Welcome back my Lovely Ladybirds

I am so excited to welcome you back into class after our choccie filled break!

Below you will find all the information about the exciting things we will be learning in school this half term.

Our topic this half term is – Giant Plants from Tiny Seeds.

English

In English, the children will be looking at 2 brilliant books. In the first few weeks we will be looking at Jack and the Beanstalk. An EYFS favourite, we will be looking at the progression of the story and consolidating our ‘days of the week’ knowledge. In the last few weeks, we will be reading The Enormous Turnip. An adventure packed tale of all hands on deck and emphasising a class favourite quote “team work makes the dream work”.

Maths

In Maths this term the children will be working on securing numbers to 20 and shapes

To 20 and beyond, How many now? and Manipulate, compose and decompose.

• Building numbers beyond 10
• Counting patterns beyond 10
• Spatial reasoning
• Match, rotate, manipulate
• Adding more
• Taking away
• Compose and decompose

Please continue to log on to numbots at home as this really helps.

Understanding the World

In UTW this term the children will be learning about the natural world. We will look at growth, decay and changes over time. The children will research states of matter and seasons.

RE

In RE this term the children will be answering the question: ‘Where do we belong? The children will think about places that are special to them, their families, peers and the wider community.

PSHE

In PSHE this term, lessons will cover the theme – Relationships.

Art

In art the children will be exploring texture around us. We will be experimenting with colour, pattern, and materials to produce our projects.

PE

PE will now be on a Tuesday and Thursday. Children should bring their PE kit in on a Monday and leave it on their peg until Friday or the end of term. PE kit should consist of a plain white t shirt, plain black shorts, and trainers.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate in contacting me. You can always grab me on the door, message on class dojo or give me a ring

Best Regards

Miss Mason

Welcome Back my Little Ladybirds!

I am super excited to welcome you back into class after a short but sweet break.

Below you will find all the information you need for this upcoming half term.

Our topic this half term is – I am such a Bookworm.

English

In English, the children will be using books by Julia Donaldson for our I am such a Bookworm topic. In the first few weeks we will be focusing on The Gruffalo – the most famous book of all by Julia. It tells the story of a mouse taking a walk in the woods deceiving different predators… until he meets the Gruffalo. The story is full of bravery, trickery, and inventiveness. Following this we will focus on What the Ladybird Heard – another Julia Donaldson favourite. This story promotes teamwork and working together to get the job done.

Maths

In Maths this term the children will be working on securing number facts within 10 and introducing 3D shapes and pattern.

Building 9-10

• Counting to 9 and 10
• Comparing numbers to 10
• Bonds to 10
• 3D shapes
• Spatial awareness
• Patterns

Please continue to log on to Numbots at home as this really helps and the children love receiving certificates in assembly.

Understanding the World

In UTW this term children will be researching growth, decay, and changes over time. The children will explore the natural world and identify features of living things. They will also be leaning about special times and events and understanding these may have happened before they were born.

RE

In RE this term the children will be answering the question: Which times are special and why? The children will share their own special times and learn about special times celebrated by other people.

PSHE

In PSHE this term, lessons will cover the theme – Healthy Me

Art/DT

In art the children will be looking different ways of creating the animals from our stories. The children will design and construct animals using a variety of materials.

PE

PE this term will be on a Tuesday and Thursday. Children should now come to school in their full school uniform. PE kit consists of a plain white t shirt, plain black shorts/joggers, and trainers. Kit can be brought in on a Monday, remain at school all week and return home for washing on a Friday.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate in asking. You can always grab me at drop off/pick up, message on class dojo or give me a ring.

Best Regards

Miss Mason

Welcome Back My Lovely Ladybirds!

I am so excited to welcome you back into class after an amazing Christmas break and hear all about your Christmassy fun 

Below you will find all the information about the exciting things we will be learning in school this half term.

Our topic this half term is – Tales from across the Sea.

English

In English, the children will be using books linked to our topic of Tales across the Sea. In the first few weeks we will be focusing on Tinga Tinga Tales, Why Elephant has a Trunk – which is a British animated children’s series based on African folk tales. Before Elephant had a trunk life was difficult, but with a SNAP from a crocodile the jungle animals find out good things can come from bad. In the latter half of term, we will be focusing on Giraffes Can’t Dance – which is a touching tale about a giraffe who wants nothing more than to dance. His crooked knees and thin legs make this difficult, but some encouraging words from an unlikely friend turn his dreams into reality.

