In English, we will be:

• Learning about the focus text 'Islandborn'.

• Learning about the importance of cultural diversity and celebrating our differences.

• Using expanded noun phrases to describe a setting. 

• Writing a setting description.

• Making inferences about how a character may be feeling.

• Writing a non-chronological report.

In geography, we will be:

• Learning about countries in the United Kingdom.

• Learning about the continents and oceans of the world.

• Using directional language to describe the location of countries around the world.

• Comparing/contrasting countries with the UK and Dominican Republic.

• Identifying physical and human features of a country.

• Using a variety of maps, globes and online resources to support our growing geography knowledge.

In maths, we will be:

• Recognising the place value of numbers up to 100.

• Reading and writing numbers up to 100 in numberals and words.

• Recalling all number bonds to 10 and 20. 

• Recalling and using multiplication and division facts for 2, 5 and 10 times table.

• Partitioning 2-digit numbers in a variety of different ways.

• Adding 2 two-digit numbers.

In science, we will be:

• Learning about Living things and their habitats.

• Exploring and describing different habitats.

• Identifying what a microhabitat is.

• Exploring and comparing the differences between things that are living, dead and things that have never been alive.

• Identifying and naming a variety of plants and animals in their habitats.

• Describing how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain.

In our Whole Class Reading sessions, we will be focusing on the skills of prediction - using evidence from the text to predict and retrieval - answering questions using evidence from the text. We will do this through exploring a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts.

We will be continuing to focus on spelling our year 2 Common Exception Words this term by daily practice and using as many of these in our daily writing.

In RE, we will be:

• Understanding what it means to belong

• Looking at the ways in which we belong to our school community (uniform/values)

• Discussing the different groups that we belong to and how we know that we are in a group (uniform)

• Creating a mind-map of the different religions that belong in our school community

• Exploring the ways that we show that we belong to different religions 

In RSHE, we will be:

• Identifying how to be a good friend.

• Understanding how to recognise hurtful behaviour, including online.

• Identifying the things that they have in common with their friends, classmates and other people.

• Identifying relationships between family and friends.

• Understanding how to form friendships and resolve conflict.

• Understanding what 'unsafe' means and identifying what can be done to support us  when we feel unsafe.

In PE lessons this term, we will be:

Dance

• Learning basic actions.

• Learning how to improvise and copy basic movements and patterns in partners.

• Creating a sequence of movements and performing them to an audience.

Tennis

• Understanding how to play a forehand shot in tennis.

• Understanding how to play a volley shot in tennis.

• Developing our 'serving' technique.

Homework will be set on a Friday via Google Classroom and must be handed in by the following Friday.

Times Tables Rock Stars is available for the children to play on to practise their timetables. Purple Mash is also an online resource that the children can access from home too.

In art, we will be:

• Exploring the works of Leo Espinosa.

• Sketching a landscape.

• Using watercolours with accuracy.

• Exploring texture through collage.

• Creating a landscape in relief.

• Reviewing how successful our art learning was and identifying key next steps.

In English, we will be:

• Learning about the focus text 'The Rainbow Fish'.

• Learning about the importance of cultural diversity and celebrating our differences.

• Understanding what makes a good narrative.

• Writing a narrative.

• Exploring the key features of a Persuasive Letter.

• Writing a Persuasive Letter.

In geography, we will be:

• Explore the different countries that make up the United Kingdom

• Naming and locating the seven continents and five oceans.

• Locating the United Kingdom and Australia on the map and knowing which hemisphere they are in

• Comparing and contrasting the United Kingdom and Australia

• Exploring the term 'Aboriginal' and gaining knowledge of their culture and art

• Predicting how the indigenous Australians made their weapons and what they are used for

In maths, we will be:

• Comparing the values of different coins and notes.

• Drawing an arrays to represent multiplication sentences.

• Recognising the relationships between multiplication and division.

• Recognising equal and unequal groups.

• Dividing numbers by sharing into equal groups.

• Solving word problems involving multiplication and division.

In science, we will be:

• Learning about 'Animals, including humans'.

• Developing our understanding of the word 'offspring'.

• Understanding that some animals may lay eggs that hatch when they have babies.

• Describing the basic needs for survival.

• Describing the need to practice good hygiene and have a balanced diet/exercise.

• Identifying the impact that exercise has on the body and mind.

In our Whole Class Reading sessions, we will be focusing on the skill of retrieval - answering questions using evidence from the text - and inference - reaching a conclusion by using evidence from the text. We will do this through exploring a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts.

We will be continuing to focus on spelling our year 2 Common Exception Words this term by daily practice and using as many of these in our daily writing.

