Chestnut
Welcome to Chestnut Class!
I'm Mrs Thomas and I am the class teacher. We are very lucky to have Mrs Egan and Mrs Ahmed working with us this year.
Autumn 2
'Fighting Fit'
English & Grammar
In English, the children will be focusing on basic sentence structure, grammatical features and the inclusion of adjectives within their writing. Using the key text of ‘The Couch Potato’ by Jory John, the children will explore stories with familiar settings and produce fiction and non-fiction pieces of writing.
Maths
The children will build upon their previous learning of place value, consolidating their knowledge of number bonds and applying these skills to addition and subtraction problems. During this half term the children will also explore 2D and 3D shapes. They will identify properties of shape, identify the differences and similarities and use lines of symmetry to complete shapes.
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Science
In Science, the children will learning how to be fit and healthy. They will start by exploring food groups and why humans need food to survive. The children will research exercise and its effect on the body and the importance of good hygiene. |
They will also explore oral health and how we can keep our teeth clean.
Computing
The children will use Purple Mash to continue to learn about staying safe online and the safe use of electronic devices. Coding will be their focus topic and the children will learn computing terminology and learn to input clear, ordered instructions to work a simple program.
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Design and Technology
In DT, the children will explore food and the Eatwell Plate, where food comes from and the principles of a healthy diet. They will have opportunities to taste different fruit and vegetables and discuss their likes and dislikes with others. Working in groups, the children will design and make a healthy breakfast smoothie.
PE
In PE the children will be participating in Gymnastics and learning spinning, twisting and turning skills. They will also explore and take part in invasion games.
R.E
The children will follow Questful R.E and continue their learning about Jesus and Christianity. They will begin to explore story of Christmas from the perspective that it was good news then and also now. The children will discuss what good news means to them, explore what an angel is and focus on key artwork around this and share their stories of special celebrations.
P.S.H.E
The children will explore their role within the wider world with a focus on valuing differences. The children will think about things that make them the same as each other and what makes them different from others in our lives and communities. They will also focus on kindness and how it can help everyone.
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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.
**Thank you for your ongoing support**