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Class 1 - Oak

Welcome to Oak Class - The Infant Hub

Oak Class is a vibrant and nurturing learning environment where children from EYFS, Year 1, and Year 2 come together to form our Infant Hub. We celebrate curiosity, creativity, and community as we learn and grow together.

Our class is led by Mrs Coulson, with wonderful support from Miss Friend and Miss Hornby. Together, we create a safe and stimulating space where every child is encouraged to thrive.

This Term’s Learning Journey

Oak Class (Reception) – Summer 1 Curriculum Overview 2026

Welcome to the Summer 1 half term in Oak Class! We are looking forward to a wonderful few weeks filled with stories, exploration and hands‑on learning. Below is an overview of what the children will be discovering across the curriculum.

 English

This term we will be enjoying a selection of high‑quality picture books, including:

  •      Super Milly
  •      So Much!
  •      My Shadow is Pink

These stories will support early reading, vocabulary development and emerging writing skills.

Maths

Children will be working on:

  •      Counting to 20 and beyond
  •      Problem‑solving using practical resources
  •      Composing and decomposing numbers
  •      Revisiting key concepts in preparation for assessment

Understanding the World – Plants

Through books such as Jack and the Beanstalk, The Tiny Seed, A Seed is Sleepy, Planting a Rainbow and The Curious Garden, children will explore:

  •      How plants grow
  •      Different types of seeds
  •      Caring for the natural world

Celebrations Around the World

This half term includes learning about:

  •      Holi
  •      Diwali
  •      Chinese New Year
  •      Eid al‑Fitr
  •      Our own class celebration festival

Past and Present – Castles

Using stories such as Zog, The Knight and the Dragon, The Kiss That Missed, The Queen’s Knickers and The Paper Bag Princess, children will explore:

  •      Life in a castle
  •      Roles such as knights, queens and kings
  •      Differences between past and present

Creative Arts

Activities include:

  •      Building insect hotels
  •      Creating fruit and vegetable faces
  •      Clay modelling
  •      Cardboard construction
  •      Printing patterns
  •      Using clay pens

PSHE – Health & Wellbeing

Themes this half term include:

  •      Resilience and “bouncing back”
  •      Healthy eating and bodies
  •      Keeping our minds healthy
  •      Movement and fitness
  •      The importance of sleep

 RE – Special Places

Children will learn about:

  •      Places that are special to them
  •      Christian churches
  •      Muslim mosques
  •      What makes these places important

Computing – Data Handling

Children will explore early computing skills by:

  •      Sorting objects
  •      Creating pictograms
  •      Using digital graphing tools
  •      Comparing amounts (more/less)
  •      Collecting and presenting their own data

 Forest School

Outdoor learning continues with:

  •      Forest exploration
  •      Habitats and woodland homes
  •      Trees and leaves
  •      Minibeast hunts
  •      Nature art
  •      A special campfire celebration

Year 1/2 – Summer 1 Curriculum Overview

Welcome to the Summer 1 term in Year 1/2! Here is an outline of the exciting learning taking place across the curriculum this half term.

English

We will begin the term exploring The Dragon Machine, followed by the beautifully illustrated Lizzy and the Cloud. These texts will inspire creative writing and develop reading fluency and comprehension.

 Maths

This half term covers key mathematical concepts, including:

  •      Multiplication and division
  •      Fractions
  •      Telling the time
  •      Position and direction

Science – Amazing Me!

Children will investigate:

  •      What makes an animal or human
  •      How humans grow and change
  •      Parts of the body
  •      The five senses
  •      What humans and animals need to survive
  •      How to keep healthy

Geography – A Flight to Africa

Our geography topic includes:

  •      Locational knowledge
  •      Comparing places
  •      Human and physical features
  •      People, homes, jobs and culture
  •      Weather, landscape and geographical skills

Art – Playful Making

This creative unit covers:

  •      What sculpture is
  •      Starting to make and explore materials
  •      Focusing on artistic ideas
  •      Presenting artwork

Computing – Digital Writing

Children will develop digital literacy through:

  •      Exploring the keyboard
  •      Adding and deleting text
  •      Using toolbar functions
  •      Editing and improving their work
  •      Comparing typing with handwriting

 RE – Good News

This term we will explore Christian beliefs about:

  •      The Good News Jesus shared
  •      Forgiveness
  •      How Christians try to follow Jesus’ example

PSHE – Being My Best

Topics include:

  •      Confidence and perseverance
  •      Celebrating others
  •      Healthy routines
  •      Understanding how the body works

 PE – Gymnastics

Children will develop:

  •      Gymnastic shapes
  •      Controlled balances
  •      Linking movements
  •      Safe take‑offs and landings
  •      Simple rolling sequences

 Forest School

Weekly sessions will include:

  •      Sensory walks
  •      Building woodland homes
  •      Trees and leaf identification
  •      Minibeast safaris
  •      Nature art
  •      A campfire celebration

Music – Improvisation

This half term’s theme explores rhythm and improvisation through fun, familiar routines such as “Getting Dressed” and “Brush Our Teeth”.

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