Welcome to our Year 1 class page.

The Year 1 class teacher is Miss Adams and the class teaching assistant is Mrs Thomas. 

In Year 1, we teach reading and writing using the 'Twinkl Phonics' scheme. 

Phonics 

Phonics is taught in our daily phonics sessions. The children will learn a new level 5 sound and its action each week. Please recap the new sounds at home to help the children learn them. 

Reading

We will read with each child at least once a week. At the start of the year, each child is given a nominated day when they will read to an adult at school. Please remember to bring their reading books every day, especially on their reading day. The children can change their books by putting them in the box at the front of the classroom. If the children are reading level 2 or 3 books, they should read them three times before changing them. If they are on level 4, 5 or 6, they should read them once. The children have a Reading Reward chart in class. The children will receive a certificate when they read 10, 25 and 50 times at home. Please write in their 'Reading Record' book each time your child reads. 

'Tricky Words'

'Tricky words' or 'common exception words' are words that cannot be sounded out using phonics, and must be learnt by sight. These words often have irregular pronunciations, such as 'no' and 'was'. These words will be added to their 'Reading Record'. Please practise reading and writing these at home. 

Handwriting

We teach handwriting daily using the 'Letter Join' scheme. In Year 1 we start pre-cursive handwriting.

Please visit our curriculum page to find out more about what we cover in Year 1. 

Year 1 Timetable

Important things to remember

• PE days are Tuesday and Friday. 
• Spelling Test is every Wednesday. 
• Water bottles should be brought in every day.
• Reading books and reading records should be in school every day. 

If you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to contact Miss Adams on jadams@brentrypirmaryschool.org.uk