Autumn 1

Maths

In maths this half term, both year 1 and year 2 children will be focussing on number and place value and later moving on to addition and subtraction.

Literacy

This half term we will focus on 'Twisted Traditional Tales'. We will be using our knowledge of a variety of traditional tales to explore adaptations. We will be using stories such as 'The Deep Dark Wood', 'Little Red', 'Inside the Villains' and 'Little Red Writing'. We will use these texts as a focus for our writing.

Science

This half term in year 1 we will be focusing on Seasonal Changes and Everyday Materials.

This half term in year 2 we will be focusing on Animals Including Humans.

Topic

Our topic for this term is Our School, which is a geography based topic. We will be learning all about the world, starting with their immediate environment. Children will explore their school environment using first-hand observation and experience to enhance their awareness along with essential map skills and fieldwork.

PSHE

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

Art

In art we will be looking at observational drawing.

AUTUMN CLASS NOVEL

Our first class novel for this year is Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book by Lauren Childs.