This year you are lucky enough to have two different teachers and two teaching assistants within your class.

Mrs Bramwell -  Class teacher on a Monday and Tuesday

Mrs Chappels - Class teacher on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Mrs Seatree - Teaching assistant every morning. 

PE will take place every week. The days we have PE may change each week due to the weather and so it would be great to have a PE kit that can stay in all week/half term.

For PE sessions please bring the following:

- Black shorts, leggings or jogging bottoms

- White t-shirt or polo shirt

- Black pumps or trainers

If you are unable to provide the PE kit above, then please provide any suitable clothing for your child to do PE in.

Children now have a reading folder with their reading books and record in. For most children, books will be changed on a Monday and so the folder must be in their bags then.

When ready, children will receive a Book Bag Book which matches the sounds they have been learning in their RWI class. This book should be read at least 3 times and the questions and activities completed at the back.

Children will also bring home a copy of the storybook sheet they read in their reading class the week before. Please let them show off their reading skills when reading this. Please do not tell your child that their reading book is too easy because it is a chance for them to build fluency and comprehension.

It is also crucial that you listen to your child read  and ensure that you sign their reading record highlighting what they have read and how they performed. 

Homework will be set on a Tuesday through our online learning platform, SeeSaw. A link for which is placed below:

https://app.seesaw.me/#/login

All homework should be completed by the following Monday and will be checked by your teacher on this day. Please make sure that if you are having difficulties with the homework, that you contact your class teacher with plenty of time so that they can assist your child in its completion. In addition, the school also run a homework club which can really help support those children that struggle completing their tasks independently.

Topic - The Circle Of Life

As mathematicians, we will learn about shape, multiplication and division. We will:

• Identify and name common 2D shapes (such as circles, triangles, rectangles, pentagons)
• Identify and name common 3D shapes (such as cubes, cuboids, spheres, cones, and cylinders)
• Count the sides and vertices of 2D shapes
• Count the faces, edges, and vertices of 3D shapes
• Compare shapes and talk about their similarities and differences
• Use mathematical language such as edges, faces, curved, straight, vertices

• Make and count equal groups
• Use repeated addition to solve multiplication problems
• Write multiplication sentences (e.g. 3 × 5 = 15)
• Understand multiplication as “lots of”
• Use arrays (rows and columns) to represent multiplication
• Begin to learn the 2, 5 and 10 times tables

• Share objects into equal groups
• Group objects and count how many groups are made
• Use the language of divide, share, equal, and groups
• Solve simple division problems using practical equipment
• Understand the link between multiplication and division (fact families)

As writers, we will write a range of texts linked to The Dragon Machine. We will:

• Write clear, well-sequenced sentences that make sense to the reader
• Use capital letters and full stops consistently
• Use question marks and exclamation marks appropriately
• Expand sentences using conjunctions (and, but, because)
• Use descriptive vocabulary to describe characters and settings
• Re-read our writing to check it makes sense and make simple improvements
• Apply phonics knowledge to spell words accurately
• Write independently for a clear purpose linked to the story

As Scientists we will investigate and explore:

• What conditions do seeds need for growth?
• That seeds and bulbs have what they need within them to grow into a plant.
• What do seeds need to germinate?
• What effect does light have on plant growth?
• What are the stages of a plant life cycle?           
• Who is the Scientist Angie Burnett?

As learners of Religious Education we will:

Spring 1

• Talk about some simple ideas about Muslim beliefs about God, making links with some of the 99 Names of Allah
• Talk about some simple ideas about Muslim beliefs about God.
• Recognise some objects used by Muslims and suggest why they are important.
• Talk about some simple ideas about Muslim beliefs about God.
• Make links between what the Quran says and how Muslims behave.

Spring 2

• Make links between what the bible says and how Christians celebrate Easter.
• Talk about some simple ideas about Christian beliefs about God.
• Make links between what the bible says and how Easter is celebrated.
• Talk about why the Easter story is important to Christians.
• Recall the main events of the Easter story.
• Explain how Christians celebrate Easter and what it means to them.
• To understand why Easter is an important celebration for Christians.
• Ask and respond to questions about how Christians celebrate Easter and what it means to them.

As a Historian this term we will be exploring the questions:

• What was life like when Mary Anning was alive compared to now?
• How do I know about dinosaurs?
• How can I use sources to ask and answer questions?
• What is the legacy of Mary Anning?

As Artists this term we will:

• Looking at and responding to a range of artwork by the sculptor Andy Goldsworthy.
• Printing using natural resources.
• Re-creating some of the shapes we have seen using natural resources.
• Using the work of Andy Goldsworthy to influence our own 3d sculpture designs.
• Making and evaluating our designs.
• Photographing our own designs.

As Geographers this term we will be looking at our place in the world. We will:

• Naming and locating the seven continents on Earth.
• We will find out on which continent we live on and at how we could travel to the continent of Africa.
• Identify and locate the five oceans of the world. 
• Investigate the climate in Kenya and England in Europe compared to the country's weather and finding out about the seasons in each country.
• We will find out why Kenya is hotter than England by looking at where the countries are located in relation to the Equator, North and South Poles.
• We will find out which animals make their home in Kenya and what their habitat looks like. We will look at physical and human features of the Kenyan landscape.
• We will compare the lifestyle of a child living with the Masai tribe in a Kenyan village to our lifestyle in Timperley.
• We will use compass directions to move around map location on a grid.

As learners of PSHE we will answer the questions:

• How does my behaviour affect other people?
• Can I identify some of the things that can cause conflict with my friends?
• How can I look after somebody who has been bullied?
• Which physical contact do I like and which do I not like?
• What is a secret?
• Who do I work well with?
• What are the different types of bullying?
• How do I look after somebody who has been bullied?
• What are stereotypes?
• What information will I find on the Internet?
• Can I recall what we have learnt?

As Musicians we will:

• Sing a range of songs.
• Read musical notation.
• Learn how to play some chords on the ukulele.
• Perform to an audience.

As learners of computing, we will be completing 2 units. 

Spring 1 - Word Processing. We will:

• Use a word processing program to type simple text
• Enter text using a keyboard
• Use basic tools such as spacebar, backspace, and enter
• Change text size and colour with support
• Save their work with help
• Explain how word processing can be used to present information
• Use technology respectfully and responsibly.

Spring 2 - What is a computer. We will:

• Identify what a computer is and recognise different types of computers
• Explain that computers are used for different purposes
• Identify common computer parts (e.g. screen, keyboard, mouse or touchpad)
• Use basic vocabulary related to computers and technology
• Log in to a device with support and use it safely
• Follow simple instructions to use a computer or tablet