Homework 2022-2023
Welcome to the homework page! Homework will be set each Thursday and expected back in the following Thursday.
We also encourage children to do lots of reading at home. Please follow the link to find the children's reading books which will be uploaded weekly. https://ebooks.collinsopenpage.com/
Additional maths practise can also be accessed through Numbots.
Autumn 1
Week 1 Homework - Please return by Thursday 22nd September.
Week 2 Homework - Please return by Thursday 29th September
This week we have been looking at the following tricky words words.
some
come
like
love
Keep practising these at home. Can you spot them in your reading book? Can you put them into sentences?
Week 3 Homework - Please return by Thursday 6th October
Braille
We have been learning all about Louis Braille. See if you can spot any braille out in the local community. Can you spot any in the shops? On the Metro? In the library?
Tricky Words
This week we have been looking at the following tricky words words.
be
me
she
he
we
there
when
what
Keep practising these at home. Can you spot them in your reading book? Can you put them into sentences?
Week 4 Homework - Please return by Thursday 13th October.
Tricky Words
This week we have been looking at the following tricky words words.
today
into
to
one
all
out
Keep practising these at home. Can you spot them in your reading book? Can you put them into sentences?
Week 5 - Please Return by Thursday 20th October
Tricky Words
This week we have been looking at the following tricky words words.
were
pure
sure
little
out
Keep practising these at home. Can you spot them in your reading book? Can you put them into sentences?
Autumn 2
Week 3 - Please return by Thursday 24th November
Maths
This week has been Maths week! The children took part in many different activities including NumBots. The children brought home their log in last week. See if you can log on, create a character and work through some of the challenge questions.
Reading
Here are some questions to ask your child when reading with them. This will help build their confidence and understanding of the text.
Week 4 - Please return by Thursday 1st December
Brazil
To celebrate the Men's World Cup 2022, each class will be researching a different country. Year 1 will be learning about the traditions and festivals which take place in Brazil. We will start by locating Brazil on a map and talking about which continent it is a part of.
Look at the world map above. Can you spot England? Can you find Brazil? What do you think the weather is like in Brazil?
Week 5 - Please return by Thursday 8th December
Week 6 - Please return by Thursday 15th December
Maths - 3D Shapes
In Maths, the children have started looking at 3D shapes. We named each one and started to discuss the different properties. Have a practise at home!
- Can you name each 3D shape?
- How many faces, edges and vertices does each have?
- Can you spot any 3D shapes around your home?
Spring 1
Homework Week 1 - Please return by Thursday 19th January
History - Toys Past and Present
This half term, the class will be learning about Toys from the past. As part of their learning, we will be going on a school trip to The Discovery Museum on Thursday 26th January. Please find the letter below with more details.
As part of their homework this week, it would be great if the children could talk to a grandparent or adult in the family about the toys they used to play with and how they are the same or different to toys today.
Homework Week 2 - Please return by Thursday 26th January
Homework Week 3 - Please return by Thursday 2nd February
Homework Week4 - Please return by Thursday 9th February
Tricky Words learnt this week:
Mrs
Mr
Miss
should
would
could
ask
Practise reading each word. See if you can spot them in your reading books.
Can you put them into a sentence? Can you explain why some have a capital letter and others do not?
Homework Week 5 - Please return by Thursday 16th February
Year 1 Common Exception Words
Here is a list of words we hope the children can recognise and read by the end of Year 1. Practise reading them and if their are any your child is unsure of.
Spring 2
Homework - Week 1 Please return by Thursday 9th March
Homework Week 2 - Please return by Thursday 16th March
Homework Week 3 - Please return by Thursday 23rd March
Easter is coming...
Easter is fast approaching...
In class we have been looking at acrostic poems and shape poems. Can your child have a go at writing their own Easter acrostic or shape poem?
They can write about the different things they like about Easter, the Easter Bunny or the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Homework Week 4 - Please return by Thursday 30th March
Summer 1
Week 1 Homework - Please return by Thursday 27th April
Week 2 Homework - Please return by Thursday 4th May
Week 3 Homework - Please return by Thursday 11th May
Week 4 Homework - Please return by Thursday 18th May
Week 5 Homework - Please return by Thursday 25th May
Week 6 Homework - Please return by Thursday 8th June
Summer 2