Spring Term

English

This Spring term in English, we will be looking at ‘The Butterfly Lion’ with a focus on this text we will write diary entries and construct some persuasive debates.

After this, we will move onto the text ‘How to Wash a Wolly Mammoth’ and write some instructions using the text to support us.

We will also look at and write some limerick poetry. 

Maths

In maths, we will be taking our focus onto length and perimeter, and fractions. We will be learning how to measure, compare and order lengths in millimetres, centimetres and metres, and compare and order unit fractions in various concrete and abstract ways. The children will continue to secure their times table knowledge, particularly 3s, 4s and 8s. 

Science

In Science this term, the children will be learning about the function and importance of the skeleton and how maintaining a balanced diet contributes to a healthy body.

We will also look into how animals skeletons can differ with a focus on the terminology of ‘vertebrates’ and ‘invertebrates.

Computing

In computing, we will be revisiting and developing our coding knowledge by learning about and using different function buttons and selecting them for different purposes. We will be designing and coding our own interactive scenes and debugging any errors. Then, we will be learning how to send emails and understand all of the different features that can be used. 

History

We will revisit and develop our learning about Stone Age to Iron Age by enquiring about and investigating the changes and continuities of Britain through the Bronze and Iron Age. We will understand the purpose of Stonehenge, look at artefacts and their development overtime.

Geography

During the Spring Term in Geography, we will be looking at land use. We will look around our local area to how land has been used for both residential and environmental purposes.

Art

 In Art, we will be exploring the drawing skills of Albrecht Druer and Gariel Rossetti. We will be learning different sketching and drawing techniques such as hatching and cross hatching to replicate the details of skin by drawing our partners’ and our own hands. Not only this, but will explore the impact of light on an object and replicate shadows and highlights through drawing. 

D&T

In DT, we will be making a savoury dish. We will learn about hygiene, the correct use of kitchen utensils, write recipes, taste test foods, and finally make our own savoury dish with ingredients of our own choice. We will then evaluate the taste and appearance of our foods, and even send some home for the family to try! 

PSHE/RSE

Our PSHE focuses will be Diverse Britain and Digital Wellbeing. Through these units, we will look at the culturally diverse and unique society of Britain, developing our understanding of British Values and appreciating our unique and special identities. We will also develop our understanding of wellbeing online, through all means of internet access. 

RE

In RE, we will expand our knowledge on Holy Buildings from a variety of religions and faiths found in Britain. We will explore religious traditions, name and describe places of worship, and consider what makes a place sacred or special. Following this, we will learn what a pilgrimage is and why people of certain faiths choose to go on journeys and follow certain traditions. 

French

During this term children will start to learn some vocabulary for food and be able to discuss their preferences through learning phrases such as “I like/ dislike”.

After that, children will begin to learn vocabulary for family members.

Music

During this term, the children will have the opportunity to learn how to play the recorder.

As well as this we will look at Latin Dance music and compose some classroom percussion around this.

The children will also learn Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and the March of the Nutcracker. They will explore the genres of music. The children will appraise songs, explore pace and tempo, and have a go at improvising with glockenspiels.

Spelling

Spellings will continue to be set each Friday on Spelling Shed. The children will also have the opportunity to explore and learn their spellings as part of their English lessons, practising and securing each spelling pattern for a weekly assessment.

PE

In PE, we will develop our social skills and teamwork by engaging in a range of team building and leadership activities. The children will learn how to be creative and adapt within groups, and share ideas through positive communication. Not only this, we will be working on our health and fitness and engage in boot camp activities, then, we will develop our badminton skills. 

Online Safety

In Online Safety, we will be discussing and learning about online reputations. We will be exploring what information is and is not appropriate to share online, and discuss ways in which anyone can develop a positive online reputation. The children will learn about strategies anyone can use in order to protect their digital personalities, their self-image, and identities.