In RE, we will be:

• Learning about Christianity.

• Explaining why a Sunday is significant to Christians.

• Learning about local places of worships, particularly focusing on the Church.

• Identifying important objects and symbols in buildings.

• Identifying the important ceremonies which are held in Churches.

• Discussing the importance of Jesus to Christians.

In RSHE, we will be:

• Identifying what bullying is.

• Identifying different types of bullying.

• Identifying how to be a good friends.

• Listing the qualities of a good friend.

• Exploring how to play and work cooperatively in different groups and situations.

• Discussing a range of scenarios which involve conflict and how to resolve them. 

In PE lessons this term, we will be:

Infant Agility skills

• Developing an understanding of agility - being in motion, stopping, changing direction and moving again.

• Developing co-ordination.

• Focusing on balance.

• Learning about upper and lower body strength.

• Understanding different speeds and how to build up speed.

Homework will be set on a Friday via Google Classroom and must be handed in by the following Friday.

Times Tables Rock Stars is available for the children to play on to practise their timetables. Purple Mash is also an online resource that the children can access from home too.

In art, we will be:

• Exploring the works of Marcus Pfister.

• Exploring light and dark shades, textures and lines

• Creating sea images using shading techniques to show depth

• Understanding the primary and secondary colours 

• Experimenting with water colours to create sea animals

• Exploring Aboriginal art from the artist Albert Namtjira

In English, we will be:

• Learning about the text 'The Invisible'.

• Exploring ways that we can help others.

• Learning about the feelings and emotions of the characters who have had to leave their home and move across the country.

• Discussing how it feels to make a difference to others and using figurative language within our writing.

• Learning the language that we can use to have an impact on a reader.

• Writing a recount.

• Writing a Diary and Narrative.

In history lessons, we will be:

• Exploring the Victorian Era and how Britain expanded its territory throughout the world 

• Investigating how the growth of London's population led to poverty and overcrowding

• Comparing children from the Victorian Era and the present day

• Understanding how they had to work in order to support their families and had little toys and clothing

• Researching different charities, such as Barnardo's and The Salvation Army, and understanding the ways that they supported the poorest families.

In maths, we will be:

• Solving word problems involving multiplication and division.

• Identifying odd and even numbers.

• Developing our knowledge of 2s, 5s and 10s times tables.

• Measuring in centimetres and metres.

• Comparing length and height.

• Ordering length and height.

In science, we will be:

• Learning about different materials.

• Identifying what materials everyday objects are made from. 

• Discussing and defining the term 'suitability'.

• Explaining that some materials can be changed in shape by stretching, squashing, twisting or bending.

• Exploring Charles Mackintosh who invented waterproof fabrics and other inventors who changed the world.

• Participating in a variety of science investigations. This will include, making predictions, writing the method, recording results and writing evaluations.

In our Whole Class Reading sessions, we will be focusing on the skill of retrieval - answering questions using evidence from the text - and inference - reaching a conclusion by using evidence from the text. We will do this through exploring a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts.

We will be continuing to focus on spelling our year 2 Common Exception Words this term by daily practice and using as many of these in our daily writing.

In RE, we will be:

• Learning about Islam.

• Recalling their prior knowledge about Prophet Muhammad.

• Identifying the Five Pillars of Islam.

• Describing how Muslims worship. 

• Describing the significance of worship to Muslims.

• Exploring how Muslims show their respect for Allah in everyday life.

In RSHE, we will be:

• Focusing on Internet safety

• Recognising the difference between factual content online and those which are for entertainment purposes.

• Explaining what to do if something online makes them feel uncomfortable.

• Looking at the difference between things that we need and things that we want.

• Identifying and labelling the main body parts, including the names of external genatalia.

• Explaining the PANTS rule.

In PE lessons this term, we will be:

Gymnastics

• Performing different types of rolls, jumps and balances.

• Creating a sequence of rolls, jumps and balances.

• Using gym equipment and performing movements/balances on them.

Football

• Passing and stopping the ball using our feet.

• Tackling one another to gain control of the ball.

• Participating in a mini football game. 

Homework will be set on a Friday via Google Classroom and must be handed in by the following Friday.

Times Tables Rock Stars is available for the children to play on to practise their timetables. Purple Mash is also an online resource that the children can access from home too.

In art, we will be:

• Exploring the works of Kate Evans.

• Creating a collage using mixed media.

• Exploring the technique of marbling.

• Using charcoal.

• Using watercolours with accuracy.

• Reviewing how successful our art learning was and identifying key next steps.

In English we will be:

•  Learning about the text 'Paddington'

• Exploring ways that we can help others.

