Willows
History
Our topic this term is The Mayans and the children will explore what it was like to live in these times and focus on their lifestyle and beliefs.
Maths
This term in Maths, we will be using the White Rose scheme of work. Multiplication and Division, Measurement & Fractions will underpin the children’s learning. Children will be focusing on their timetables to support their mathematical knowledge and understanding. Please support your child practising these at home. Please explore the website as parents / carers can access free resources for your child. https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths/free-downloads
All of our children have login access to Mathletics and TT RockStars which they can access from home. You will find the sign in information inside the cover of your child’s home-school diary.
English
In English, we will be reading Kenuke’s Kingdom written by Michael Morpurgo and enjoy producing formal letters and exploring settings and the impact this has on the reader.
We will focus on spelling, punctuation, handwriting and grammar throughout the term.
Phonics.
We have daily phonic sessions to help us recognise, recall and use phonemes. You will find useful free games and resources at the following website: https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk.
Reading.
There is an expectation that all of our children read or share books with you at home. If your child reads at home 4 times in a week, they will receive a Reading Raffle ticket which enters them into a draw held every term. Please encourage and facilitate this valuable habit at home. We would appreciate you signing their home reading journal.
Science
In Science we will enjoy investigating Properties and Changes of Materials.
DT
During the Spring term Willows will Design Fair Trade Chocolate packaging.
PE
Our two PE slots will take place on a Thursday during Spring 1. we are lucky enough to be able to partake in weekly swimming lessons for the whole spring ter. Please ensure your child has their swimming kit for each session. We encourage you to contact school if you need clarification of what kit is needed.
Willows are accessing weekly cricket session run by qualified coaches for all of Spring 1. We are extremely excited to partake in this new opportunity. Please can you made sure that you send a full PE kit into school with trainers, which will be sent home every half term.
Please can you make sure that you send a full PE kit into school with trainers, which will be sent home at the end of every half term.
ICT
Our topic will be Minecraft Challenges which I am sure the children will enjoy. This will also cover online safety, how digital images are created and how you can build a pyramid in Minecraft.
If you have any questions please ring the school, email us or write in your child’s home / school diary and we will get back to you as soon as we can.