Maths
Place value, addition and subtraction and multiplication and division
In these units, the children will be exploring numbers up to 1000, leaning to use a number line, compare and order numbers up to 1000. We will then move on to adding and subtracting numbers up to 1000 which include exchanging. Finally before Christmas we will be looking at our 3, 4 and 6 times tables.
English
Stone Age boy and Aesop’s Fables
This term in English, we will be exploring the books The Stone Age Boy and Aesop’s Fables. Through these texts, children will investigate the characters, settings, and storylines, as well as reflect on the thoughts and feelings of the characters. They will take part in a variety of writing activities including diaries, narratives, lists, instructions, and character descriptions. As part of the unit, children will also have the opportunity to write their own narrative and a recount. Throughout the term, they will develop important skills such as prediction, analysis, inference, writing techniques and grammar.
Science
Animals including human
During this unit of work, children will learn about the structure of the human skeleton and how the muscles also work alongside the skeleton to support and protect the human body. They will then look at how skeletons differ in different animals.
Rocks
During this unit of work, children will explore different rocks and soils. They will classify and group together rocks based on their appearance as well as their physical properties. They will learn how the Earth is made up of different rocks and fossils and begin to explain how some of the different rocks are formed. Children will also look at fossils, what they are and how they are formed in rock.
PSHE
Growth mindset and Families
To identify characteristics of growth and fixed mind-sets. To suggest ideas to help develop a growth mind-set.
Relationships
Learning that families are varied and differences must be respected; understanding physical and emotional boundaries in friendships; exploring: the roles of bully, victim and bystander; how behaviour affects others; manners in different situations and learning about bereavement.
PE
Autumn 1 – Swimming
Autumn 2 Swimming
RE
Our question we will look at throughout the year is ‘Who should we follow?’
The religions we will look at this term is Christianity and Hindusim.
Computing
Autumn 1 – Computing systems and networks – connecting computers
The children will develop understanding of digital devices, including inputs, processes and outputs and understand that a digital device is made up of several parts.
Autumn 2 – Creating media – Stop-frame animation
In this unit, the children will learn how animations are used to enhance a presentation and that planning is a pivotal part of the design process. We will explore that still images are used in animations and how to take images appropriately.
MFL
Autumn 1 – I’m learning French
Here the children will be introduced to French as this will be their first time learning it. They will be exposed to some important vocabulary and learning how to say simple phrases.
Autumn 2 – Colours and numbers
Here the children will start to learn their numbers and colours in French
