BEECH CLASS

Hello and welcome to Beech Class!

I’m Miss Mawdsley and I am the class teacher. We are very lucky to have Mrs Ormerod working with us this year!

Autumn 1 Topic:

AMAZING ANIMALS

English / Phonics

Whilst exploring a variety of animal linked media, the children will identify the difference between a letter, word and a sentence. They will write keywords, captions and orally form simple sentences. They will then look at the structure of a sentence before going onto write accurate sentences using capital letters, full stops and finger spaces. They will use phonics to sound out new words.

Maths

 The children will learn about Number and Place Value. They will recognise the value of numbers up to 10 and represent them using objects and pictorial representations. Children will then begin to add and subtract one digit and two digit numbers to 10 including 0 (as a place holder).

Science

The children will describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals including pets). The children will describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals including pets). They will then explore the similarities and differences between animals and sort them based on their features. The children will also begin their longitudinal study and observe the changes which occur in Autumn.

Art

Over the Autumn term, the children will explore drawing in pastel using a variety of techniques. The children will then explore artist’s sculpture art before developing their pastel drawing into 3D using clay.

Geography

The children will learn to use simple fieldwork and observational skills to answer geographical questions about their local park. They will also learn about human and physical features and use basic geographical vocabulary to describe them. The children will develop their geographical skills collecting and analysing data.

Computing

Children will learn how to safely log onto a computerised programme. The children will create their own avatar and explore the features of Purple Mash.They will learn how to save and edit their own work and they will learn the importance of online safety.

P.S.H.E

 The children will explore feelings and recognise how others might be feeling by reading their body language and facial expressions. They will learn how to explain their emotions and the vocabulary associated with this. They will then explore simple qualities of friendship and how to recognise when they or someone else feels lonely.

R.E

Children will explore how Christians celebrate the tradition of harvest. They will learn how we can help those who do not have a good harvest and they will make links to other religions that celebrate harvest.

PE

The children will develop fundamental movement skills, including, jumping, hopping and moving in various ways. They will also develop their balancing skills.

Other Information...

· Beech Class have P.E on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child has a full P.E kit in school fully labelled with their name. Kits will be kept in school until the end of term.

· Reading book bags need to come into school every day and children will be given new reading books on Tuesdays and Thursdays once a book has been read twice. Please ensure you read with your child every night and leave a comment in their reading records.

· Homework will be given out on a Friday with a task for children to complete at home. Homework Books will need to be returned to school and completed by the following Thursday.

If you have any queries or worries please let me know.

Thank you for your support!

Miss Mawdsley

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