Years 1 & 2 – Robins Class

In English, we will be looking at the book ‘Caveman Dave’. The children will use the ‘Talk for Writing’ process to learn the story and create a story map. We will then innovate the story by changing parts like the setting. Then they will have a go at writing their own story about what Caveman Dave does in a day. We will also have a non-fiction unit on instructions where the children will make a cave for Caveman Dave and then write instructions on how to make it.
In Phonics, Year 1 will be recapping the initial code sounds learnt last year before looking at different ways to spell the /ae and /ee/ sound while Year 2 will be looking at different ways to spell the /ae/, /d/, /ee/ and /i/ sound.

In Maths:
Year 1 our first unit is numbers to 10. We will then move onto part-whole within 10 and finish with the unit addition and subtraction with 10.
Year 2 will start by looking at numbers to 100. Then we will move onto two units of addition and subtraction.

In Science, we will be learning about the human body with a focus on senses. We will first look at the human body and what we already know. Then we will look into the senses individually and why each sense is important/what we use it for. Finally, we will discover more about sensory impairment.

In Geography this half term our topic is spatial sense. Within this topic we will learn about aerial views and look at maps. We will learn about compass points and how to draw a map. Year 2 will look at maps of the local area and start to look at finding locations on a world map.

In Art this half term our focus will be colour. The children will be reminded of primary colours and look at secondary colours. They will start to learn about colours being described as warm or cool and learn about tints and shades of colours. We will look at the paintings ‘A Bigger Splash’ by David Hockney and Monet’s ‘Shadows on the Sea’ and ‘The Sea at Fecamp’. We will use these paintings as inspirations to paint our own sky and sea.

In R.E. our focus will be on Christianity. We will be learning about ‘the prodigal son’ and how God is forgiving and loving. We will think about how we show love and forgiveness.

In PSHE our topic is Beginning and Belonging. In this unit children will learn how to make the classroom feel a safe place where they can learn safely and happily. They will recap on how to build relationships in the class and how to cope with new situations. They will identify adults who can help them if they need support and know how to ask for help.

Our PE lessons this half term will be around the skills sending, receiving, attacking and defending. The children will learn basic ball handling skills learning to control a ball when rolling, bouncing, throwing and catching. They will also progress from simple underarm catching to simple overarm throwing.
Our other PE session will be led by KICK.

This half term in Computing our unit of work will be Information Technology around us. Within this unit we will learn what information technology is and where we have seen it at home and in the world. We will think about how IT improves our word and understand how to use IT safely.

In English, we will be looking at the book ‘Monty the Hero’. The children will use the ‘Talk for Writing’ process to learn a diary entry of Monty’s dream and create a story map. We will then innovate the diary entry by changing part. Then the children will have a go at writing their own diary entry with a focus on using time words and adjectives to describe.
In Phonics, Year 1 will be looking at different ways to spell the /oe/, /er/, /e/ and /ow/ sound while Year 2 will be looking at different ways to spell the /oe/, /n/ and /er/ sound.

In Maths:
Year 1 are continuing on with the unit addition and subtraction with 10. We will then move onto to unit 2D and 3D shape before finishing with numbers to 20.
Year 2 are carrying on with a unit of addition and subtraction before moving onto a unit on money

In Science, we will be learning about animals and their needs. We will start by learning about the different ways animals can be grouped. (fish, amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles or carnivores, herbivores and omnivores) Then we will look at animals as pets and what they need before learning about how we can describe animals.

In History this half term our topic is discovering history. Within this topic we will learn about the difference between past and present. We will think about how historians can use family trees to look at the past and how an archaeologist can discover more about the past. We are lucky to be having a zoom session from the London Transport Museum who will show us objects from the past and look at how transport has changed over time in London.

In Art this half term our focus will be line. The children will learn about the different types of line: straight, curved, zig-zag and wavy. Children will look at artwork from Rembrandt, Miro and Klee. They will consider how these artists have used line in their work. We will also think about how lines can be made using different materials before the children use lines to create their own piece of art.

In R.E. our focus will be on Christianity. We will be learning about how Christians believe the word was created. We will learn about each of the seven days and the order in which Christians believe the world was created. We will discuss how Christians believe that this shows God’s greatness.

In PSHE our topic is Anti-bullying. In the first unit children will learn to describe bullying and recognise some examples. They will think about things that happen in friendships and how you should react. We will also think about how people who are bullied might feel and ways in which school prevents bullying.

This half term we are lucky enough to have a dance specialist teaching the children. She will base her dance lessons around the topic of animals to link to our Science!
Our other PE session will be led by KICK and we will be doing the sport basketball/netball.

In English, we will be looking at the book ‘Six Dinner Sid’. The children will use the ‘Talk for Writing’ process to learn part of the story and then create a story map. We will then innovate the story by changing different parts. Then the children will have a go at writing their own story.

