In Primary 1 our learning will include

Maths and Numeracy

• Exploring the concepts of addition and subtraction using numbers within 10.
• Investigating measurement.
• Identifying simple symmetry.
• Creating patterns.

• Use bundles of toys, building bricks and everyday items to add groups together and find the total.
• Use bundles of toys, building bricks and everyday objects.  Take some from the group and count how many left.
• Use opportunities such as baking, pouring bubble bath, to explore measuring.  You could also measure items of furniture.

Literacy

• Identifying letters by name and sound.
• Recognise taught common words in a variety of texts.
• Discussing the events of stories.
• Explore using drawings, marks, letters and words to record experiences and create stories.

• Share stories and discuss.  Encourage your child to spot letters and words they have learned.
• Allow your child to use notebooks, their home jotter etc. to write about their experiences.

Health and Wellbeing  

• Discuss the benefits of being active.  Identify what happens to our bodies when we exercise.  Suggest ways to be active both indoors and outdoors.
• Discuss the importance of friendship.  Talk about ways to be a good friend to others.  Reflect on times we have been shown friendship.

• Play outside when possibly.
• Make use of websites with physical activities for at home such as Joe Wicks, Cosmic kids etc.
• Encourage your child to use values such as honesty, fairness, co-operation in order to establish positive relationships with their friends.

Religious Education  

• Enjoy hearing stories from the bible that teach us about God’s love.
• Develop understanding that Easter and Lent are special times during which we get ready for the death and resurrection of Jesus..

• Use a children’s bible and enjoy stories from it.
• Talk about prayer, fasting and giving and make a Lenten promise.