English

Looking back

This week we completed writing our instruction texts.  It has been an journey where we have learned how to identify features of instruction text. 

We now know that instructions texts have a title, an introduction telling us what it will be about and questions to encourage someone to read on. We also learned how to use bullet points and how to number instructions in order of caction, that started with imperative verbs. We also added 'Handy Hints' that was additional detail to make our creatures happy.

Looking forward

In our upcoming English lessons, we will be exploring our new text Grandad’s Island. As our writing outcome, the learners will be writing an information text, learning how to inform the reader using facts, clear sentences, and key vocabulary.

In writing, we will also be revisiting language features from previous learning, including adjectives and suffixes ending in -er and -est to help the children describe the animals found in Grandad’s Island.

Ask your child

1. Write an instruction on how to make a sandwich? A simple meal? A smoothie?
   
   

2. How is an information text different from a story?
   
   

3. Can you use an adjective or a word ending in -er or -est to describe something from a story?

Spellings: 

found

urban

touch

same

shout

suburban

means

corn

Maths

Looking back

This week, we have been sharing equally and grouping to solve division questions. Learners have also applied their learning of the 10 Times Tables to answer division questions!

Looking forward

We will be exploring a range of exciting measuring topics. We will begin by learning about length and height, comparing and measuring objects using standard units. We will then investigate mass, weighing different items and using language such as heavier and lighter. We will also explore capacity, finding out how much different containers can hold to measure volume. Finally, we will look at temperature, learning how to read scales and describe hot and cold.

Ask your child
To explain the multiplication commutative law to you!

Can they 'prove it'?

KIRF's Key Instant Recall Facts. For this half term, the 2, 5 and 10 Times Tables. Your child should practise this on a regular basis at home.

2 Times Tables song

5 Times Tables song

10 Times Tables song

Play Hit the button (TTs 2, 5, 10)

Access TTRS with Numbots log in.

Science

Looking forward

In our upcoming Science topic we will be exploring Materials.  We will be looking at the different types that make things that we use.  We will be having deep discussions about their purpose and why certain things are made from those materials.  

Ask your child

1. To identify objects around them that are made from glass, plastic, paper, cardboard and metal.  

2. Can they suggest any reasons why those materials were the best to make things from?

3. Could those objects be made from anything else? Would it be any better, stronger, lighter or heavier?

Enquiry Learning

Looking back

This week in enquiry learning, the learners have been putting the final touches to their presentations and projects. They were delighted to welcome you into the classroom for our Celebration of Learning, where they proudly showcased what we have been covering this half term.

Looking forward

Our next big question is 'Who designed this?' Our Enquiry Learning unit encompasses our Key Stage One show preparations. All Learners will be learning songs with actions, and some learners will be acting. All learners will practice performing on stage.

Ask your child

Can they recall their class song to you? How do they sing in a loud voice without shouting? What does Stage Ready look like?