Art

Colour and Shape – using the work of artists such as Kandinsky, Delaunay and Monet as inspiration, we will learn about primary colours, secondary colours, warm and cool colours, tints and shades and mix colours to draw geometric shapes, using natural objects.

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Computing

Computing systems and networks – we will explore how Information Technology benefits society in different places such as the home and libraries. Whilst discussing the responsible use of technology, and how to make smart choices.

Creating Media – we will recognise that different devices can be used to capture photographs and will gain experience capturing and editing photos. We will use this knowledge to recognise that images we see may not be real.

 

Design and Technology

Making gingerbread men will include the history of spicing and flavours of some of our common food. Pizza making will also involve making dough and designing toppings.

 

English

We will study the story of the ‘Owl Babies’ to retell story in present tense and introduce description of setting. Folklore and how stories were passed down orally, will be taught through reading Arabian Nights Aladin/Sinbad/Ali Baba and our own instructions will be written using knowledge from the narrative. As we approach Christmas, we will learn about some classic literature, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

 

History

In the second half of the Autumn Term, we will be learning about the Roman invasion of Britian and how they influenced the town and cities we live in today.

 

Geography

Spatial Sense - In the first half of the Autumn Term, we are developing our sense of space by drawing a map of the school and the local area and use these maps to plan a route. We will be identifying locations on the globe.

 

Maths

Place value – we will use number lines to and compare objects and numbers. We will count in 2,5,10 and 3s.

Addition and Subtraction – adding three one-digit numbers, determining related facts, adding and subtracting two-digit numbers across 10, comparing number sentences and missing number problems.

Shape – recognising and sorting 2 and 3D shapes. Use lines of symmetry to complete shapes. Counting edges, faces and vertices.

 

Music

Rhythm— Compose a piece to illustrate a train ride—accelerating and decelerating ostinato beat. (Pulse/Beat/Tempo—constant and changing tempo; Metre—Grouping beats in 2s or 3s)

Beat Music - Learn and practise a song with accompaniment on untuned/tuned percussion and sound effects using stick notation to read crotchets and rests.

 

Physical Education

Gym – balancing and travelling at different levels to sequence a series of moves. Working with a partner to mirror each other.

Tag Rugby – Passing backwards and catching – dodging and weaving.

Basketball – Dribbling with both the left and right hand. Defending and shooting. 

Football – Controlling the ball with the underside of the foot. Passing and shooting with accuracy.

 

PSHE

Rights, Rules and Responsibilities - we will have the opportunity to identify responsibilities in familiar settings, both in and out of school. We will also discuss the areas of their lives for which adults are responsible and consider how this might change as they grow up.

My Emotions - we will help develop children’s understanding of their own emotions and those of others.

Anti-Bullying - we will understand the key characteristics of bullying and enable them to develop, explore and apply definitions of bullying to a range of situations, including cyberbullying. They will consider the feelings of children who are bullied, those that witness bullying and those who bully others.

 

Religious Education

Who made the world? What do Christians believe God is like? Jonah.

 

Science

The Human Body - we will explore the different roles of the skeletal and muscular, digestive and circulatory system, the effect of exercise on the body and eating healthily. We will find out about germs, diseases and preventing Illness.

Living Things and their Environments - We will be exploring many types of habitat; from Rainforest, Desert, Meadow through to underground habitats.