2025-2026 - Term 1

English

Writing

This term in English, we will begin by learning about the features of instruction texts before writing our own sets of instructions, it would be great if you could look out for instructions such as recipes or game instructions at home.  We shall then explore the wonderful story of Greenling by Levi Pinfold and use this to write our own setting descriptions focusing on descriptive language.  

Reading

We are beginning the new term with a new story Anisha the Accidental Detective by Serena Patel,

  Through reading instruction lessons we will focus on fluency through use of our reading 'EARS'.  We will share our focus areas and some audio clips of our reading on the digital reading log, we can't wait to see what reading you do at home. 

Maths

This term in Maths, we will begin by learning about units of time, including days of the week and months of the year.  We shall also convert time between minutes and seconds.  Please practise telling the time at home using a clock or watch with hands.

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 - Are all Settlements the same?

This term in Geography we shall learn about different settlements and why people choose to live there.  We shall explore cities, towns and villages and compare them to one another. Through using secondary sources we shall learn where settlements are geographically and what the pros and cons might be of these locations.

Science- What different types of rocks are there?

This term we will learn all about rocks and soils.  We will explore and compare them looking at their features and using these to determine why some rocks and soils are used for different purposes.

PSHEE- What are families like?

This term in PSHEE, we shall learn about different types of families and get to know one another in our class communities as we start the term together.  We shall look at why families are so important and what the similarities and differences between all of our families are.

RE- How do Sikhs live?

This term in RE, we will build on our previous learning of different faiths as we explore people who follow Sikhism and learn about where they worship and what they believe about God.  We shall meet Surjit (one of our case study children) as he guides us through living life as a Sikh.

Art and Design - Pattern and Print

This term we shall be learn how artists create patterns and print, exploring techniques such as hatching and shading.  We will use the techniques that we learn to create some of our own artwork including collages.

PE

Fundamentals and Ball Skills

Our indoor unit of PE this term is fundamentals, where we will build on the previous learned skills to develop our balance, running, jumping and hopping skills.   We will apply these skills in our outdoor PE unit - Ball Skills - where we develop our tracking, throwing and catching techniques.

French - J'apprends le Francais (I am learning French)

In French this term we shall build on our phonics learning and begin to hear, say and write simple phrases about ourselves.

Design and Technology

This term we are focussing on Food and Nutrition. We will be investigating a balanced diet and finding out where our food comes from. We will be practising our food preparation skills and designing and making our own seasonal tarts.