Year 1
Curriculum Map
Bright Lights, Big City
In the Bright Lights, Big City project, your child will learn the story of a local landmark. They will learn about the countries that make up the United Kingdom, including their location, capital cities and some of their physical and human features. Children will have the opportunity to do map work, using compasses and positional and directional language to plan routes around London. Year 1 will research the cause and impact of the Great Fire of London and look at some famous London landmarks. They will learn about other capital cities around the world and compare how they are similar and different to London.
How you can help your child at home:
- When your child brings home the Knowledge Organiser for each subject within the Project, make sure it is kept in a safe place for you and your child to read and use together when you are ready.
- Find quiet times to read through the Knowledge Organiser together. It contains all the main facts your child is expected to learn during their lessons.
- Go through the glossary and encourage your child to use the new vocabulary in sentences.
- Why not visit London to identify some of the landmarks.
- Visit your local library to allow your child to do some reading on the project as well.
