Work covered this term

English / Literacy (Speaking and listening, reading and writing)

This term the children will be writing non-chronological reports where they will learn how to structure their work, including an introduction and subheadings. Their story this time will be writing a Horrid Henry tale entitled ‘Horrid Henry and the school trip’. We will be focusing descriptive on language, adjectives and adverbs, as well as writing a concise for their final piece. In the last half term the children will be exploring nonsense poetry, including riddles and tongue twisters. The children will read, write and perform poetry.

Mathematics

At the beginning of the term children will be using their bonds to10 knowledge to add to the next ten or 100. In terms of number they will also be halving 2 or 3 digit numbers. In ‘Shape and Measure’children will learn to measure capacity in ml and l and compare the volume of liquid held in two beakers. They will revise analogue clock times and begin to read the digital clock as well as learning to read and use tables.

Science

During the term the children will be learning about plants, what plants need to survive and grow and how to grow grass from seeds and bean roots. The children will also learn about the lifecycles of insects.

I.C.T.

In the first half term the children will use the computer to ask and answer questions, searching for information on CDs and the internet.

In the second half term the children will develop their word processing skills.

R.E.

In the first half term the children will learn Jewish stories. They will learn about Moses, the Torah and that Jewish people belief that God is the creator.

In the second half term the children will learn about Jesus as a storyteller.

Geography

The children will be comparing gardens in different countries and thinking about the different foods grown across the World. We will also studying the school and the local area. They will produce maps and plans, compare and contrast the human and physical features of Prestbury Village will other places in the world.

Art and Design

This term the children will use used mixed media to create a range of pictures based on the topic of plants and animals.

Technology

The children will design and make a pop-up book.

Music

This term the children will create compositions based on a summer theme and will be singing and playing percussion instruments.

P.E.

During this term the children will be taught ball skills and will be encouraged to make their own games up.

PHSCE

The children will discuss global issues including pollution, endangered animals and sustainability.