Maths

During this half term, children will be developing their number skills by matching numbers to quantities, representing numbers with pictures and number lines, and counting forwards and backwards to 30. They will compare groups using the language of more than, less than and equal to, as well as identify one more and one less. In addition, children will explore early addition by reading and writing addition statements, adding numbers to 20 using objects and drawings, creating number sentences, using number bonds to 10 and 20, and solving simple missing number problems.

Writing

In writing this half term the children will begin by practising their cursive handwriting. They will learn each letter family and practise how to form each letter. After, the children will learn that they need to leave spaces between every word and finish each sentence with a full stop. Then we will teach the children about capital letters and when to use them in their writing. Finally, the children will be taught how to spell the days of the week.

Reading

In reading the children will become familiar with a range of fictional stories and will have group discussions about their opinions on a story. They will learn about the different characteristics of a story, including fairy stories. They will practice word reading, comprehension and fluency skills within their lessons and be able to explain clearly what has been read to them. The children will also learn how to retell familiar stories.

Science

This half term in science the children will begin by learning about materials. They will learn to identify and name a variety of materials and they will distinguish what material an object is made from and why.

Geography

The children will begin this learning journey by learning what a physical feature is and what a human feature is. They will learn the differences and will observe the school grounds to look for human and physical features.

History

In history the children will begin by learning what the past is. They will then be taught about chronology and how to sequence events into the order they happened. We will look at events in a story to help us to practise chronology.

Computing

In computing this half term children will recognise the different types of technology and the uses of them. They will also use chromebooks to practise logging on and using the mouse pad and keyboard.

Re

This half term children will learn how to be thankful and about how Christian gives thanks at harvest. We will be going to the church for harvest festival.

Art

This half term in art children will begin practising using line, pattern and shape in their drawings. The children will complete drawings in the context of animals.