Sycamore Tree- Year 1/2 2025 - 2026

Welcome to Sycamore Tree Class!      

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter break and are looking forward to our final term together!

Have a read through our Summer Term welcome letter and curriculum overview to see all the exciting things we have planned for this term. These are in our files section below.   

On this page, you will find some useful information about the term ahead and any key messages that you need to be aware of.  If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you will see our class Twitter feed and link to Google Classroom. We love to use Twitter to share some of the excellent things going on in class and will use Google Classroom to support learning at home - spellings, homework and useful documents will be uploaded and made available on there.  If you are on Twitter, please follow @sycamore_tree1 to see regular updates.

We are set to have a great final term and have some really exciting things planned and lots of new things to learn about. As always it is important that we work in partnership to ensure the very best for your children. If you have any queries or need some support, please do not hesitate speak to me at the end of the day, phone or arrange an appointment. 

Kind regards,

Miss Humphreys 👩‍🏫💕

Maths

Maths this term begins with finishing our statistics topic, where children will work with tally charts and pictograms to collect and interpret data. We will then move on to money, learning to recognise and use pence and pounds, explore different coins and notes, and practise simple conversions. They will then be introduced to fractions, focusing on equal and unequal parts, including halves, quarters, and thirds. In our final topics, children will develop their skills in telling the time, measuring mass and capacity, and exploring position and shape.

English

In English, the children will use a variety of different stimulus throughout the term to engage and inspire their writing. English this term begins with a focus on poetry linked to British wildlife, where children will explore language, rhythm and imagery. We will then move on to writing a non-chronological report based on the text Toys in Space, developing skills in organising information clearly. Just before half term, we will read Jim and the Beanstalk and use it as inspiration to write a detailed setting description, focusing on descriptive language and creative writing techniques.

Science

Our science topic this term is all about plants. Children will learn to identify and name common plants and their key parts, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. They will explore what plants need to survive, focusing on water and light through simple testing and observations. Pupils will also learn about the plant life cycle, understanding how plants germinate, grow, and reproduce.

History

This term, History focuses on the question “What does the Royal Family mean to us?” Children will explore the monarchy from Elizabeth I through to the current monarch, Charles III. They will learn about the Royal Family tree and examine the roles and responsibilities of its members, both past and present, gaining an understanding of how the monarchy has changed over time and its significance today.

Geography

Geography this term explores the question “Where can I find the King of England?” Children will learn that we live in England, which is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. They will be introduced to the idea that each country has its own capital city, with a focus on our capital, London. Through simple map work, pupils will develop their understanding of location and build knowledge of key places within the UK.

Homework - This term, homework will be sent home on a Friday at the end of each week and is to be returned to school the following Wednesday. If you require any help or support with this, please just ask. Thanks for your support. 

PE - This term, our PE is on a Monday  and Tuesday. As usual, children can come to school in their PE kits. Please ensre children are in their correct kit as last year, clothing such as football shirts and other brightly coloured shirts started to be worn in some classes. It is also important children have appropriate footwear and a warm, hooded jacket or coat to keep them warm in colder weather. 

Google Classrooms - Please log in to Google Classrooms and use the invite code in your child's diary. This is where our homework is posted, and any additional links you may want to use for your child will be uploaded there too!

Useful Links

Please find some useful links below.