| Strand and Profile | Profiles in Class | Ideas for Home |
| Communication and Literacy | In our English lessons we will be reading the Bethan Woollvin adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood named ‘Little Red’. We will be following our Talk 4 Writing scheme beginning with our immersion into the book, story and characters. We will explore the text, characters and message of the story. We describe the character of Little Red and the Wolf, discussing similarities and differences and overall characteristics. Towards the middle of the term we will begin our imitation part of the scheme where we will learn a shortened, five sentence story and begin short burst writing. We will continue with our weekly Library sessions where we can read for pleasure and enjoyment while working on our reading skills. We will also complete 1:1 Reading each week. | Read your book from the Library at home with your family before bringing it back to school. Can you visit a Library in your local area too?
Please bring your Twinkl reading book and Library book in each week to be changed.
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| Mathematics and Problem Solving | In our Maths lessons we will be learning about addition and subtraction for a few weeks before moving onto shape. We will be focusing on adding and subtracting using number bonds and numbers within 10 – 50. We will then explore doubling numbers and rules that apply to these mathematical processes. Towards the end of the term we will do a recap of shape and repeated patterns.
In Computing we will start the term off with a lesson on e-safety and how to remain safe online. We will then focus on word processing and using technology to type, leading to lessons on writing messages, captions and emails to one another.
| Can you complete some of your own addition and subtraction questions? Also, have a look around your home for different shapes. See if you can sort them into categories…
Remember to use your safety knowledge when on devices at home. See if you can find different ways to type and write on different technology devices.
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| Personal Development | In our PSHE lessons we will be learning about self-esteem and self-identity. We will begin by discussing things that we like, are important to us etc. before thinking about what we like about ourselves and what we are good at. We will then look at our wider identify and what is important to us. We understand this is a complex topic so we will take small steps to discuss these complex topics. | Please feel free to communicate freely if there are any elements of PSHE that we can support your child with in school and at home which aims to ensure knowledge, skills and understanding to lead confident, healthy and independent lives. |
| Physical Development
| In our P.E. lessons we will be working on multi-skills and completing different games. We will be focusing our P.E. lessons around our personal learning goals. This lesson will be taught by Tracey.
| As it is colder and darker outside, can you do some indoor activities? Maybe some yoga or dance workouts… |
| Understanding the World - Science
| We will have one themed day of Science at the end of this half term. Our topic will be materials. We will spend a whole day learning about everyday materials and their properties and functions.
| Have a look at the different materials around your home. Can you sort them and discuss their different properties?
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| Understanding the World - Geography | Our humanities lesson this half term will be Geography. We will be reading a picture book called ‘Outside’. Pupils will then explore their local area and look at ways we can improve the area around us.
(Taught by Tracey).
| As the weather gets better, have a look around your local area and see if you can think of ways to improve it. |
| Understanding the World - MFL | We will also have a themed day of MFL where we will be learning about Germany! We will find Germany on a map, learn about their culture, life, food, language and lots more! | |
| Understanding the World - RE | R.E. day all about Buddhism. We will explore beliefs and how people celebrate their religion. | |
| Expression and Creativity - Art | Our topic in Art this half term is block printing. We will do this with a focus on birds, drawing inspiration from local artists. We will explore printing with paint using different mediums including foods, stamps and by making our own printing tools. We will then make prints of different birds.
| Can you do some bird watching in your local area and have a look at their different features? |
| Expression and Creativity - DT | In D.T. our topic is bread. We will have a taster lesson on different bread and rate which ones were our favourite. We will then use our cooking lesson slot to make different kinds of bread. | Please remember your snack and cooking money so we can bake lots of exciting things. |
| Personalised Learning | Pupils will complete activities towards their EHCP targets and PLGs every week. Learning will be sent home on EFL for families to see and discuss with your child.
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| Key information | Claire will be out of class Tuesday morning on PPA. Tracey will teach P.E and Geography during this time. Library sessions will be on Wednesday afternoon. | |
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