Year 1

As children move into Key Stage 1 and early Key Stage 2, they experience a gradual shift toward more structured learning while still enjoying a creative and supportive environment.

A gentle introduction to formal lessons, especially in reading, writing, and maths. Children are encouraged to become more independent and confident learners.

Year 1 Curriculum overview per term

Let’s Celebrate

·Weddings

·Harvest

·Diwali

·Hanukkah

·Bonfire Night

·Christenings/baptisms

·Christmas

·Celebrations around the world

Land of the Dragon

·Dragons and knights

·Castles in Wales

·Disney castle

·Welsh identity

·Enterprise (e.g love spoons)

·Towers, bridges, turrets

·Welsh traditions

All Creatures great and small

·Zoo animals

·Jungle animals

·Habitats

·Classification

·Who lives where

·Dinosaurs

·Life Cyle of a Frog

Autumn Term Topics and Reading Books

Spring Term Topics and Reading Books