This term we will be learning…..

Maths

Multiplication and division, measurement (length, capacity, perimeter and mass) and fractions.

English

We will be using a range of texts to support with a range of writing styles. We will be exploring setting descriptions, narrative, character description, instructions, diary entries and explanation texts.

History

Our history focus for this term is Roman Britain looking at the impact the Roman Empire had on Britain.

Science

This term we are going to be covering body and movement focusing on muscles and skeletons. We will also be learning about plants.

Computing

In computing, we will be using Scratch to help us explore coding. 

Art and DT

In art we will be looking at the formal elements of art. In DT we will be exploring shell structures.

French

We will continue with basic French vocabulary and begin to learn vocabulary for food.

RE

We will be exploring festivals that are important in Islam and Judaism.

P.E

During Spring 1 we will be doing Dance and Hockey and our topics in Spring 2 to be confirmed.

P.S.H.E

Our values for this term are cooperation and reliability. We will also be exploring health and wellbeing.

Autumn Term

Maths

In maths we will continue to do ‘Early Bird Maths’ every morning which will focus on key skills. This term, our focus will begin with place value and number, learning to use the formal method of column addition and subtraction. Later in the term we shall move onto multiplication and division, focussing on the 3, 4 and 8 times tables.

English

At the start of the term we use "The Dot" to help explore and express our emotions through writing. Moving on to "How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth" to develop our instructional writing.  

In the second half of the term, our story writing is inspired by an adventure video, using our senses to describe settings.

In the lead up to Christmas, we become newspaper reporters, when we "Unwrap the Joy".

We encourage you to share our love of reading with your children as this is something we will be doing on a daily basis.

Science

As scientists we begin this year looking at Forces and Magnets and then explore Rocks and Soils, including the formation of fossils. We will be doing a range of scientific enquiry and practical investigations to support our learning.

Our topic this term is The Stone Age and we will learn how early humans lived, how their houses were built, the tools they used and look at some of the archaeological sites that help us to understand what life was like back then. By the end of the topic, children will be able to explain "How life changed in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age".

Art/DT

Time will be spent on enhancing our Stone Age project. We will be looking at different techniques to create projects including making a woolly mammoth, cave paintings and learning to sew.

PSHE

Our values this term are Kindness and Being Grateful. We will also be checking in with the children regularly and having discussions on how to support our mental health.  

PE

For the first half term, we will be developing our fundamental skills and ball skills. Later on in the term, we will move onto yoga and football.

*Please note, for the second half of the term, PE days are Monday and Tuesday. PE kits can remain in school during the week.

 Additional Information

PE KIT

Autumn 1 - P.E lessons are on a Monday and Thursday.

Autumn 2 - P.E lessons are on a Monday and Tuesday. (after half term)

Please make sure your child brings in their full P.E kit. This should include:  White T- shirt, bottle green/black shorts, suitable trainers/pumps, warm green/black jogging bottoms. An optional plain black school hoody can be worn on cooler days.  

Remember

A named water bottle, reading record and a healthy snack every day.

Please name ALL uniform so that we can return it to your child if necessary.

Homework

Reading

Reading books will be checked daily. We ask that your child’s schoolbook is read at home every night with a written comment made in the Reading Record. Please ensure this is a meaningful comment to show that they have understood what they have read.

Reading is part of their weekly homework and should be a focused 10-15 mins each day if possible.

Spellings

Spelling lists will be set and tested on a Friday. Please support your child in learning the words that they bring home.

Maths

Maths homework will be set weekly and aim to support and embed key skills taught throughout the year. This will be set on a Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Thursday.