Chestnut
Welcome to Chestnut Class!
I'm Miss Cunningham, the class teacher and Miss Lacey is our class TA.
Spring 1
'Kings, Queens and Castles'
English & Grammar
This half term the children will continue to focus on grammatical features that will enhance their writing and apply these within English lessons. They will consolidate their knowledge of nouns, verbs and adverbs throughout the term. Using our focus text of ‘Rapunzel’, the children will begin the term by exploring the key features of the book and write their own, innovated version of the story.
Maths |
The children will consolidate their place value knowledge to support their mental Maths and apply this further when working on problems involving addition and subtraction. They will then apply this learning within the context of money. The children will also explore 2D and 3D shapes, symmetry and patterns.
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Science
The children will build on their prior knowledge and explore different types of materials and their uses. They will identify, group and sort materials and use key vocabulary to describe how a material can move. The children will also be exploring the meaning of the word ‘waterproof’ and will conduct an investigation into the most effective material for an umbrella. |
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History
In History, The children will learn about the lives of significant Kings and Queens of the past. They will explore the places that they lived and also why monarchs built castles. They will compare and contrast past rulers to those of the present day and explore the life of the first Queen Elizabeth.
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ART
To link with our topic, the children will explore how castles have inspired Staffordshire pottery and sculptures. They will explore different sculpting techniques and how colour can enhance a sculpture. The children will then create and evaluate their own clay castle sculpture.
Computing
The children will use Purple Mash to continue to learn about staying safe online and the safe use of electronic devices. Creating Pictures will be their focus topic and the children will create digital art pieces in different styles inspired by Piet Mondrian.
PE
In PE the children will learn net and wall game skills. Building on prior learning, the children will develop their coordination, balance and passing accuracy when using equipment. They will then consolidate their learning by using the skills learned within a game setting.
R.E
Using Questful RE, the children will continue their learning about Jesus. They will explore the question ‘Why did Jesus welcome everyone’. The children will develop an awareness that Jesus was an extraordinary person who welcomed everyone as a friend and understand that Jesus had the power to miraculously heal people. |
P.S.H.E
The children will explore their role within the wider world. They will learn about trust, their individual rights and emotions within friendship groups. The children will discuss how they feel, how they can help others, and who their trusted adults are.
Music
In Music, the children will learn about 'Composing Music Inspired By Birdsong’ and use instruments to compose music. They will listen to birdsong music and use instruments and body percussion.
Things to Remember...
Homework will be given on Friday afternoon. This will cover topics and questions we have been doing in class that week to further consolidate the children's knowledge.
Homework books are to be returned no later than the following Thursday.
Chestnut Class have PE on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Please ensure your child has a PE kit in school.
Please note, earrings must be removed before PE.
Children are expected to read at home each night and reading books will be changed on Tuesday and Friday.
Please note that the children's reading records must be signed three times before their book is changed.
Children will also have a library book that they can read for pleasure which will be kept in school.
We will endeavour to change these every week during our guided reading time.
**Thank you for your ongoing support**