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<\/a><\/p>\nThis term our topics will be \u2018Wild Thing\u2019 and then \u2018Kenya\u2019.<\/p>\n
We have kick-started the summer term by transforming our classrooms into \u2018Rainforest settings\u2019 and we have already planted sunflower, tomato and been seeds. This has hooked the children straight away into their new\u00a0\u00a0 learning context.<\/p>\n
We have six busy weeks planned of planting and rearing a mixture of flowers, vegetables and fruit. We will be using the wooden planters in the Mary Garden.<\/p>\n
RE<\/h3>\n
We will be focussing on Easter and the story of The Resurrection. We will finish the year learning about Pentecost and Mission and how the disciples went out and proclaimed the good news.<\/p>\n
Literacy<\/h3>\n
In Literacy we will be applying \u2018Instruction\u2019\u00a0\u00a0 writing skills when planting sunflower seeds. We will also be teaching a unit on \u2018Stories with fantasy settings, where children will learn to use powerful description. If you have any excellent examples of stories with exciting settings your child could share with our class, please bring in a named copy or speak to teacher if you would like to come and read a story to the children.<\/p>\n
After half term we will be teaching an extended unit on \u2018Stories with from other cultures\u2019 looking at patterned language and rhyme. We will finish the year with a piece of extended story writing.<\/p>\n
As you may well already know there is a \u2018Phonics Screening Check\u2019 taking place in all Year One classes across the country during the week beginning 16th June so reading daily with your child, practising decoding the sounds in words and blending is essential to help them show what they can do.<\/p>\n
Numeracy<\/h3>\n
We have just completed a week on \u2018Telling the Time\u2019 which all children experienced some success in. Please continue to encourage your child to use time-related language and practice reading o\u2019clock, half past and quarter past times.<\/p>\n
This term in numeracy we will be starting to explore place value in two-digit numbers and partitioning for addition and subtraction. We will be using the fractions half and quarters in the context of numbers and shapes; mentally using number bonds and doubling facts to add and subtract; standard units for measuring\u00a0\u00a0 including use of rulers and weighing scales.<\/p>\n
Science<\/h3>\n
We found out what the children already knew about plants and have planned the \u2018Wild Thing\u2019 topic using the children\u2019s own enquiry\u00a0 questions. After half-term we will be learning about \u2018Light and Sound\u2019.<\/p>\n
PE<\/h3>\n
The children are continuing to learn basic throwing, catching and ball-control skills in outdoor multi-skills with Mr Mortimer. After half-term they will be learning other skills in\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 preparation for sports day.<\/p>\n
Foundation<\/h3>\n
Through the \u2018Kenya\u2019 topic we will explore African drumming,\u00a0 singing and dancing. We are hoping to try some Kenyan cuisine.<\/p>\n
If you are an expert on anything \u2018African\u2019 and would like to come and talk to the year group about your experiences or share your knowledge, please get in touch.<\/p>\n