Maths

In Maths this term the children will be working on securing number facts within 5 and introducing size, weight, and time.

Alive in 5 and growing 6, 7, 8

• Introducing 0
• Pairing numbers to 5
• Composition of 4-8
• Compare mass
• Compare capacity
• Combining two amounts
• Making pairs
• Length and height
• time

Please continue to log on to Numbots at home as this really helps.

Understanding the World

In UTW this term the children will be researching differences between where they live compared to others. The children compare the environment, climate and who lives there. They will also be learning to appreciate certain artefacts are old and sometimes reused over time.

RE

In RE this term the children will be answering the question: ‘What places are special and why? The children will share their own special places, learn about places special to Christians and Muslims and start to discuss similarities and differences between them.

PSHE

In PSHE this term, lessons will cover the theme – Changes

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Art/DT

In art the children will be looking at different ways of making African animals. The children will explore several methods to create their chosen animals.

PE

PE will be on a Tuesday and Thursday. Children should come to school in their PE kit. PE kit should consist of a plain white t shirt, plain black shorts and trainers.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. You can find me on the door, give me a call or pop me a message on class dojo

Best Regards

Miss Mason

Welcome back my Lovely Ladybirds!
 

I am so excited to welcome you back into class after an eventful break.

Below you will find all the information about the exciting things we will be learning in school this half term.

Our topic this half term is – A Light in the Dark.

English

In English, the children will be looking at 2 very different texts. In the first few weeks we will be focusing on Owl Babies. We will look at how repetition is used in stories and start to explore resilience and courage. In the latter half of term, we will be focusing on The Nativity – we will use this book to study fantasy and the joy of Christmas.

Maths

In Maths this term the children will be working on securing number and introducing rhymes.

It’s me 1, 2, 3 and Light & Dark

• Representing 1-5
• Comparing 1, 2, and 3
• Composition of 1-3
• One more and one less
• Circles and triangles
• Shapes with 4 sides

Please continue to log on to Numbots at home as this really helps.

Understanding the World

In UTW this term the children will be learning that their similarities and differences are what connect and distinguish them from others. The children will develop an in depth understanding of the festivals they celebrate and start to research some festivals they don’t celebrate.

RE

In RE this term the children will be answering the question: ‘Which people are special and why? The children will think about people who are special including themselves, their families, peers, and the wider community.

PSHE

In PSHE this term, lessons will cover the theme – Celebrating difference.

Art

In art the children will be looking at different ways of mixing colours and materials. The children will explore several methods to create their chosen colours and what materials will work best for their project.

PE

PE will now be on a Tuesday and Thursday. Children should come to school in their PE kit. PE kit should consist of a plain white t shirt, plain black shorts, and trainers.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate in contacting me. You can always grab me on the door, message on class dojo or give me a ring

Best Regards

Miss Mason

Welcome Back My Lovely Ladybirds!

I am so excited to welcome you back into class after a fantastic summer break.

Below you will find all the information about the exciting things we will be learning in school this half term.

Our topic this half term is – Me, Myself, and I.

English

In English, the children will be looking at books about being themselves and what makes each of them unique. In the first few weeks we will be focusing on Marvelous Me. We will look at how being us is all we need to be. In the latter half of term, we will be focusing on Only you can be you– we will this book to celebrate each other.

Maths

In Maths this term the children will be working on securing number and introducing rhymes.

Getting to know you and Just Like Me

• Matching
• Sorting
• Comparing
• pattern

Please continue to log on to Numbots at home as this really helps.

Understanding the World

In UTW this term the children will be researching differences between their age compared to others. The children will talk about things they observe and ask questions about their familiar world. They will also be learning to appreciate significant family events and different family dynamics.

RE

In RE this term the children will be answering the question: ‘Which stories are special and why? The children will learn about stories special to Christians and Muslims and start to discuss similarities and differences between them.

PSHE

In PSHE this term, lessons will cover the theme – Being Me in my World.

Art

In art the children will be looking at different ways of making colours. The children will explore several methods to create their chosen colours.

PE

PE will now be on a Tuesday and Thursday. Children should come to school in their PE kit. PE kit should consist of a plain white t shirt, plain black shorts, and trainers.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate in contacting me. You can always grab me on the door, message on class dojo or give me a ring

Best Regards

Miss Mason