John Donne Church of England Primary School

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for everyone within a happy, safe and Christian environment.

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Year 1 Curriculum

Class Teacher: Mrs Harrison-White

Please check ClassDojo for the knowledge organisers that will posted each half term to tell you what your child is learning.  

 

Foundation Subjects

  Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
             
Science Seasonal Changes Everyday materials Sensitive bodies Comparing animals Introduction to plants Making connections
             
RE What do Christians believe God is like? Why does Christmas matter to Christians? How and why do we celebrate special times? Who is a Muslim? What do they believe and how do they live? Double unit Who is Jewish? What do they believe and how do they live? Double unit
             
History   How am I making history?   How have toys changed?   How have explorers changed the world?
             
Georgraphy What is it like here?   What is the weather like in the UK?   What is it like to live in Shanghai?  
             
Art   Drawing: Make your mark   Sculpture and 3D: Paper play   Painting and mixed media: Colour splash
             
DT Structures:  Constructing a windmill   Textiles: Puppets   Smoothies  
   
PSHE What is the same and different about us? Who is special to us? What helps us stay healthy? Who helps to keep us safe? What can we do with money? How can we look after each other and the world?
   
Music Unit 11 – Travel (Performance)

Unit 12 – Water (Pitch)		 Unit 4 – Weather (exploring sounds) Unit 1 – Ourselves (exploring sounds)

Unit 8 – Pattern (beat)
   

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