Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Class 2 = Ireland Class 3 = Italy
Our PE day is a Wednesday.
The Gingerbread Man by Elena Temporin
Jack and the Beanstalk by Susanna Davidson
Little Red by Bethan Woollvin
Numberblocks (Number)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b08bzfnh/numberblocks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks
Counting songs
Phonics Play
As Writers, we will be exploring some traditional tales including Jack and the Beanstalk, The Gingerbread Man and Little Red. We will continue to learn to write
captions and simple sentences through Talk for Writing and Drawing Club.
As Readers, we will continue to learn to read simple sentences made up of words with known letter-sound correspondences based on our phonic knowledge. This will build our confidence in word reading and our fluency.
As Mathematicians, we will continue to engage with activities that draw attention to the purpose of counting. We will revisit the concept of cardinality—the idea that the number in the count tells us how many things there are altogether. We will develop our counting skills by organising and counting larger sets of objects.
As Designers, we will create our own gingerbread men by connecting parts together using split pins.
As Chefs, we will be baking our own gingerbread men!
As Geographers, we will identify how technology is used to share information e.g. through google maps. We will also develop our understanding of basic coding and
directional language through programming the Bee-Bots to follow a simple grid or map.
As Musicians, we will explore sea-themed soundscapes, compose new lyrics, create
instrumental sea accompaniments, and respond to music with movement through the ’Down under the sea’ Sing Up unit.
As Historians, we will recognise that kings and queens are powerful people.
As Artists, we will look at the life and work of one of the most influential painters—Vincent Van Gogh. We will look at his famous sunflower paintings to influence our own
artwork.
As Gardeners, we will plant and grow our own beans and sunflowers.
As Scientists, we will observe the changes that happen over time with our beans and
sunflowers in order to understand what vegetables and plants need to grow.
In PE, we will be preparing for Sports Day at the end of Term 5.
In Computing, we will learn to turn on and log in to the chromebooks.
Our theme in PSHE this term is ‘Relationships’. We will be thinking about the
relationships we have with our families and friends and how we can resolve any
disagreements with greater independence.
As Writers, we will explore a range of texts including Naughty Bus, The Hundred Decker Bus and Mama Panya’s Pancakes. We will continue to write CVC words and begin to write simple captions in line with our current phonic knowledge.
As Readers, we will learn to read simple phrases and sentences made up of words with known letter-sound correspondences and some common exception words.
As Mathematicians, we will explore the structure of the numbers 6 and 7 as ‘5 and a bit’
and connect this to finger patterns and the Hungarian number frame. We will understand that two equal groups can be called a ‘double’ and connect this to finger patterns. We will sort odd and even numbers according to their ‘shape’ and we’ll also explore 3D shapes and their properties.
As Geographers, we will draw information from a simple map and identify landmarks in our local area.
As Chefs, we will be making our very own pancakes!
As Musicians, we will explore how music can tell a story and identify elements of music, such as dynamics (loud/quiet) and tempo (fast/slow). We will also be able to compose
using percussion instruments and respond creatively to music in the form of movement.
As Historians, we will explore different modes of transport both past and present—comparing their similarities and differences.
As Artists, we will explore the art of Ester Mahlangu.
As Scientists, we will recognise, talk about and know the changes that occur in Spring.
As Designers, we will learn how to use holepunches and treasury tags to join materials together. We will design and create our own books.
As Theologians, we will continue to explore religious beliefs in a thoughtful way. We will explore different festivals and celebrations including: Ramadan, Shrove Tuesday,
Mother’s Day and Easter.
In PE, we will learn to move with increased agility, balance and coordination through a variety games. We will also build on our skills when working co-operatively with a partner and as part of a group.
In Computing, we will explore computing systems by programming Bee-Bots to move and turn accurately along a route.
Our theme in PSHE this term is ‘Celebrating Difference’. We will learn to understand that we are all different, but we can be very similar in some ways.
As Writers, we will explore a range of fiction and non-fiction texts including Supertato and Penguins. We will learn how to write simple CVC words using sounds learnt from Basics 2 and 3.
As Readers, we will continue to learn how to segment and blend sounds in words in order to read. We will be learning the Basics 3 phonemes and Tricky Words following the Supersonic Phonic Friends scheme.
As Mathematicians, we will continue to subitise within 5 as well as matching numerals to quantities. We will also be comparing sets and using language of comparison such as: more than, fewer than, an equal number to.
As Geographers, we will investigate maps and use them to compare our local area to Bristol City Centre.
As Chefs, we will be cooking up our very own Stir Fry!
As Musicians, we will learn to listen to the beat of music and show the beat with actions. We will also have the opportunity to play along to the music using percussion instruments and perform our own sound story as a class.
As Historians, we will find out how Bailey’s Court has changed over time.
