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Kingfishers
​Year 1

Learning, Transforming and Growing

‘I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.’  Genesis 28:15
Home Learning Autumn 1
Spelling List
Number Knowledge
Project Homework
Weekly Homework
W
Read, Write, Inc Phonics Sound Mat
Newsletters
Autumn 2
To view our timetable and long term plan, please use the links below
Long Term Plan
Timetable
You can find detailed information about our learning this term further down the page.
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Kingfisher News
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​Welcome to Kingfishers 
We are a loving group of year 1 children. We love creating our own games and work well together role playing, being creative and using construction.

We enjoy being outside and love to swing on the slack lines and climb across the equipment.  
Our Teacher
 Mrs Duff
I am delighted to be teaching Year 1 and excited to be part of such a wonderful community.  I look forward to learning alongside the Kingfishers and embarking on new adventures together.

Outside of school, I love spending time with my husband and two daughters, along with my playful dog and cuddly cat.
In Kingfishers, we strive to make the right choice by demonstrating our school values. 

Our ‘stars in the ten frames’ rewards are decided by the children and may include treats such as extra playtime on the field, time on the bikes and scooters, a classroom disco or a tea party. 

Kingfishers have selected their first ‘stars in the ten frames’ rewards for this term:
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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.
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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.
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Listen to the St Mary's adults read some of your favourite stories
OUR CLASS BOOK FOCUS
Our key texts this term are related to our "Real life heroes" project

Initially we will explore '
Super Milly and the Super School Day' by  Stephanie Clarkson

Our second focus text will be 'The Christmas Eve Tree' by Delia Huddy

Autumn 2- "Real Life Heroes"

Here is our termly cog document where you can find details of the different subjects we are covering this term. 

Books to support our project

Support with Phonics: 
RWI Phonics a guide for parents
https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/
RWI Phonics sound pronounciation guide video
​https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading-owl/find-a-book/read-write-inc-phonics--1/phonics-pure-sounds-video​
RWI Phonics  Sound blending
​www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8vuje-wMQw
Phonics Play Games
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ 

Fine Motor ideas for home: 
https://www.learningresources.co.uk/blog/ten-activities-to-develop-fine-motor-skills/ 
https://otperspective.com/household-fine-motor-activities/ 

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Year 1 Spelling and Common Exception Words: 
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/words-and-spelling 
https://ictgames.com/littleBirdSpelling/

Support with Maths: 
Number
Numberblocks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08bzfnh/numberblocks 
Counting and ordering
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpt8h4j
Tens and Ones
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znsqfdm/articles/zw4g2nb
Adding and subtracting
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z22cmbk
BBC Teach: KS1 primary maths
​www.bbc.co.uk/teach/topics/ce9p6kx7n25t

Support with Touch Typing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8hb239#zwnrxg8
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z3c6tfrwww.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z3c6tfr


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Support with Religion and World Views:
Christianity - Christmas
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BBC Bitesize - What is Christmas?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdjjf4j#zgjmg2p​
The Brick Bible - The Birth of Jesus  
​thebrickbible.com/jesusisborn/
​Saddleback Kids Stories of the Bible: Jesus is born and more of the Christmas Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpMX-1WwvqU​
​BBC Bitesize - Foundation Stage - The Early Life of Jesus
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztqv46f
Twinkl- How we celebrate Christmas in the UK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8jwRHKJPWI​
BBC Bitesize - How is Christmas celebrated around the world?
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmpr8p3
BBC Newsround Quiz - How well do you know Christmas traditions from around the world?
www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/46527530


Support with History: Living Memory
BBC Bitesize - Childhood through time
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zc9s6g8
BBC Bitesize - Changes through time​
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zj3nf82
National Geographic Kids - Get excited about Family History
www.natgeokids.com/uk/parents/get-kids-excited-about-family-history/
BBC Bitesize - Make your own family tree

​www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znnj96f
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BBC Bitesize - Foundation Stage -People who help us
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z87qxg8

​Cbeebies - Whats the big Idea - What is a hero?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o59J9unCFA

Support with Geography - The United Kingdom
National Geographic Kids - The United Kingdom
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/united-kingdom​
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BBC Teach - KS1/KS2 Primary Geography: The United Kingdom 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/articles/zhtgrj6
BBC Bitesize - Explore the UK KS1
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zp8r4xs
BBC Bitesize - What is the UK?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z2wjqfr

Support with Science
​Human body and Senses:

BBC Bitesize KS1: What are the parts of the human body?
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z3cyn9q
BBC Teach- The human body
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/articles/zf8jqp3​
BBC Bitesize Body Systems - Major Organs
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zfg8mp3/watch/z7kq7nb
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BBC Bitesize KS 1 Science- What are the senses?
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zsbntrd
BBC Bitesize All about me - What are the senses?​
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zxy987h

CBeebies - Learn the 5 senses with Dougie
​www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/puzzles/hey-duggee-learn-the-five-senses-with-duggee
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St. Mary's Church of England (VC) Primary School      Southam Road      Banbury      OX16 2EG
Headteacher: Victoria Woods
Tel/Fax: 01295 263026               Email [email protected]
  • Home
    • Introduction to what we do...
    • Key Information >
      • Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
      • Academy Information
      • Pupil Attainment and Progress
      • Pupil Premium Statement
      • PE and Sports Premium
      • OPAL
      • British Values
      • Ofsted SIAMS and Parent View
    • Our Church School >
      • Spirituality
      • The Prodigal Son
      • Worship
    • Curriculum
    • Who's Who
    • Policies
    • Keeping Children Safe at St Mary's >
      • Safeguarding and Child Protection
      • Safeguarding Children in Banbury
      • Online Safety
    • Admissions
    • Governors >
      • Members of the Governing Body
      • Governors Meetings
      • Business Interests and Attendance
    • Term Dates
    • Contact
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  • Parents
    • Letters, Newsletters
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    • Term Dates
    • School Uniform
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    • School Dinners
    • Breakfast Club
    • Mental Health and Well-being
    • After School Club
    • Early Years
    • Zones of Emotional Regulation
  • Children
    • Fledglings: EYFS
    • Kingfishers: Year 1
    • Nuthatches: Year 2
    • Sparrows: Year 3
    • Robins: Year 4
    • Swifts: Year 5
    • Owls: Year 6
    • Houses and Pupil Leadership Team
    • Choir
  • Community
    • St Marys Church
    • ODST Newsletter
    • Useful Links
    • Wellbeing Ideas
    • What's on in Banbury?
    • International Schools
    • Story Time
    • Cookery Corner