Summer Term

Literacy

Our key text is Baby Goes to Market -

Labels, captions, simple sentences using repetitive openers, story maps with labels, story sequencing – writing

Our key text is The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch –

Labels, captions, simple sentences using repetitive openers, story maps with labels, story sequencing - writing 

Phonics 

This term, many children will begin learning Set 2 sounds.

Set 2 Sounds ay, ee, igh, ow, oo, oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, oy

Children will:

Read books with increasing fluency.

Recognise and use Set 2 sounds in reading and writing.

Write simple sentences using their phonic knowledge.

Develop confidence and independence as readers.

How you can help at home

Continue reading daily.

Spot Set 2 sounds in books and environmental print.

Encourage your child to write words and simple sentences.

Ask questions about stories to develop vocabulary and understanding.

Examples:

play

tree

light

coin

Maths

Counting

• Count forwards and backwards to 20

• Count beyond 20

• Count from different starting points

• Count objects accurately beyond 10

Subitising

• Structured and conceptual subitising to 10

Composition

• Secure number bonds to 5

• Automatic recall of number bonds to 5

• Secure number bonds to 10

Number Relationships

• Doubles to 10

• One more and one less

• Compare numbers within 20

• Odd and even through practical exploration

Calculation

• Addition within 10

• Subtraction within 10

• Combining and separating quantities

Pattern and Reasoning

• Numerical patterns

• Repeating patterns

• Explain mathematical thinking

• Solve practical problems

Understanding the World

Healthy eating – how food helps us to grow and stay healthy

Floating and sinking – linked to our Summer topic – investigation

Computing

This term, the children will continue developing their computing skills through a range of creative and problem-solving activities on Mini Mash.

You can help at home by:

• Exploring Mini Mash regularly with your child.

• Encouraging independence when navigating activities.

• Talking about how technology can help us learn and create.

• Sharing your child's achievements with family members.

Understanding the World 

Seaside holidays now and a long time ago – changes over time 

Understanding the World 

Africa – look at the climate, how people’s lives are similar and different to our experiences, where Africa is in our world.

Share holidays and journeys – look at photographs, British holiday destinations

Expressive Arts and Design 

Creating shell sculptures in the style of artist Louise Nevelson.

Expressive Arts and Design

Making fruit kebabs – understanding why fruit is good for us, using tools and cutting techniques

PE

PE is on a Monday. All children should come to school in PE kit.

Dino Movers

Key Skills

• Hand-eye coordination

• Object control

• Following rules and instructions

• Developing confidence with equipment

Space Cadets

Key Skills

• Travelling with equipment

• Large ball skills

• Creative movement

• Combining movements

RE 

 Belonging:

Children explore what it means to belong to a family, class, or community

Our World

Children learn why our world is special and how we can help to look after it

Music

Down There Under the Sea

Key Skills

• Singing and performing songs

• Creating sounds to match stories and pictures

• Playing instruments together

• Responding creatively to music

Slap Clap Clap

Key Skills

• Keeping a steady beat

• Clapping and body percussion

• Creating and copying simple rhythms

• Performing with others

Online Safety

Managing Online Information

Skills & Knowledge

• Know that not everything seen online is true.

• Begin to ask questions about information they see.

• Understand that adults help children find information.

• Recognise trusted adults as a source of help and information.

Copyright and Ownership & Online Relationships

Skills & Knowledge

• Understand that work and creations belong to the person who made them.

• Recognise that online relationships should be positive and kind.

• Know that they should only communicate online with people their trusted adults say are safe.

• Understand the importance of kindness when interacting with others.