KS1Ages 5 to 6

    Year 1 English

    In Year 1, children move from early writing to composing simple sentences with basic punctuation. They learn to use 'and' to connect ideas, practise correct letter formation, and begin to spell common exception words alongside phonetically regular ones.

    What children learn in Year 1 English

    Writing sentences with capital letters, full stops, and finger spaces

    Using 'and' to join ideas in sentences

    Forming lower-case and capital letters correctly

    Spelling words using phonics knowledge and common exception words

    How WonderPath teaches English

    AI tutor that adapts

    WonderPath's AI tutor adjusts difficulty in real time. If your child finds a topic easy, it moves on. If they struggle, it provides extra scaffolding and worked examples: just like a patient one-to-one tutor.

    Interactive activities

    Every lesson includes hands-on activities: drag-and-drop puzzles, quizzes, drawing tasks, and creative challenges. Children learn by doing, not just watching, keeping engagement high.

    Progress tracking

    Parents see where their child is thriving and where they need support. WonderPath tracks progress against each curriculum objective your child has practised and shows what comes next.

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