Owl Class Curriculum
9.26 Phonics at St Michael's School - Information for parents.
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Learning this term
Autumn Term 2026
English - Reading - The children take part in 1-1 reading, whole class reading and guided reading sessions on a regular basis throughout the week.
Class texts -
Owl Babies
The Owl who was affraid of the Dark.
Mrs Honey's Hat.
What a Wonderful World.
Class book - Vincent and the Sunflowers.
Writing - writing tasks link to class texts.
Writing lists, labels, sentences, poems, captions and information.
Sounding out words to write sentences. Think it, Say it, Write it, Read it.
Punctuation & Grammar - Punctuation - Capital letters, full stops, finger spaces between words,
Spellings - weekly set spellings linked to RWI phonics.
Poetry - Seasonal poems.
Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonic sessions take place daily. The children complete phonic reading and short writing tasks during these sessions.
Handwriting - Step 1 - Using the correct pencil grip,forming letters correctly.
Step 2 - Forming letters correctly (cursive script) Starting letters on the line.
Mathematics - In Y1 we follow the White Rose scheme of work. This term the children will be covering number and place value within 10, addition and subtraction within 10, shape and pattern.
Daily Maths Meetings - Calendar Maths, counting forwards & backwards, number bonds to 10, place value, money, time, shape and pattern, time.
Topics this term
Topic - History - Toys past and present. Remembrance. Guy Fawkes.
Geography - Where in the world are we? Our School, Our Classroom, school grounds, local area.
Science - Seasonal changes.
PSHE - Family & relationships. Health and wellbeing - personal hygiene, safety.
RE - Christianity.
Music - Songs linked to class topics - exploring rhythm and pitch.
PE - Working together - Invasion games.
Art/DT - Drawing skills. Color mixing. Artists - Vincent Van Gogh, Jasper Johns & Clarice Cliff.
Year 1 Phonics screening information for parents.
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