Here is an overview of our learning this half term. 

English - We are exploring stories with repetitive patterns and stuctures, as well as practising a range of non-fiction writing.
Maths Units:
Y1 - Geometry: 2D & 3D Shape , Sequencing and Sorting, Fractions, Capacity and Volume, Money & Time
Y2 - Geometry: 2D & 3D Shape, Counting, Multiplication and Sorting, Statistics, Fractions, Capacity and Volume, Money & Time
Science - Everyday Materials. We will distinguish between objects and the material/s they are made from. We will then test the different properties of materials i.e. waterproofness, absorbency.
PE - Dance!
RE - We are continuining our exploration of Christianity and will discuss why Christians see Jesus as the light of the world. We will also learn about Advent and Christmas.
PRSHE -  Valuing Differences... What is the same and different about us? We will be exploring our similarities and differences, considering how being kind to ourselves and others is always important. We will explore the concept of bullying too, discussing what it is and its impact on others.
Music - We're exploring how to use our voices and instruments to make different sounds and play simple rhythms in time with a steady beat. We’re also learning to work together and take on different roles when performing as a group.

The following subjects continue over Autumn 1 and Autumn 2:

History - What is history? We will learn about what history is, placing significant life events on a timeline and talking about the past and present.
Geography - What is it like here? We will explore our school grounds, creating and exploring maps before then making our own suggestions for how areas could be improved.
Art - Drawing: We are going to explore and share our opinions on the work of LS Lowry. We will then investigate techniques and effects used by the artist and apply these within our own artwork.
DT - Sliders and Levers: We will investigate different slider and lever mechanisms, practise creating our own and then apply those skills to create our own greetings cards.

 

Week 2

Week 2 - Owl Board

In History, we have been learning about holidays in the past. We wrote questions to find out what Mrs Nunns’ holidays were like when she was a little girl. Mrs Nunns visited us and shared her holiday memories and showed us some photographs.

     

Year 1's were learning how to count in multiples of 2s and 5s in Maths this week. We sang a song, chanted as we marched, hopped, skipped and used our hands with a partner to count in 5s to 60.

As part of our English work this week, we reflected on Remembrance Day, learned key vocabulary to write a glossary and created a poppy to wear during the two minutes' silence

In PE, we enjoyed learning Samba moves!  Miss Markham thinks we will be the next Strictly Come Dancing contestants! 

Week 1

Week 1 - Owl Board

In Maths Year 1s were learning about shapes. We sorted pyramids and spheres. We thought a cone was like a pyramid but it doesn't have any triangle faces. 

In Science we started our unit on Everyday Materials. We sorted objects by the different materials they are made from. Which materials can you find around your home?

      

In English, we read a range of Firework Poems.  We collated verbs in order to describe the movement and sound of fireworks to help us to innovate a poem. 

We are studying the artist L. S. Lowry in Art. We worked collaboratively to draw buildings in his style, using tone and shade with sketching pencils.

   

We drew a simple map of the school Infant playground in Geography and we created a key.