As we continue our learning together; let's have a look at all of the exciting learning taking place.
English
We will enjoy reading Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura. Stone Age Boy is a favourite for anyone covering a topic on the stone age. Satoshi Kitamura perfectly blends fact with fiction in this wonderful tale. We will learn how to write a historical story by writing in past tense. We will also read the book 'How to wash a Whoolly Mammoth' by Michelle Robinson We will also write instructions for how to wash a mammoth of our own! Finally, we will learn all about the author Roald Dahl and write a report about his life. We will learn lots of new vocabulary when reading these texts and alongside our daily level 6 phonics and weekly guided reading there will something for everyone to enjoy this half term!
Maths
We will continue the year with multiplication and division. We will understand the concept of multiplication by using concrete manipulatives. We will move on to learn the grid method that can help us work out times table when they get too big! We will remember " When times tables start to grow, us a fact you already know!"
Moving on from that we will work on money and time.
Geography
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We will explore the countries of the UK and Europe. Naming countries, capital cities and finding these places, alongside where we live on a map. We will explore the highest mountain and rivers in our country and explore the physical and human features of Geography in our area. |
Science
In Autumn 2 we are learning all about 'Forces and Magnets'
Our Learning Objectives are:
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To explore what forces are and notice that some forces need contact between two objects.
To compare how things move on different surfaces.
To explore how magnetic forces work.
To be able to identify magnetic materials.
To investigate uses for magnets.
RE
Our Christian Value in R.E. this half term is GENEROSITY. We will be thinking about this at all times and discussing experiences we have. We will share how we can serve God by always believing in ourselves and others to become a good citizen. We will talk about how we can can show generosity when working and playing hard. We will discuss what it means and what qualities Jesus would like us to have in order to be a successful with this value.
In class we will be learning:
The main aims of this units are: What does it mean to follow God?
Make sense of belief:
• Make clear links between the story of Noah and the idea of covenant
Understand the impact:
• Make simple links between promises in the story of Noah and promises that Christians make at a wedding ceremony
Make connections:
• Make links between the story of Noah and how we live in school and the wider world.
ART
In Art we will be enjoying some sketch lessons. We will learn how to sketch flowers and create a flower using the process 'frottage' We will explore how artists use shape and textures to create their images. Another skill we will learn is shading to create tone
DT
In Design and Technology we will be creating decorated felt pouch.
Use a cross-stitch to join two pieces of fabric together.
Design and cut the template for a pouch.
Use cross-stitch and appliqué to decorate a pouch face.
Make a pouch that includes appliqué and cross-stitch.