Years 1 & 2 – Robins Class

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’.

In English, we will be looking at the fairy-tale story ‘Rapunzel’. The children will use the ‘Talk for Writing’ process to learn a shortened version of the story and then create a story map to help. We will then innovate the shortened version of the story by changing different parts. Then the children will have a go at writing their own fairy-tale.

In Phonics, Year 1 will be looking at different ways to spell the /or/, /air/, /ue/, /oy/ and /ar/ sound while Year 2 will be looking at different ways to spell the /h/, /k/, /r /t/ and /z/ sound.

In Maths:
Year 1 are continuing on with the unit numbers to 50. Then we will move onto an introduction to length and height as well as an introduction to weight and volume.
Year 2 are carrying on with the unit on length and height. We will then move onto the properties of shape and start to look at fractions.

In Science, we will be learning about plants. The children will learn about the different parts of a plant and what a plant needs. We will also learn about evergreen and deciduous trees as well as learning about some of the plants we eat!

In Geography this half term our topic is the seven continents. We will first look at what a continent is and learn the name of the seven continents. Then each week we will discover more about each continent.

In Art this half term our topic will be ‘paintings of children’.
During the unit we will be looking at the artist William Hogarth and his painting called ‘the Graham children’. The children will study this painting and compare clothes and toys/games from the past with the present. They will do the same with the paintings Little Girl in the Armchair by Mary Cassat and Children’s Games by Pieter Bruegel.
Finally, we will revisit cubism in a bit more depth and study this through ‘the scrabble game’ by David Hockney.

In R.E. our focus will be the Gospels. We will learn how Christians believe that Jesus brought good news (friendship, peace and forgiveness) because he was a friend to the friendless. We will find out about the instructions that Jesus gave on how to behave.

In PSHE our topic is managing safety and risk. We will think about situations which may entail risk and how this makes us feel. We will also talk about strategies to have in risky situations. We will then discuss safety contexts and familiar places the children enjoy and how to keep safe there. Finally we will look at basic first aid and how to reduce risk.

This half term we will be learning the skill ‘striking and fielding’. We will learn how to develop our balance and co-ordination when holding a racket, hitting a ball or beanbag and when using a cricket bat.
Our other PE session will be led by KICK and we will be athletics.

This half term in Computing our unit of work will be making music. To start with we will listen to pieces of music and talk about how they make us feel. We will then move onto learning about rhythm and patterns and moving towards creating digital music.