Beech
BEECH CLASS
Hello and welcome to Beech Class!
Miss Mawdsley is the class teacher and Mrs Talbot also works within our class.
Our Core Text for this half term to support all of our learning within English is titled
‘The King who banned the Dark!’ by Emily Haworth-Booth.
Our Autumn 2 Term Topic is:
Fire! Fire!
We will be covering many subjects through this topic:
English / Phonics
In English, The children will learn how to write simple sentences linked to our class story using capital letters, full stops and finger spaces. They will write a recount using time words to structure a sentence and write in the past tense. The children will also explore poetry about Bonfire Night, responding to the poems and sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Maths
The children will explore addition and subtraction within 10 using various concrete resources. They will learn to find fact families and also be able to recall number bonds within 10. They will then use this knowledge to solve addition and subtraction problems. The children will also identify common 2D and 3D shapes.
Science
The children will begin their longitudinal study of observing the seasonal changes across the four seasons. They will observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies. The children will also focus on science specific vocabulary and build upon their oracy skills.
DT
The children will design and construct their own moving house from recycled materials, applying skills such as cutting, joining and decorating to combine function with appearance. They will develop technical knowledge of basic construction methods, investigating how strength, balance and decoration affect both safety and enjoyment.
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History
The children’s historical enquiry into ‘The Great Fire of London’ will explore artefacts from the 17th century to build a picture of the past. They will compare life in the 17th century to the present day and consider how some problems, such as the lack of an organised fire brigade and the type of buildings, caused the fire to spread. The children will then focus on how and why some things changed as a result of the fire, in order to be safer.
Computing
The children will begin to use software tools to group and sort recognisable objects. They will develop their understanding of how this relates to organising and interpreting data. By the end of the unit, children have the opportunity to collect simple data and present it in a pictogram.
R.E
The children will explore the Christian celebration of Christmas and learn that Christians believe Jesus is a gift from God. They will share their own experiences of giving and receiving gifts and discover the meaning behind some of the traditional Christmas celebrations. The children will also consider their own values and those of others, discussing why these are important and asking thoughtful questions about people’s experiences and beliefs.
P.S.H.E
The children will explore the ways in which we are all similar and different, celebrating what makes each of us unique. They will learn about the importance of being kind and respectful towards others and begin to recognise the difference between unkind behaviour, teasing and bullying. The children will also explore ideas about fairness and understand that situations may sometimes feel fair to one person but not to another.
PE
The children will begin the half term by exploring gymnastics and learn how they can move and support bodies. They will also develop throwing and catching skills whilst developing their ability to clearly follow instructions.
Other Information
· Beech Class have P.E. on Tuesday and Thursday. Please ensure your child has a full P.E. kit in school fully labelled with their name. PE Kits will be kept in school until the end of a half term.
· Reading book bags need to come into school every day and children will be given new reading books once a book has been read twice. Please ensure you read with your child every night and leave a comment in their reading records stating when you have read and how many pages you have completed.
· Homework will be given out on a Friday with a task for children to complete at home. Homework will need to be returned to school and completed by the following Thursday.
· Alongside Reading, to further support your child at home you can allow them time to work on free games to support their Phonics Learning. They can access these using the link and log in details below for the website Phonics Play. Click the image to take you straight to the website!
If you have any queries or worries please get in touch.
Thank you for your support!
Miss Mawdsley
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