Summer Term 1

Maths – Patterns and Number (Mathematics)
Children will explore repeating patterns and develop their number knowledge. They will compare quantities and learn about odd and even numbers. They will practise doubling and halving, and work on securing their recall of number bonds to 5 through practical activities and games.

Writing (Literacy)
Children will focus on reading, forming, and correctly using capital letters. They will continue to develop early writing skills through mark-making, letter formation, and simple sentence work.

Reading (Literacy / Communication and Language)
Children will explore and understand new vocabulary through stories and discussions. They will build their comprehension skills by talking about words, meanings, and what they have read.

Science – Light and Sound (Understanding the World)
Children will explore light and sound. They will investigate different light sources, shadows, and how sounds are made and heard through fun, hands-on activities.

History – Significant People (Understanding the World)
Children will learn about significant people from the past and present. They will explore when these individuals lived and place them on a class timeline to begin understanding the concept of time.

Geography – Our Place in the World (Understanding the World)
Children will learn that our country is part of the continent of Europe. They will locate the UK on a world map and begin to understand its place in the wider world.

Art – Sculpture (Expressive Arts and Design)
Children will explore sculpture and the work of artists such as Michelle Reader, Ptolemy Elrington and Faith Bebbington. They will experiment with different materials to create their own 3D artwork.

Design Technology – Transport (Expressive Arts and Design)
Children will explore what makes a good transportation device. They will design, build, and evaluate simple models, thinking about how things move and what makes them effective.

RE – Special Things (Understanding the World)
Children will learn about special objects and why they are important to different people and religions. They will discuss what is special to them and others.

RSHE – Resilience (Personal, Social and Emotional Development)
Children will develop their understanding of resilience. They will learn how to keep trying when things are difficult and how to manage challenges positively.

Music – Timbre (Expressive Arts and Design)
Children will explore timbre through the story of The Rainbow Fish. They will learn how different instruments and sounds can represent characters and moods, developing listening skills and musical creativity.