Literacy

We will be reading a variety of books written by the British author Jill Tomlinson, who famously wrote The Owl Who Is Afraid of the Dark. We will use Talk for Writing techniques to learn a revised version and write our own stories in the same style.

Maths

We will be learning to recognise 3-D shapes by identifying their properties. Then we will describe 3-D shapes and classify them using faces, vertices and edges. 

We will also learn to show and recognise halves and quarters. 

To identify more than one quarter using materials and pictures and identify thirds in shapes; to use the vocabulary 'numerator' and 'denominator' when referring to fractions. 

Then we will be able to recognise equivalent fractions in quarters, thirds and halves. 

Words we will use include: half and halves, quarter and quarters.

Science

In Science, we will identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other.

We will also be using simple equipment to make observations and gathering and recording data to answer questions as part of the Crest Awards.

Computing

We will continue to further develop skills of using technology safely to organise, retrieve and change digital content. 

R.E.

We will be answering the questions 'How do we respond to the things that really matter?' and 'How and why is celebrating important in religion and worship?' We will look at a range of Christian symbols and discuss why people might sometimes want to use symbols instead of words.

We will focus on the key concept:

Is being part of a community the same for everyone?

Engineering

In Engineering, we are going to design a purposeful, functional, appealing product based on a design criteria.

We will generate, develop, model and communicate our ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology.

We will select from and use a range of tools, equipment and materials to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing]

Evaluating ideas and products against design criteria

Music

This half term, we will listen to music with concentration, discuss our understanding and use our voices in different ways.

PSHCE

In PSHCE we will be learning about our Mental well-being

To know what helps you to feel good, or better if you are not feeling good.

To understand ways to manage big feelings and the importance of sharing these feelings with someone you trust.

To understand how to recognise when you might need help with feelings and how to ask for help when you need it. 

To know how to tell a trusted adult if you are worried for yourself or others, worried that something is unsafe or if you come across something that scares or concerns you.

We will also be learning about Economic wellbeing

To know that people make different choices about how to save and spend money.

To understand the difference between needs and wants; that sometimes people may not always be able to have the things they want.

To understand that people have different strengths and interests that enable them to do different jobs.

P.E.

Net & Wall:

We will be developing the skill of throwing underarm and then catching. We will apply the skill of throwing underarm with accuracy and know the ready position and how to hold a bat. We will develop the skill of striking a ball. 

Great Outdoors:

We will be developing our problem solving skills by undertaking adventurous journeys and working collaboratively to record answers. We will make decisions on how to navigate safely and, cooperate and work together as a team. 

British Values and Rights Respecting School

We will continue to develop our understanding of British Values linking them through our learning and in our assembly times. This half term we will focus on Individual Liberty.

We will focus on two articles:

Article 13- Every child has the right to find things out and share what they think with others.

Article 14 - Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are

not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Governments must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide their child as they grow up