| Subject | Profiles | Ideas for home |
| Maths | In Maths we will be doing lots of different activities related to numbers. We will be learning about subitising and the composition of numbers. We will also be focussing on types of measurement e.g. length, capacity, mass and time. | At home the children could do lots of different activities related to measurement e.g. which object weighs the most, does a container hold more than another? Is something longer than another? |
| English | In English we will be learning about stories with a theme. We will be reading stories by the suthor Oliver Jefferes. We will also be looking at traditional rhymes and non-fiction letters and postcard writing. | At home you could read a variety of different stories and poems relating to the theme of Our Planet. |
| Science
(Understanding the World)
| In Science we will been learning about common wild and garden plants. We will be growing and maintaining our own plants. We will also be looking at living things and their habitats and look at how animals have been affected by the changes in the Arctic/Antarctic/Amazon and other habitats.. | • At home you could go on a hunt to try and find different types of plants or maybe try growing a flower or a type of vegetable so the children can watch the process at home. |
| PSHE and
Citizenship
(Led by Hannah W)
(Understanding the World)
| In Personal, Social, Health and Emotional lessons the children will be learning to reflect on the impact we have on our local environment as well as each other. We will discuss daily how they might be feeling and why in order to develop our own emotional understanding and literacy. We will discuss what it means to look after ourselves, others and our environment and how we might affect the feelings of others. | At home the children could talk about their feelings and how these can impact on our daily lives. Think of strategies to help the children cope with their different feelings. |
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Art / DT
(Creative)
| In Art we will be learning about Texture snd pattern – We will be looking at prints/designs/techniques from around the world. In DT we will be joining fabrics, decorating and personalising. We will be taking influences from art techniques from around the world | The children can enjoy different types of artwork at home using different materials with a variety of textures e.g printing with vegetables. |
| PE | In PE we will be exploring Dance – explore, sequence and perform - using various musical influences from around the world. | PE is something that get done at anytime at home. Something as simple as going for a walk or dancing to their favourite music.
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| Humanities
History / Geography
| In History we will be learning about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally (look at changes in Arctic/Antarctic, Amazon and Rainforests etc). In Geography we will be looking at animals from our local area and around the world. | The children could find our about different animals and where they live around the world. |
| Music
(Led by Hannah W)
| In music we will be learning about World music – Focusing on songs from around the world | At home the children can listen to a variety of songs from different countries – How do they make them feel? |
| RE
(Understanding the World)
| In RE we will be learning about Hinduism. We will be looking at how Hindus celebrate and where they worship.
| At home the children could find out about ‘Holi’ also known as the ‘Ferstival of colours’. |
| MFL
(Understanding the world)
| In MFL we will be focussing on the country Germany. We will be learning some simple German and also look at food that is eaten in this country.
| At home the children could practise simple words in German e.g. Guten Morgen means Good morning |
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