Year 1 is currently a slightly smaller year group for us, so we have one main class with a few Year 1 children in a mixed class with some of our Year 2 children. Collectively Years 1 & 2 are known as Key Stage 1 (often abbreviated to KS1).
Our Year 1 class is Honeybees which is taught by Mrs Durston.
Honeybees always have lots of fun in their learning.
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Welcome to Year 1
Phonics
In June of each year, Year 1 children have to sit the statutory Phonics Screening Check. The test assesses your child’s phonetic knowledge. Â They sit a reading test with a member of our teaching staff and read 40 words using their phonetic knowledge. Â
The test is a combination of real words (e.g; blot, brick) and nonsense words (eg: blat, bruck.)
The national expectation has been 32 in recent years but that may change.
We report whether your child has achieved the national standard or not in their annual progress report in July. Â All children who do not reach the required national standard have to resit the test at the end of Year 2.
We use the phonics scheme Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) throughout Reception and Key Stage 1.
A good foundation in phonics helps us to become confident and fluent readers – which is a real focus for us here at Sherborne Abbey.
Helpful Websites to Practice Phonics & Reading:
Geraldine the Giraffe on YouTube
Alphablocks on YouTube
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks1bitesize/literacy/phonics/index.shtml
Reading
Amazon Audible
Amazon Audible have made all stories free to stream. Encourage children to download a
story of their choice to keep them hearing books aloud. You will need to select the littlest
listeners or elementary where some of these will be appropriate for year 2. Audible
Stories: Free Audiobooks for Kids | Audible.com
Book Trust
The Book Trust have created the Book Trust Cupboard. Here you will find lots of
activities to complete with your child as well as online stories.
Open the HomeTime Cupboard for fun how to draw videos, stories and activities
Phonics Play
This website has been made free to use again. We use this resource in school and your
children are familiar with it. Practising phonic knowledge daily will help your child
become a fluent reader.
Reading Eggs
Reading Eggs are providing a free 30 day trial. You will have to sign up and to begin
with it will ask your child to complete a series of activities to find the correct level for
them.
Cbeebies
Full of playful and imaginative stories.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/stories
Teach Your Monster to Read
A free game that makes learning to read fun. Read for pleasure. Collect books and go on quests that ignite a love of reading.
https://www.teachyourmonster.org/
Year 1 Common Exception Words
More Useful Online Resources to Support Your Child’s Learning
Maths
Top Marks
An interactive resource that covers a range of Mathematic skills that will improve your child’s Maths knowledge.
Other
Classroom Secrets Kids
Is a tailored programme which is an interactive learning platform for children. It complements the curriculum while allowing them to push themselves further. Free 14 day trial.
http://www.kids.classroomsecrets.co.uk
BBC Bitesize
An incredible online resource that supports all areas of the primary curriculum and lets children practise their knowledge and skills through games.
Bitesize primary games – BBC Bitesize
Oak National Academy
Online lessons, videos and quizzes for all primary school subjects.