Kingfishers: Year 1

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Project and Phonics
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Phonics Resources

Phonics Screening Check Example Test

Set 1 Sounds, Videos and Resources

Set 2 Sounds, Videos and Resources

Read, Write, Inc Phonics Sound Mat

Read Write Inc. Set 1 Ditties to read at home

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Read, Write Inc Phonics Information for Parents

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Being Active at Home

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Printable Shape Dominoes

Printable Dominoes

Number Cards 0-20

Class Prayer

Remote Learning Policy Document

Welcome to Kingfishers

We are a kind and inquisitive group of year 1 children, who love to be busy investigating and learning a variety of new things! We enjoy working and playing together and you will often find us learning outside. We love listening to stories of all kinds and are keen to choose books from the class library to share at home.

We are a fantastic class team and regularly discuss and emulate the behaviours of being a ‘kind kingfisher’; which links to our school values.

Here in Kingfishers at St Mary’s, we strive hand in hand to thrive and be independent, curious learners – come back to see what we’ve been discovering!

Our Teachers

Mrs Birkbeck

I am looking forward to working with Year 1 for the remainder of the year to cover Mrs Agbo's maternity leave.

Mrs Agbo (Maternity Leave, April 2022)

I am delighted to be joining the incredible EYFS and Key Stage One team this year where I will be working in Kingfishers Class Wednesday-Friday.

I have a degree in International Fashion business and spent three years working as a designer for a sportswear brand. However, after spending many afternoons and school holidays in my mother’s classroom when I was growing up, I decided to follow my heart and undertook my PGCE at Worcester University. During my time working in London, I also completed my NPQSL at The University College London Institute of Education. English is my favourite subject and I absolutely love learning new words! I think it is paramount that children have access to learning new vocabulary so that they have the tools to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas.

During my time away from the classroom, I love spending time with my family, going for long walks, painting and, of course, reading! I also love exploring new parks with our daughter, Ari who loves nothing more than testing out all the different swings and slides on offer.

Some of my favourite children’s books include: The Rainbow Bird and The Bear and the Piano because I enjoy learning about how characters can overcome their problems. I very much look forward to sharing my library of picture books with you and creating our own stories too.

Our Approach to Year 1

From the very start of their St Marys School journey, our children show us that play is our brain’s favourite way of learning, which is why it’s the centre of our EYFS and KS1 curriculum. We believe that continuous provision helps independent, inquisitive and motivated learners to flourish by meeting the language, social, emotional and physical needs of our children.

Continuous provision at St Mary's enables children from all backgrounds to have the same opportunities, providing a rich variety of practical experiences. Children are encouraged to take responsibility for extending and practicing what they have been learning and complete challenges which are designed to foster and ignite their curiosity.

Children are taught to use life-long skills such as perseverance, problem solving and responsibility in their day to day routine and plan their own learning enquiries. The flexibility and ownership that children have of their learning means that opportunities can be easily adapted to meet the specific needs of each individual child – no matter what their starting point.

Phonics

Phonics is taught daily in a group that is working on a specific set of sounds according to the ability of the child. Each session has a distinct structure and utilises Read Write Inc (RWI). The children take home a RWI book each week to re-read and develop fluency.

Phonics support continues for as long as a child requires it.

Springing to Life, Summer 1 Project

Our project this term is 'Springing to Life'. We will be asking the question. How do animals change as they grow?
Our project incorporates Science an we will be exploring life cycles, focusing on ducks and chicks. We will be creating an Egg Spotters Guide and a life-cycles booklet about chicks.

Our key texts are 'The Odd Egg' by Emily Gravett and 'Duckling Days' by Karen Wallace.