As Artists, we will explore the art of Yayoi Kusama’s. We will then create our own artwork inspired by her famous polka dot designs.
As Scientists, we will carry out experiments linked to hygiene and we will learn about the importance of hand washing. We will also recognise, talk about and know the changes that occur in winter.
As Designers, we will make use of our PlayPod resources to build models that will support us when role playing characters in stories we have been learning.
As Theologians, we will explore religious beliefs in a thoughtful way. We will learn about different festivals and celebrations that take place around the world including Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival.
In PE, we will develop our control and balance through Gymnastics. We will explore ways to jump, land, roll and move safely with increased confidence.
In Computing, we will explore computing systems by programming Bee-Bots to move and turn accurately along a route.
Our theme in PSHE this term is ‘Healthy Me’. We will learn that we need to exercise to keep our bodies healthy and explore how moving and resting is good for our bodies. We will explore healthy and unhealthy foods so we can make healthy eating choices.
As Writers, we will develop a comfortable pencil grip. We will continue to learn and confidently retell stories such as: Room on the Broom, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Stickman and The Christmas Pine through Drawing Club and Talk for Writing.
As Readers, we will read individual letters by saying the sounds for them. We will practise blending sounds into words, so that we can read short words made up of known letter-sound correspondences matched to our current phonic knowledge. We will also
continue to learn the Common Exception Words so that we can read them by sight.
As Mathematicians, we will continue to reinforce our understanding of cardinality—that the last number in the count tells us ‘how many’ there are altogether. We will also further practise our 1:1 correspondence skill, by counting numbers as we move objects.
As Geographers, we will compare features of the local environment to other places around the world. We will be able to recognise the similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries.
As Chefs, we will walk to Tesco to buy the ingredients to make Christmas themed cakes/biscuits.
As Musicians, we will continue to learn poems through The Poetry Basket in order to develop our core language skills and vocabulary. We will also learn a range of Christmas songs before performing to an audience.
As Historians, we will learn about the Gunpowder plot, including why the Plot started and how it was stopped.
As Artists, we will explore the work of the famous sculptor and photographer—Andy Goldsworthy. We will be able to create our own artwork that is influenced by Goldsworthy’s work using natural materials, such as rocks, mud, pine cones and leaves.
As Scientists, we will explore the physical properties of ice and will use relative vocabulary to describe ice.
As Designers, we will enjoy engaging in Christmas crafts.
As Theologians, we will explore religious beliefs in a thoughtful way. We will learn about the different festivals and celebrations that take place around the world including Diwali and Christmas. We will be able to make our very own Clay Diya Lamps!
In PE, we will learn how to perform basic movements to music, and build a simple themed dance focusing on different types of animals.
Our theme in PSHE this term is ‘Dreams & Goals’. Throughout the term we will be thinking about perseverance and will understand that if we persevere, we can tackle challenges. We will be able to share our own experiences of times that we haven’t given up and share how we feel when we achieve our goals.
As Writers, we will engage in daily pre-writing fine motor activities in order to build muscle strength in our hands in preparation for writing. Some of our activities will include: Dough Disco, finger gym, threading and many more!
As Readers, we will be introduced to the characters from the Supersonic Phonics Friends scheme. We will develop our listening skills and awareness of sounds in the environment to experience and appreciate rhythm and rhyme. We will also learn to
distinguish the differences in vocal sounds, including oral blending and segmenting.
As Mathematicians, we will learn to count through rhymes and songs. We will use our class calendars to learn the seasons, months and days of the week. We will be introduced to the concept of subitising where we will ‘Use our eyes to subitise!’
As Geographers, we will become more familiar with our school by identifying the key areas.
As Chefs, we will walk to Tesco to buy the ingredients to make bread rolls and fruit kebabs.
As Musicians, we will listen to music and show the beat with actions before creating a sound story using instruments.
As Historians, we will talk about the members of our immediate family and our
relationship to them. We will be able to name and describe people who are familiar to us. We will also explore the concept of past and present through our class calendar, floor books and Tapestry. We will look at photos from when we were a baby and describe the changes that we recognise.
As Artists, we will explore colour mixing that is influenced by the work of Wassily Kandsinsky.
As Scientists, we will notice the changes to the natural world. We will be able to recall the name of the current season and the order of the four seasons.
As Designers, we will design and make our own bread rolls.
As Theologians, we will explore religious beliefs in a thoughtful way. We will learn about the different festivals and celebrations that take place around the world including
Harvest and Diwali.
In PE, we will develop our agility, balance and coordination through gymnastics. We will recognise the importance of keeping healthy and the changes that happen to our bodies when we are active.
Our theme in PSHE this term is ‘Being Me in My World’. This term, we will start to
recognise our own and other people’s feelings. We will learn how to manage our feelings and will understand why it is good to be kind to others.