In Phonics, Year 1 will be looking at different ways to spell the m/oo/n, /ie/ and b/oo/k sound while Year 2 will be looking at different ways to spell the /v/, m/oo/n and /j/ sound.

In Maths:
Year 1 are continuing on with the unit 2D and 3D. We will then move onto the unit numbers to 20 and start to look at addition and subtraction within 20.
Year 2 are carrying on with the unit on money. We will then move onto several units of multiplication and division.

In Science, we will be learning about the seasons and weather. We will start by learning about the four different seasons. Then we will look at weather and different tools that are used to gather information about weather. We will then explore different types of cloud before finishing by learning about certain types of weather that can be dangerous.

In Geography this half term our topic is the United Kingdom. Each lesson will be a focus on one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. We will find out about their flags, their capital cities, where they are located on a map and facts about the country.

In Art this half term our topic will be architecture. We will start by learning what architecture is and look at the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. Then we will look at the features of different buildings with a focus of Southwark Cathedral. Finally we will design and make our own building.

In R.E. our focus will be on Christianity. We will be learning about incarnation. We will find out about the birth of baby Jesus and the role that plays in the nativity. We will learn about how Christians believe Jesus is God in human form.

In PSHE our topics are Working Together and Financial Capability. Within our first unit we will learn to recognise and develop our own strengths and skills. We will also work on developing our communication skills and group work skills. In our second unit we will learn about money and where our money may come from. We will learn about things that we need to buy and things we may choose to buy as well as know what charities are for.

This half term our unit will be gymnastics. We will start by learning how to carry and place the apparatus. We will then learn to travel safely in different ways and at different speeds and levels. We will also learn to make and hold different shapes before starting to link actions to make a sequence.

Our other PE session will be led by KICK and we will be doing the sport netball.

This half term in Computing our unit of work will be Robot algorithms. We will start by learning about how a series of instructions can be described as a sequence. We will find out what happens when we change the order or instructions as well as making predictions about the outcome of a sequence. We will end by designing our own algorithm.

In English, we will be looking at the book ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’. The text will be used to create a set of instructions. The children will use the ‘Talk for Writing’ process to learn a set of instructions and then create a text map to help. We will then innovate the instructions by changing different parts. Then the children will have a go at writing their own set of instructions.
In Phonics, Year 1 will be looking at different ways to spell the /u/, /s/ and /l/ sound while Year 2 will be looking at different ways to spell the /g/, /f/, /m/ and /or/ sound

In Maths:
Year 1 are continuing on with the unit addition and subtraction within 20. Then we will move onto numbers to 50. We will end with an introduction to length and height.
Year 2 are carrying on with the unit on multiplication and division. Then we will move onto a unit on statistics. We will end with a unit on length and height and properties of shape.

In Science, we will be learning about taking care of the Earth. Children will discover different ways that they can take of the Earth. They will find out about which resources are natural and which are manufactured. The children will also learn about logging, pollution and recycling.

In History this half term our topic is ‘Kings, Queens and Leaders’. We will start by learning about what a king/queen is and what their job is. We will then look at some key kings from the past including King John I, Henry III and Charles I. We will also learn what a parliament is and learn more about Oliver Cromwell.

In Art this half term our topic will be ‘Style in Art/Narrative Art’.
During the unit we will be looking at the artists Seurat, Van Gogh, Tintoretto, Uccello and Moreau. The different styles and techniques we will be learning about are pointillism and brushstrokes. The children will practice these techniques themselves. Children will also explore the concept of narrative in art and how artists depict characters in their work. They will sketch a scene from the story ‘George and the Dragon.

In R.E. our focus will be on Christianity. The topic we will be focusing on is ‘Salvation’ and thinking about the question ‘why does Easter matter to Christians?’
The children will be able to recognise that Incarnation (covered last half term) and Salvation are part of the ‘big story’ of the bible. They will listen to stories of Holy Week and Easter from the bible and recognise a link with the idea of Salvation (Jesus rescuing people) and that Jesus gives instructions about how to behave. Children will be reminded that Easter is an important part of the bible and that Easter (spring) signifies ‘new life’.

In PSHE our topic is SRE.
Year 1 will be learning the main external parts of the bodies of humans, including the names for sexual parts. They will also learn to describe what their bodies can do and how to keep themselves clean/the importance of basic hygiene practices.
Year 2 will be learning about the human life cycle. They will consider the ways they have changed physically since they were born and the responsibilities they now have. They will also learn how the needs of babies and young children are met by their families.

This half term we will finish out unit on gymnastics. Then we will move onto OAA. Our gymnastics will finish by learning about different types of rolls and creating a sequence of movements.
Our other PE session will be led by KICK and we will be learning about the sport tennis.

This half term in Computing our unit of work will be pictograms. We will be learning how to use a tally chart to record and represent data as well as how to compare tally charts. Then we will learn how to record and present data as a pictogram on a computer as well as answering questions such as ‘most’ and ‘least’.