Theme: Beside the Seaside
This half-term, our learning journey will take us Beside the Seaside! We’ll dive into beach-themed stories and seaside adventures, enhancing our imagination, creativity, and core skills across all areas of learning.
Our Literacy sessions will focus on developing the children’s ability to write more independently and confidently. We will continue daily Phonics and Guided Reading, with an added emphasis on building comprehension skills. Stories we will explore this term include:
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The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch
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Sharing a Shell
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The Singing Mermaid
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Dear Greenpeace
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Sally’s Limpet
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And more!
In Maths, the children will:
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Confidently recall number bonds to 5, including subtraction facts.
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Begin to recall some number bonds to 10, including doubles.
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Explore patterns in numbers to 10, such as odds and evens, and how numbers can be shared equally.
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Verbally count beyond 20, recognising and following the counting pattern.
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Review and consolidate key concepts from the year.
Creative Week
This half term includes our exciting Creative Week, with a focus on Australia! Children will take part in fun and engaging art activities using reusable and sustainable materials while learning about Australian culture and nature.
Understanding the World
Our topic work will include learning all about lighthouses—how they work, why they are important, and where they are found. Through History and Geography, we will explore seaside environments past and present.
Expressive Arts and Design
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Art: Sponge painting lighthouse scenes
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Music: Exploring rhythm and movement through Big Bear Funk
Physical Development and Fine Motor Focus
We will place a strong emphasis on correct number and letter formation, helping children to get ready for writing in Year 1.