• Developing our understanding of instructions and using imperative (bossy) verbs.

• Writing a set of instructions.

• Developing our understanding of the features of a newspaper article.

• Writing a newspaper article.

In history lessons, we will be:

• Learning about and exploring the life of Dr Barnardo.

• Learning about the Barnado's Charity.

• Identifying the rights of children.

• Understanding the importance of volunteering.

• Understanding the importance of human rights.

• Exploring charities and the purpose of them. 

In maths, we will be:

• Comparing mass.

• Measuring in grams and kilograms.

• Using our knowledge of the four operations with mass.

• Comparing volume and capacity.

• Measuring in millilitres and litres.

• Developing our knowledge of temperature.

In science, we will be:

• Learning about different materials.

• Identifying what materials everyday objects are made from. 

• Discussing and defining the term 'suitability'.

• Explaining that some materials can be changed in shape by stretching, squashing, twisting or bending.

• Exploring Charles Mackintosh who invented waterproof fabrics and other inventors who changed the world.

• Participating in a variety of science investigations. This will include, making predictions, writing methods, recording results and writing evaluations.

In our Whole Class Reading sessions, we will be focusing on the skill of retrieval - answering questions using evidence from the text - and inference - reaching a conclusion by using evidence from the text. We will do this through exploring a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts.

We will be continuing to focus on spelling our year 2 Common Exception Words this term by daily practice and using as many of these in our daily writing.

In RE, we will be:

• Recalling our knowledge about the significance of Christmas to Christians.

• Identifying the symbols of Easter in relation to Christianity.

• Exploring the symbols of Easter in relation to Christianity.

• Retelling the story of Jesus' death and ressurection.

• Developing an understanding of special celebrations within Christianity e.g. Christmas, Easter.

• Retelling the story of Jesus' last meal with his friends.

In RSHE, we will be:

• Focusing on the importance of belonging in the community.

• Recognising being a part of different groups and the role they play in these groups.

• Describing different rights and responsibilities.

• Explaining how a community can help people from different groups to feel included.

• Recognising that they are all equal.

In PE lessons this term, we will be:

Tag Rugby

• Developing an understanding of tackling and defending. 

• Understanding the importance of running when playing tag rugby.

• Carrying a ball appropriately when playing rugby. 

Gymnastics

• Performing different types of rolls, jumps and balances.

• Creating a sequence of rolls, jumps and balances.

• Using gym equipment and performing movements/balances on them.

Homework will be set on a Friday via Google Classroom and must be handed in by the following Friday.

Times Tables Rock Stars is available for the children to play on to practise their timetables. Purple Mash is also an online resource that the children can access from home too.

In DT, we will be:

• Researching about mechanisms e.g. wheels, axles.

• Exploring different moving vehicles and understanding how their mechanisms and how they move.

• Planning how to make a moving vehicle using mechanisms.

• Creating a moving vehicle using cardboard.

• Evaluating and reflecting on DT learning.

In English lessons this term, we will be:

• Learning about the text 'Fauja Singh Keeps Going'

• Focusing on a character/role model and how they show perseverance and determination.

• Retelling the events of a famous figure's life.

• Writing a narrative.

• Identifying the difference between facts and opinions.

• Writing a biography about a particular famous figure - Fauja Singh.

In history, we will be:

• Researching about the original Olympics.

• Understanding about Ancient Greece and the olympics that previously took place.

• Discussing the Olympic symbol (Olympic rings) and what it represents.

• Learning about the countries that have hosted the Olympics over time. 

• Researching about the Commonwealth. 

• Identifying the UK flag and comparing it to other countries.

In maths, we will be:

• Developing our knowledge of equal and unequal parts.

• Recognising and finding a half.

• Recognising and finding a quarter.

• Recognising and finding a third.

• Recognising and finding the whole.

• Telling the time - o'clock, half past, quarter past and quarter to.

• Telling the time to the 5 minutes.

In science, we will be:

• Exploring that plants need different amounts of water and space to grow well and stay healthy.

• Identifying that some plants are better suited to growing in full sun and some plants grow better in partial or full shade.

• Defining the term, 'germinate'.

• Identifying that seeds and bulbs need water to germinate.

• Retelling the life cycle of a plant.

• Participating in a variety of science investigations. This will include, making predictions, writing methods, recording results and writing evaluations.

In our Whole Class Reading sessions, we will be focusing on the skill of retrieval - answering questions using evidence from the text - and inference - reaching a conclusion by using evidence from the text. We will do this through exploring a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts.

We will be continuing to focus on spelling our year 2 Common Exception Words this term by daily practice and using as many of these in our daily writing.

