| Subject | Profiles | Ideas for home |
| English | We will be reading and learning to write poems and stories about the Jungle. We will learn to gain information from our surrounding to inspire our ideas for writing. We will also gain inspiration from ‘Monkey Puzzle’ by Julia Donaldson and ‘The Jungle book’.
We will continue 1:1 reading and selecting books to read for pleasure in our library session. We will be looking for books on our chosen animal to support our work in other lessons.
We will also continue to have daily phonics sessions
| Can you visit a zoo, look at some pictures/books of the jungle? What animals do you see? What colours do you see? What words do you think of? Please bring them back to class and/or send some photos in to support your writing.
Have you seen the film ‘The Jungle book’? Which part is your favourite bit? Who is your favourite character? Why do you like them?
If possible, please continue to read at home with your child on a regular basis to develop confidence with books.
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| Maths
| We will be following the White Rose Maths scheme. We will be working on our shape skills in two differentiated groups. The topics this half term will include learning about 2D and 3D shapes, including properties. Each lesson pupils will complete a carousel of practical activities to support their learning in these areas. | What shapes can you see when you are out and about, or in the home? Can you name some 2D and 3D shapes that you see? What are the similarities and differences between them? |
| PSHE and
Citizenship
| We will be looking at Relationships. This will include positive and healthy friendships, family relationships and difficulties, different types of relationships and behaviour in these relationships. During all topics we will consider the emotions involved between individuals. | At home discuss the different relationships within the family. Talk about how these relationships may have changed over time. Consider who you would go to to discuss any problems with relationships at school or at home. |
| Computing | In computing we will start by learning how to keep our personal information safe. Next we will be looking at databases; how we collect information, how we input information and how we present this information. | When you are out and about look for data in the community, e.g. train or bus timetables, Can you make your own database, eg. What animals do you see? How many legs do they have? Do they have skin or scales? |
| Science | We will be learning about states of matter through a range of practical investigations. How big your balloon inflate when we mix bicarbonate of soda and vinegar together? Which biscuit will be the quickest to go soft when you dunk it in a hot drink? Can you ask some questions? Record some data. And make a conclusion? | What states of matter can you seen when out and about? Or in your home? Look at your dinner – what states can you see on the plate? Do you notice any changes of states? Please come and tell us about it. |
| Art | In Art we will be exploring different textiles. We will be exploring painted and printed fabrics, felted pictures, weaving, sewing, fabric collage and applique. We will take our inspiration from a range of artists including William Morris. Towards the end of half term we will be making our own Christmas textile crafts to sell. | What kinds of textiles can you see/explore at home? These could include clothes made from different materials, cushions, sensory toys. Which ones do you like the feel/look of? Can you find some spare favoured fabrics at home and sew them together? |
| PE | We are going to be working on our hockey skills. We will be learning to control, dribble, push and hit the ball whilst reflecting on our own and others performance. | Can you practise some ball skills at home? What will you do; throw, catch or kick the ball? Can you pass the ball to some friends or family? |
| Understanding the World -Community Safety | This half term we will be continuing to learn plan for our journeys, to keep ourselves safe. This will include looking after our wellbeing and developing healthy habits, problem solving on our journey, planning for a journey (including timekeeping and looking for landmarks).
| Can you plan for a journey at home? What method of transport will you use? Do you need to think about timings? What landmarks should you see on the way? |
| Understanding the World - Accessing and Living in the Wider World | Our focus for this half term will be ‘Money matters’. We will be learning where money comes from, how to look after it, should we save or spend it?, the difference between wanting and needing something, and going shopping.
| Do you have any money of your own at home? Or perhaps you will be given some. Where did it come from? Do you have a piggy bank to keep it safe, or does it go somewhere else? Do you choose to save it or spend it? Can you be given a small amount of a household budget to be in charge of on a shopping trip and a small list of things to buy with it. You need to find the items and pay for them, keep track of what you spend and write or draw your own receipt. |
| EHCP/PLGs | In this session we will be working on our EHCP targets. Pupils will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities to support their current PLGs (Personal Learning Goals). What will you choose to do; or play board/communication games with your peers or take part in our Puberty workshops? | Look at your current PLGs (please ask Miss S-B if you would like a copy of these to be sent home). Which ones could you work on at home? Do you need any resources to support you with this? Please ask the adults in class for anything that you may need. |
| History
(led by Nikki Wardell)
| Our topic is Life in Medieval Britain. We will be exploring a range of items linked with this period of time. It will include life in a medieval village and castle. We will be looking at some aspects of being a medieval knight, as well as making our own medieval peasant costume. We hope to experience some medieval activities such as archery. | Have you ever tried archery or embroidery – both linked with the Medieval era? Look at the story of Richard 3rd who was found under a car park! |
| DT (led by Nikki Wardell)
| We will continue to use our kitchen skills (linked with hygiene & safety). We will be looking at creating a mini enterprise linked with shortbread. More information to follow.
| When at home or in the community, look at different types of shortbread. Do you have a favourite type? Can you find a recipe for it? Please let us know what it is.
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| MFL - German
(led by Nikki Wardell)
| This half term we will be continuing learning some fun facts linked with Germany. The cultural experience will include some geography, music, art, customs etc. It will include trying to say some German words linked with greetings, numbers and objects. We will also try copy writing some of these words.
| When in the community look out for links with Germany, for example look out for some German cars or football teams that might be playing? Consider doing your own research on any German City. |
| RE
(Religious Education)
(Led by Nikki Wardell)
| Our topic this term is Christianity. Linking with the time of year, we will be looking at the traditional Nativity Story. We will have the opportunity to look at ith through story & poetry and artefacts and see if we can re –tell it.
We may also look at Christingle celebrations
| Do your Christmas Festivities at home include the traditional nativity story?
Consider watching the film Nativity.
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| We would love to hear about anything that you have done at home and celebrate this with the class. Please email any photos to Miss S-B (csadlerbar8rrf@nsix.org.uk), or pop a note in the diary. | |
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