Willow Class

Willow Class (Year 1 and 2)

Welcome to Willow Class!

Willow Class supports children as they transition from Early Years into Key Stage One. We build on early learning foundations while developing key skills in reading, writing and mathematics.

Learning is engaging and creative, with opportunities for practical activities, outdoor learning and exploration across the curriculum.

Meet the Team

Our class is supported by the following team:

Miss Charlotte Longman

Mrs Jayne Hurst

Mrs Lauren Packwood

Miss Kate Wills

Class Newsletter

Our class newsletter is shared each half term and provides an overview of what the children will be learning, along with key dates, reminders and updates.

Please find the latest newsletter here.

Communication

If you have any questions or need to get in touch, please contact us via the class email below.

📧 willow@astley.worcs.sch.uk

We encourage parents to check Seesaw regularly for updates, including information about trips, pupils’ work and achievements, and important class messages. If you have any problems accessing your Seesaw account, please let us know via the class email.

Remote Learning

If your child is unable to attend school, please see the information below for guidance on remote learning and how to access resources at home.

Children in Year 1 and 2 are expected to complete a phonics or spelling, English, maths and wider curriculum lesson each day. These will be for up to 30 minutes.

Between lessons, children can take part in a physical activity, go for a walk or read a book.

Please upload any work completed onto Seesaw.

A suggested timetable for you to follow:

Phonics	Specific sound videos will be uploaded onto Seesaw	ebooks to read
Spelling	Choose a suffix game to play. Now choose 4 words and write them in a sentence using the suffix.	Practice reading and spelling the Year 2 common exception words. Now put them in a sentence.
Maths	Choose a video and watch it. Year 1 Year 2 Share what you have learnt either using objects in your home or writing/drawing your learning.	Spend 5 minutes using the 1-minute maths app https://whiteroseeducation.com/1-minute-maths
Wider Curriculum	Who was the first person to walk on the moon? Create an information page about the moon landing. Design, label and then make your own space rocket.	What is the UK? Choose one country within the UK. Create a fact file about this country. Draw a map and locate the country and capital city. Year 2 – can you label the seas around the UK?
RE	How do Christians show they care? Create a poster to show how Christians show that they care. Include how you show that you care.	A visit to a Synagogue Read the information on the link about Judaism. Then sort the images to show which belong to the Jewish faith and those that don’t.
Physical Activities	Walk the Plank Sock Boule Kick Rounders Catch Tennis Cards Fitness Fun	Take a moment to stretch and be mindful Go Noodle