Spring 2

Maths

In maths this half term, year 1 children will be focussing on numbers to 20 addition and subtraction. Year 2 children will be focussing on money and then introducing multiplication and division.

Literacy

This half term, in keeping with our topic our literacy books will be based around Mar Seacole. We will be using books such as 'Coming to England' and 'Zog and the Flying Doctors'. During our literacy lessons this half term we will be writing narratives, letters and poetry.

Science

This half term in year 1 we will be focusing on Animals Including Humans.

This half term in year 2 we will be focusing on Everyday Materials.

Topic

Our topic for this term is Mary Seacole, which is a history based topic. We will be learning about the life of Mary Seacole and the impact her work had on the wider world.

PSHE

In PSHE we will be continuing to work through the 'My Happy Mind' programme.

RE

In RE year 1 children will be learning about Islamic festivals and family life. Year 2 children will be learning about why Easter matters to Christians.

Music

In music we will be focussing on animal call and response music.

SPRING 2 CLASS NOVEL

Our next class novel for this half term is Blanksy the Street Cat by Gavin Puckett.