Year 1 Topic Overview effective September 2026

Mathematics

The Mathematics programme develops conceptual understanding through
practical activities, games, manipulatives, and real-life problem solving.

Number Concepts

• Number recognition (0-100)
• Counting forwards and backwards
• Number sequencing
• Place value (ones and tens)
• Comparing and ordering numbers
• Number pattersn

Operations

• Addition within 20
• Subtraction within 20
• Number bonds
• Mental mathematics
• Solving simple word problems
• Introduction to multiplication through repeated groups

Measurement

• Length
• Height
• Weight
• Capacity
• Time (days, months, clocks)
• Money
• Temperature

Geometry

• Two-dimensional shapes
• Three-dimensional shaps
• Position and direction
• Symmetry
• Sorting and classifying objects

Data Handling

• Collecting information
• Picture graphs
• Simple chards
• Interpreting data
• Comparing results

Mathematical Thinking

• Reasoning
• Estimating
• Pattern recognition
• Problem-solving strategies
• Logical thinking

Learning Accross the Curriculum

Children also participate in learning experiences that support their overall development through:

• Science
• Social Studies
• Health and Family Life Education
• Visual Arts
• Music
• Physical Education
• Moral and Values Educaton
• Educational Technology

Language Arts

The Language Arts programme develops confident readers, writers, speakers, and listeners through meaningful and engaging learning experiences.

Reading Readiness

• Phonological and phonemic awareness
• Letter recognition and sounds
• Beginning phonics
• High-frequency sight words
• Reading simple words and sentences
• Reading fluency
• Reading for understanding

Speaking and Listening

• Listening attentively
• Following oral instructions
• Oral storytelling
• Class discussions
• Expressing ideas clearly
• Asking and answering questions
• Vocabulary development

Writing

• Pencil grip and handwriting formation
• Writing upper and lower case letters
• Writing words and simple sentences
• Capital letters and full stops
• Creative drawing and writing
• Personal writing
• Sequencing ideas

Grammar and Language

• Naming words (nouns)
• Action words (verbs)
• Describing words (adjectives)
• Simple sentence structure
• Correct punctuation
• Expanding vocabulary
• Oral language development

Literature Appreciation

• Listening to stories
• Nursery rhymes and poems
• Predicting story events
• Identifying characters and settings
• Retelling stories
• Responding creatively to literature