Parent Zone Years 1 and 2

Acorns Class

Autumn Term 2026

Your teaching team

  • Miss Gilbert Class Teacher
  • Mrs Watson Teaching Assistant

Thursday 17 September

Today

Normal uniform. Reading book in the bag.

Nothing extra needed today.

Tomorrow

PE kit worn to school

Sturdy trainers, no jewellery please.

Updated by Miss Gilbert, Monday 14 September

This week

What your child needs

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PE days

Tuesday and Wednesday

Kit worn to school both days

Reading

Tuesdays and Fridays

Books checked and changed

Spellings

Tested Friday

Words with the -ing ending

  • jumping
  • running
  • hopping
  • sitting
  • playing
  • singing
  • reading
  • clapping

Set on Monday. Try three a night.

Multiplication

5 mins a day

This week we are on 2x and 10x

  • 2 x 5
  • 2 x 8
  • 10 x 3
  • 10 x 7
Hit the Button Quick fire number bonds and tables

Shanghai

What we are learning

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As Mathematicians we are...

Year 1 and 2 are focusing on place value, addition, subtraction and shape, using concrete resources and materials to support our understanding.

As Readers and Writers we are...

Over the Autumn term we will be reading 'The Girl At The Front Of The Class', a story about friendship, patience and kindness, and 'King Lion', about a lonely king who needs a new friend but struggles to make one.

As Investigators we are...

Science: Living things and their habitats, and Animals including humans. Identifying characteristics of living things and learning about lifecycles, exercise, hygiene and a balanced diet.

As Enquirers we are...

Geography: What is it like to live in Shanghai? Exploring our local area, then locating continents and identifying features of China. History: How was school different in the past? RE: Why do Christians say thank you to God at harvest time?

As Creators we are...

Art: Drawing, exploring line and shape and creating colour portraits inspired by Paul Klee. Music: Finding the pulse through body percussion, song and instruments. PE: Fundamental movement skills and gymnastics.

As Communicators we are...

Computing: Online Safety. Looking at the importance of being safe online and what this means.

As Young People we are...

Learning about ourselves and our relationships with others, and the importance of valuing and understanding difference.