2024-2025 - Term 5

English

Writing

This term in English, we will be using 'The Tunnel' by Anthony Browne to inspire our writing.   We shall be trying to persuade one of the main characters to go through the tunnel, focussing on persuasive language - look out for us trying to us it at home! We shall then plan our own version of the story.

Reading

  Through reading instruction lessons we will continue to focus on fluency through use of our reading 'EARS'  We will build on our previous reading of fiction as we explore how the author builds suspense and tension.

Maths

This term in Maths, we will begin by revisiting and extending how we use written methods to add and subtract.   Through engaging activities and problem-solving tasks, children will build a strong foundation in these key mathematical concepts.  We shall also analyse data through pictograms and bar charts.

You can support our learning at home by encouraging us to access Times Table Rockstars and helping us learn our KIRFs. 

Maths- KIRFS (Key Instant Recall Facts)

Short regular practise makes such a difference!

Geography- Why do Rainforests matter?

This term in Geography we shall learn all about the rainforest, we will build on our Geography skills and knowledge as we learn about the location and features of the rainforests including the damage done by humans.

Science- What do the parts of a plant do?

This term we will build on our experiences of identifying and growing plants in Key Stage 1 as we learn about the absorption and transport of water and nutrients and the role of the leaf in making food and explore the requirements of plants for life and growth (air, light, water, nutrients from soil, and room to grow). 

PSHEE- Why should we eat well and look after our teeth?

This term in PSHEE, we will be building on our science work from KS1 as we learn about healthy eating, and how to make positive food choices.

RE- How is forgiveness important to people of different faiths?

This term in RE, we will build on our previous learning of different faiths as we explore forgiveness across faiths and its importance to different people.  We will use these ideas to form our own view about forgiveness in our own lives.

PE

Gymnastics

This term we shall be created sequences by linking movements individually, with a partner and as a whole class.