Welcome To Willow Class!

I'm Miss Cunningham and I am the class teacher. We are lucky to have Miss Lacey working with us this year!

What are we learning?

Autumn 1

Amazing Animals

Our Core Text for this half term to support all of our learning within English is titled 'Dangerous'

English

In English, the children will explore a range of animal‑related media and use this to identify the difference between a letter, word and sentence. They will write keywords and captions and they will orally form simple sentences. The children will then examine the structure of a sentence before progressing to writing accurate sentences that include 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 explore numbers to 10, recognising their value and representing them using objects and pictorial representations. The children will then begin to add and subtract one‑digit and simple two‑digit numbers within 10, including using 0 as a place holder.

 Science

In Science this half term, children will be learning about animals and their habitats. They will explore the different types of animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish, and learn how animals are grouped as carnivores, herbivores or omnivores. The children will also investigate the basic needs of animals and develop their understanding of common animal groups and their key features.

Geography

In Geography this half term, children will learn about the world around them and develop their map-reading skills. They will explore simple maps and aerial views, identify human and physical features and discover how places can change from one location to another. The children will also learn about features created by people and develop their understanding of the local environment.

Art

In Art this half term, children will explore a range of ways to create and shape artwork. They will learn to use different techniques to make effects in their drawings and paintings and experiment with clay by rolling, squashing, pinching and stretching it to create sculptures. The children will also develop their understanding of sculpture as an art form and use a variety of materials to make different shapes and designs.

 PSHE

In PSHE this half term, children will learn about healthy friendships and positive relationships. They will explore how to be a good friend, recognise when they need help and who they can turn to, and understand how people may look different but share many similarities. The children will also learn about different family structures and develop their understanding of the qualities that make friendships and relationships strong and supportive.

 RE

In RE this half term, children will learn about Harvest and why it is an important celebration for Christians. They will explore how Harvest is celebrated in churches and schools, the importance of giving and sharing with others and why Christians say thank you to God for the harvest. The children will also develop their understanding of kindness, gratitude and helping those in need.

Things to remember...

Willow Class have P.E on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  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. Reading books will be changed every Tuesday and Friday once the children have had two good reads of the book.

 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.

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 images below to take you straight to the website!

If you have any queries or worries please get in touch.

Thank you for your support!