Our Topic

History
Our topic this term is Transport. In History, we will learn that Transport has changed over time and is still changing and developing. We will begin to develop an understanding of the chronology of transport inventions e.g. the wheel, Stevenson’s Rocket and the Shuttle. We will learn about explorers such as Christopher Columbus and their adventures at sea.

Geography
In Geography, we will be undertaking simple fieldwork, and using the locality to carry out simple investigations e.g. a simple traffic survey. We will plan expeditions, draw maps and plans and use a compass to follow routes around the school buildings. We will use geographical terms to describe an area and major geographical features. We will explore bus routes and timetables.

Science
During the topic on Materials, we will learn to distinguish between objects and the materials they are made from. We will name a variety of everyday materials including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water and rock. and we will describe their properties. We will compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple properties.
Later in the term we will be learning about Plants.
The children will learn to identify and describe the basic structure of a
variety of common flowering
plants including trees.

English
Throughout the term we will look at two new stories. The first is 'Toys in Space' by Mini Grey and the second is 'Goldilocks and Just the One Bear' by Leigh Hodkinson.' 'The Curious Case Of The Missing Mammoth' by Ellie Hattie will be used to change the character and setting in their own story. We will compose sentences orally before writing, leave spaces between words, punctuate sentences using a capital letter and a full stop, use capital letters for names of people, join clauses using 'and'. We will be given common Year 1 words to learn to read and spell.

Maths
Throughout the term we will be concentrating on number looking at place value (within 50), addition and subtraction (within 50). We will deepen our learning through problem solving activities and use our reasoning skills to explain. We will be learning about Multiplication and Division (counting in 2s, 10s and 5s), Fractions, Position and Direction, Place Value (to 100), Money and Time.

Maths Online Games
Find the Number:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/blast-off
One more one less:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/chopper-squad
Place the number on the number line:
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/37/placing_numbers_on_a_number_line
Counting
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/todays-number-up-to-20
Matching numerals to words
https://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math/early-math/number-words-fruit-splat-game/

Art
In Art, we will create simple three-dimensional shapes and structures using
familiar materials. We will develop skills in manipulating paper and card. We will fold, roll and scrunch materials to make sculptures inspired by the ‘Tree of life’ screen at the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque. We will learn about artists including: Marco Balich, Louise Bourgeois and Samantha Stephenson.

Music
In Music, we will create new lyrics to fit a known melody and rhythm. We will accompany singing with percussion instruments and compose a piece of music describing the sea. In the unit 'Blast off' we will create lyrics for a space song and accompany with percussion instruments. We will use a selection of tuned and untuned instruments to compose a piece of space music.

Design and Technology
In Design and Technology, we will be creating wheels and an axle to create a pull along toy.
Cooking and nutrition: Fruit and vegetables:
We will prepare foods by cutting and juicing and selecting fruits and vegetables to create a smoothie to meet a design brief.

Religious Education
In R.E. we will explore identity and belonging, We will learn about Judaism asking questions such as: Why are celebrations important for Jewish families? Why is the synagogue important to Jews? What is the role of the Rabi?

Wellbeing
The children's wellbeing is our priority. We will also be developing our wellbeing toolkit and promoting self-regulation using The Zones of Regulation. Through the myHappymind programme we will to Celebrate by developing an understanding our unique character strengths and learning to celebrate them. We will learn to Appreciate. We will learn why gratitude matters and how you can develop gratitude as a habit. Gratitude is key to wellbeing and resilience and we’re all about making it a habit!

Physical Education
This term our PE days will be on Wednesday and Thursday. Please ensure you send your child into school in PE kit on these days. Your kit should consist of a school PE top, school jumper, a pair of shorts/jogging bottoms/leggings and appropriate trainers..