Caterpillar Class

Subject

Content

English

In English this half term, we will begin by focusing on our senses in a piece of poetry. Next we will focus on describing settings within our writing. We will once again we using the Talk4Writing approach, beginning with our cold write, before moving through the innovation and independent stages. Our model text this half term is The Snow Queen which will provide us with a high-quality example. We will be working on consistently using on our non-negotiables of full stops and capital letters. Furthermore, to improve the content of our writing, we will be using tools such as adjectives, verbs, similes. During this half term, we will be reading Gorilla by Anthony Browne. We will be developing our reading fluency and intonation, as well as all of the VIPERS skills (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Evidence, Retrieval and Summarise).

Maths

In maths, we will be focusing on two areas of learning. The first is ‘Numbers to 100’. During this unit, we will be reviewing and strengthening place value knowledge, as well as sequencing, reasoning and problem solving.  The second is 'Addition and subtraction'. In this unit, we will practice using concrete, abstract and written methods to add and subtract. 

Science

In science will be learning about the human body. We will cover our skeleton and muscles, digestion and healthy eating, circulation and taking care of our bodies. 

History 

In history we will be investigating the Ancient Egyptians. We will consider why the River Nile was so important to their civilisation and look at keys figures including Tutankhamun and Howard Carter. We will also learn about pyramids, mummification and hieroglyphics.

Religious Education

In R.E. this half term, we will be learning about Judaism. We will find out about Synagogues and what Jewish families do to celebrate Shabbat.

Music

In music, the theme for this half term is Orchestra’s. During this unit the children will develop their understanding of dynamics, timbre, sound and tempo. The children will hear music from traditional tales such as ‘The Three Little Pigs’.

Physical Education

During P.E. this half term, the children will be focusing on two areas: ball skills and fundamental skills. In both areas, the children will be building on their skills from previous years as well as developing and applying new skills.

Computing

In computing, the children will learning about what a computer is and recognising different forms of technology. 

Art

In art, we will be developing our knowledge about primary and secondary colours. We will be focussing on the artwork of Van Gough and how he used primary and secondary colours to create his famous paintings. 

Personal, Social and Health Education

In P.S.H.E., children will be learning about rights, rules and responsibilities. We will look at what responsibilities we have and how they change as we grow older.