English.

This term we will be using The Tin Forest to inspire us in our writing.

We will be:                         

• describing a setting using expanded noun phrases
• looking at how the character of the old man changes from the start of the story to the end of the story
• writing instructions to help someone build a tin forest
• writing a diary entry for the old man
• writing our own alternative versions of the story
• researching rainforest animals and writing our own non-chronological reports

We will use Purple Mash to plan , design and create our own information page about these animals too.             

We will read a range of poems and write our own versions.

Maths.

This term we will be focusing on the following areas:

Our x2,3,5 and 10 multiplication facts and related division facts.

• We will build upon our knowledge of addition, subtraction , multiplication and division.
• We will use a range of practical equipment, drawings and written methods.
• We will investigate solving problems using all 4 operations .
• We will develop the use of mathematical language when talking about our learning and explain how we found our answers.
• We will look at patterns in numbers e.g If I know that 3 + 7 = 10 I know that 30 + 70 =100.
• We will find fractions of numbers and shapes including half, thirds, quarters, three quarters ( and recap half being the same as two quarters).
• We will continue to read scales for mass, capacity, length and capacity and compare measure using more than , less than and equals signs ( >,< and =).
• We will learn to tell the time to the nearest 5 minutes ( analogue clock only) and solve problems using time.

Science.

Living Things and Their Habitats.

Our Science for this term includes Scientists and Inventors ( linked with British Science Week).

We will learn about the work of famous scientists and inventors from the past, researching who they were and what they did to change our world.

We will also be learning about animals and their habitats.

We will learn about how to group things that are alive, dead and never alive.

We will learn about  life processes ( movement, respiration, sensitivity, growth, reproduction, excretion and nutrition).

We will look at different habitats and identify the plants and animals that will be found in these environments. We will learn about how plants and animals adapt to live and survive in different conditions.

History.

Travel and Transport

This term we will be learning all about transport through the ages.

We will order different methods of transport on our own timelines and investigate how inventions have changed our world.

We will begin our journey with the Vikings and looking at longboats, making our own models.

We will learn about how the steam engine was created and how trains changed the way people travel.

We will learn about airplanes and hot air balloons and learn about how the first attempts to fly were not always successful!

We will learn about how the first car was invented.

We will learn about the inventors behind these wonderful creations including George Stephenson and the Wright Brothers.

We will also learn about the role of aircraft in wars, learning about the clothes and equipment that helped the pilots flying these planes.

Design Technology.

This term we will be designing, making and evaluating our own vehicles.

We will investigate attaching wheels and axles. We will investigate different toy vehicles and identify and name different parts of the vehicle and also their functions.

RE.

Our RE for this term is Gospel which means good news. We will learn about how Jesus brought good news to all of his people.

We will also learn about Salvation and answer the question ,why does Easter matter to Christians?

P.E

P.E will be taught by Mr. Parker ( Tuesday ) and Mrs. Brooks ( Thursday)

This term P.E will focus on co-ordination, throwing and catching.

We will also continue with our work on creating and performing sequences in gymnastics.

Computing.

This term our computing is Creating Pictures. 

•  We will  describe the main features of impressionist art.
• We will  explain what pointillism is.
• We will describe the main features of Piet Mondrian’s work.
•  We will use 2Paint a Picture to create art based upon this style.
• We will  describe the main features of art that uses repeating patterns.
• We will use 2Paint a Picture to create art by repeating patterns in a variety of ways.
• We will combine more than one effect in 2Paint a Picture to enhance patterns
• We will describe surrealist art.
• We will use the eCollage function in 2Paint a Picture to create surrealist art using drawing and clipart.

Music.

Our music this term is based upon a fun, reggae song called Zootime.                                    We will continue to use Charanga to listen to a range of different reggae songs , appraise and compose our own music using Purple Mash, Charanga and musical instruments.

We will learn the words to the song Zootime and play the glockenspiels in accompaniment. 

We will enjoy using the rhythm games and develop our use of musical vocabulary.

PSHE.

Our PSHE is called Digital Wellbeing and is all about being safe online.

We will focus on:

• how the internet and digital devices can be used safely to find things out and to communicate with others L8. about the role of the internet in everyday life
•  rules and age restrictions that keep us safe
• basic rules to keep safe online, including what is meant by personal information and what should be kept private; the importance of telling a trusted adult if they come across something that scares them 
• that sometimes people may behave differently online, including by pretending to be someone they are not
• how to respond safely to adults they don’t know
• that not all information seen online is true

MFL.

This term we will be learning some simple Italian words and phrases.

We will focus on:

• counting to 10
• saying hello and goodbye
• saying good morning and good afternoon ( to answer the register)
• colour words
• names of foods and places