Benson C of EPrimary School
Oak, Chestnut, Maple Year 1 & 2
Welcome to the Year 1 & 2 class page
PE Information
Oak Class PE is on Mondays so children should come into school in PE kit every Monday
Chestnut Class PE is on Fridays so children should come into school in PE kit every Friday.
Maple class PE is on Tuesdays so children should come into school in PE kit every Tuesday.
Parent Letters and Information
Homework
Reading: Please read with your children regularly. We teach phonics daily to all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 using the scheme Rocket Phonics. The link below provides more information about Rocket Phonics, including how to support your child's reading at home.
Other resources you may like to use at home:
Reading Eggs: an online resources which combines phonics with engaging activities
Phonics Play: games and resources aligned with the phonics curriculum
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Phonics Bloom: interactive games to support phonics learning
Spellings: The Years 1 and 2 National Curriculum spelling list is below along with a breakdown of spelling rules the children are taught. We won't formally test these spellings each week but will monitor progress during our English lessons and through your child's writing.
Maths: Please regularly go onto Times Table Rockstars. Look out for any challenges that we might set.
Topic: In certain terms, the children are set a homework project. More information will be sent home about these when they are planned.