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Welcome back Butterflies! 

Mrs Hinde and myself cannot wait to welcome you all back after a lovely break smiley

 

Below you will find lots of information about all the exciting things and the different topics we are learning this half term.

 

Our topic focus this term is 'Let's Grow!'

 

 

English

In English this term the children's Talk for Writing focus will be 'The Papaya that Spoke'.

 

Maths

In Maths this term we will be focusing on Money and Time.

 

Please continue to use Numbots and TT Rockstars as this really helps. 

 

Science

In Science this term we will be looking at Plants. Within this unit children will learn what plants need to stay healthy. The children will have the opportunity to carry out their own investigations. They will closely observe the inside of a seed and learn about the life cycle of a plant. 
 

 

Topic

This term we will be focusing on our topic  'Let's Grow!' 

By the end of this unit

  • Children will know what a farm is
  • Understand that different types of farms are used for different purposes
  • Explain why farms are important
  • Know that farms are in rural opposed to urban areas
  • Can identify some features of a farm and match them to their functions
  • Know the four compass points
  • Use appropriate locational language
  • Describe the differences between urban and rural areas
  • Identify ways in which towns and farms are different

 

 

 

RE

Within RE we will be asking the question: 'How can we learn from sacred books?;

 

Computing

In Computing we will be looking at Digital Music.

 

PSHE

PSHE lessons will cover the theme - Relationships.

 

 

Art

Within Art we will be looking at Animal Art. 

 

PE

PE will be on Monday and Tuesday, so please ensure they come in their PE kit. PE kit consists of plain white t-shirt, plain black shorts and trainers.

 

This term we have exciting news!!!! Forest school and swimming is starting!! Swimming on a Tuesday afternoon for Year 2's and then Forest School for Year 1's Friday afternoon... don't forget your kit! 

 

Homework

Spellings will be handed out on a Friday to practise for the following Friday. Please continue to use Spelling Shed and Numbots to support at home. Reading books will be changed every Monday but please ensure you bring your reading book and record everyday. 

 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask myself or Mrs Hinde.

Miss Mawby smiley

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