Stages
Verbal warning given
Turn card
Yellow card
Red card – Restorative discussion with teacher during break/lunch
No Golden Time in P1 – phasing out throughout school

11. How you can help...
Names on EVERYTHING please, including hats/scarves.
P.E kit: shorts, t-shirt and gym shoes
Sent home termly
Only water during class time (in line with health regulations). Milk sent home if not drunk in school.
One snack is sufficient
Healthy snacks encouraged
Name Tupperware
Homework bags to be brought to school every day.
Keeping in touch with us - make an appointment through school office
Asking your child about their LEARNING
“What have you learned today?

12. Homework Sounds ORT reading book + key words Talk for Writing
Context for writing shared, discuss with children to support ideas