English

This term we will be reading the books: Me and You by Anthony Browne and Wolves by Emily Gravett. We will base our English lessons on the books. We will be exploring features of traditional tales and learning how to sequence and retell a story orally and in writing. We will be focussing on writing a ‘perfect sentence’ using the correct punctuation and good handwriting. We will focus on learning word types such as nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs.

Maths

In Maths we will be learning about 2 units this term: Addition and Subtraction and Shape

Addition and Subtraction

• Add 3 1-digit numbers
• Add to the next 10 / Add across a 10
• Subtract across 10 / Subtract from 10
• Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number
• 10 more / 10 less
• Add and subtract 10s
• Add two 2-digit numbers
• Subtract two 2-digit numbers
• Compare number sentences
• Missing number problems

Shape

• Recognise 2D and 3D shapes
• Count sides on 2D shapes
• Count vertices on 2D shapes
• Draw 2D shapes
• Lines of symmetry on shapes
• Sort 2D shapes
• Count faces on 3D shapes
• Count edges on 3D shapes
• Count vertices on 3D shapes
• Sort 3D shapes
• Make patterns with 2D and 3D shapes

Science

Our topic in Science is Everyday Materials. The children will be exploring and naming different types of materials. They will become detectives and investigate the features of different materials through practical experiments.

RE

In RE we are exploring: How should we care for others and the world and why does it matter? The children will learn about different religions and their beliefs about caring for the world and other people They will also be learning what Christian and Jewish people believe about the beginning of the world and what that means for taking care of it.

Foundation Subjects

Our topic in Geography is Where am I? The children will be locating the countries of the UK on a map, recognising features within the school grounds and using directional language.

In Computing we will be studying Programming using Bee-Bots. The children will be exploring commands, instructions and errors through the use of a Bee-Bot.

PE will only be on Wednesday this term. The children will be learning Hockey.

In PSHE the children will focus on Health and Wellbeing. They will explore how to set achievable goals and consider how to overcome difficulties.