English

In English this term, we will be reading and learning the story 'Shark in the Park'.

We will invent our own versions of this story.

We will be looking at different non-chronological reports and writing our own linked to our learning about materials in Science.

In Phonics, we will be learning new sounds and using our phonics knowledge to read and write.

We will also be reading and writing tricky words.

Maths

In maths we are learning about shapes and patterns, length and height, number and place value with numbers up to 40 and addition and subtraction word problems.

Science

In Science we will be investigating different materials.

By the end of the half term we will be able to:-

Identify, name, describe, compare and group everyday materials including wood, plastic, metal, glass, water and rock.

To distinguish between an object and the material it is made from.

Describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials.

Compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties.

We will also observe the changes across the four seasons.

RE

This term in RE we will learn all about Islam. We will be thinking about the question, "How might beliefs about creation affect the way people treat the world?"

ICT

This half term in ICT we will be using Purple Mash to code instructions and begin to learn coding vocabulary: objects and actions.

RRS:

Article 12 - Respect for children’s view

Article 14 - Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

Article 16 - the right to privacy; 

Article 17 - access to information

PSHCE

This half term we will be discussing various topics linked to keeping us safe in familiar and unfamiliar environments (e.g. beach, shopping centre, park, swimming pool, on the street) and we will learn about rules and age restrictions that keep us safe. 
 

We will also discuss hurtful behaviour (offline and online) and the importance of telling a trusted adult and how our feelings can be hurt by words and actions of others.

ART

This half term in Art We will be creating simple printing blocks and designing repetitive patterns. 
 

We will build on our knowledge of creating patterns using a variety of objects and tools.

Inspired by Annie Albers Artwork, we went for an environmental work around school and explored colour, shapes and lines.

Music

We will be following the Scheme on Charanga YUMU

'Introducing Tempo and Dynamics'.

We will be listening to and appraising a range of different music.

We will listen to different musical sstyles - Blues, Baroque, Latin, Bhangra, Folk and Funk.

We will also be singing, improving our rhythm skills, improvising and playing our own music.

PE

Gymnastics

In Gymnastics, we will be travelling, rolling and jumping creating 'straight' and 'tucked' shapes. We will link basic movements together to create a sequence which will be performed using apparatus.

FMS: Bounce Ball

In FMS, we will be working hard to develop our Fundamental Movement Skills. The skills we will be focusing on are:  bouncing and catching with control. We will also be working hard on our concentration skills and setting ourselves personal challenges.   

Well-being

Throughout this half term, we will be exploring lots of different exercises and activities that will help develop physical and emotional well-being.

Learning outside of the Classroom

Learning outside the classroom is an integral part of learning at Stoneyholme hence we will be using our outside area for lots of our learning.