In RE, we will be:

• Exploring the religion of Sikhism.

• Identifying what Guru means.

• Identifying the 10 Gurus.

• Retelling the teachings of Guru Nanak.

• Describing the festival of Bandi Chhors Divas. 

• Identifying what it meas to be equal. 

In RSHE, we will be:

• Identifying ways in which people can access the internet.

• Recognising the purpose and value of the internet in everyday life.

• Identifying that some content on the internet is factual and some is for entertainment.

• Identifying what money is and its different forms.

• Learning about getting, keeping and spending money.

• Understanding how people make choices about spending money, including thinking about needs and wants.

In PE lessons this term, we will be:

Cricket

• Developing our knowledge of how to play cricket.

• Learning how to bowl a ball accurately.

• Striking a ball with a cricket bat accurately.

Rounders

• Working in teams - batting and fielding.

• Hitting the ball using a bat.

• Catching the ball when fielding. 

Homework will be set on a Friday via Google Classroom and must be handed in by the following Friday.

Times Tables Rock Stars is available for the children to play on to practise their timetables. Purple Mash is also an online resource that the children can access from home too.

In art, we will be:

• Exploring the works of Anish Kapoor.

• Exploring the works of Cecil Balmond.

• Planning a 3D Olympic Sculpture.

• Identifying appropriate materials and resources to make an Olympic Sculpture.

• Creating an Olympic Sculpture.

• Reflecting on my learning throughout the term and skills that have been developed.

In English lessons this term, we will be:

• Learning about the text 'Little People Big Dreams - Billie Jean King'.

• Focusing on developing their understanding of persuasive language.

• Understanding the key events in a famous figure's life.

• Developing knowledge about balanced arguments and the features of them.

• Writing a balanced argument.

• Writing a poem (Quatrain)

In geography, we will be:

• Identifying the seven continents of the world.

• Identifying the North Pole, South Pole and the Equator.

• Understanding the difference between a cold and hot landscape.

• Using maps and plans to show distance between places.

• Defining the word 'aerial'.

• Looking at maps, keys and symbols in detail. 

In maths, we will be:

• Making tally charts.

• Reading tables and block diagrams. 

• Drawing and interpreting pictograms (2, 5 and 10). 

• Exploring the language of position.

• Describing movement and turns.

• Drawing shapes in a pattern.

In science, we will be:

• Exploring that plants need different amounts of water and space to grow well and stay healthy.

• Identifying that some plants are better suited to growing in full sun and some plants grow better in partial or full shade.

• Labelling parts of a plant.

• Growing a plant.

• Retelling the life cycle of a plant.

• Participating in a variety of science investigations. This will include, making predictions, writing methods, recording results and writing evaluations.

In our Whole Class Reading sessions, we will be focusing on the skill of retrieval - answering questions using evidence from the text - and inference - reaching a conclusion by using evidence from the text. We will do this through exploring a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts.

We will be continuing to focus on spelling our year 2 Common Exception Words this term by daily practice and using as many of these in our daily writing.

In RE, we will be:

• Exploring the religion of Hinduism.

• Understanding the importance of family in Hinduism.

• Explaining why honesty and truthfulness is important in Hinduism. 

• Identifying how Hindus pray at home.

• Researching about the Hindu Mandir.

• Identifying the food offered, blessed and served after prayer in the Mandir. 

In RSHE, we will be:

• Identifying routines and habits for maintaining good physical and mental health.

• Explaining why sleep and rest are important for growing and keeping healthy.

• Recognising that medicines can help people stay healthy.

• Recognising the importance of and routines for brushing teeth and visiting the dentist.

• Identifying ways to feel good, calm down or change mood.

• Exploring how to manage big feelings and describing when and how to ask for help.

In our PE lessons this term, we will be:

Tri-Golf

• Controlling the direction of the ball using both a putter and a chipper.

• Understanding how to holf a golf club and how to hit the ball accurately.

• Understanding the importance of aim. 

Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

• Taking part in problem solving activities requiring pupils to plan collaboratively in pairs or small groups.

• Planning and working together collaboratively.

• Developing observation and evaluation skills.

Homework will be set on a Friday via Google Classroom and must be handed in by the following Friday.

Times Tables Rock Stars is available for the children to play on to practise their timetables. Purple Mash is also an online resource that the children can access from home too.

In art, we will be:

• Exploring the works of Ben Mosely.

• Researching about the artwork of Ben Mosely.

• Identifying the materials that are used to create a sport mural.

• Planning a sport mural creating.

• Creating a sports mural in the style of Ben Mosely.

• Reflecting on my learning throughout the term and skills that have been developed.