In our lessons this term, we are continuing to explore the fascinating world of the Ancient Maya in History, learning about their daily life, achievements, and impressive cities. In English, we will be enjoying an updated version of our class text The Magic Faraway Tree, using it to develop our reading and writing skills through imaginative stories and exciting adventures. In Geography, we are investigating where our food comes from, helping us to understand how it is grown, produced and transported around the world. In Design and Technology, we will explore the links between chocolate and Fairtrade, while designing and making our own chocolate-based product.

Week 2

In Art this week, we have been finishing off our fabulous project. The children have been exploring and experimenting with the chains and nets they have made to create their own piece of artwork.

Week 1

In RE we have looked at our initial assessment questions, focusing on the wisdom we have gained, what wisdom we want to pass onto others and how we can show love for all. The children generated some thoughtful answers, showing how amazing and kind our Pendle pupils are! We then looked at morals in fables and how they can teach us new things. We then choose some of our favourite ones. 
        
In PE, we have started our new unit on rounders. To help us with this, we have been revisiting our throwing and catching skills with accuracy to help us. We looked at how to catch correctly, avoiding crocodile catches so we didn't hurt ourselves. The progress in the first few lessons has been amazing to see and the children are very eager to develop their skills. 

In history, we explored the amazing things the Mayans invented, discussed what this told us about the Mayans and seeing if we still use them in life today. We were shocked by how many things might be different if the Mayans had not discovered or invented them. 
 

In English this week, we have been introduced to our new story focusing on The Magic Faraway Tree. We recapped our learning on prepositions by exploring our playground. We then read the first two chapters of the book and used book talk to give our thoughts and opinions about things we are puzzled by, interested in or things we'd like to know. The children generated some fantastic ideas.