As writers we will be learning to - 

We will start by looking at poetry and writing our own cinquain based on snow.  We will also learn how to write an advert persuading people of the importance of being safe online. Our work in History will serve as inspiration to write our own diary entry from the perspective of an Anglo-Saxon.

DoodleEnglish and DoodleSpelling will also support children's learning with regular use.

As Mathematicians we will be learning to –

Read and write numbers to 10,000, know the place value of each digit in 4 digit numbers and compare and order 4 - digit numbers.  We will also use our Arithmetic sessions to work on number facts with a focus on times tables.

Children are also encouraged to use Times Table Rock Stars regularly to improve their knowledge of times tables.

DoodleMaths and Doodle Tables are also encouraged as short, regular practise has a big impact.

In Computing, we will learn about networks and how the internet works to keep us all connected.  We will also think about the importance of keeping our networks safe. 

 As linguists we will learn about the calendar.  We will be learning to read, write and say the days of the week, the months of the year and numbers up to 20. We will also continue to learn how to ask and respond to questions.

As theologians we will be Hinduism. We will be answering the question 'What do Hindus believe God is like?`  We will study the concept of Brahman in Hinduism and consider how Hindus worship at home. We will also look at the story of Diwali and how this links to a Hindu deity. 

As scientists we will be learning about Living Things and their habitats.

We will be learning to recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways. We will be exploring and using classification keys. We will also be considering how environments can change and the dangers this poses to living things.

As musicians we will be

exploring the stylistic features of Bhangra music. We will be considering how rhythms can be represented in musical notation and learning to use simple notation to play rhythms back.

As historians, we will be learning about – Anglo-Saxons

We will learn about the struggles for the Kingdom of England and learn more about Britain’s settlement by Anglo Saxons and Scots

As geographers we will be learning about – Rivers

We will be finding out how and where they start and what happens as they make their way through the landscape to the sea. 

As athletes we will be learning to play and understand the rules of tennis and football, playing as part of a team and developing our ball skills so that we can pass and score accurately.  

Our PE sessions are on Thursdays.   The children should come to school in their PE Kits including white trainers as most of our PE will take place outside.  They will also need a navy tracksuit for when the weather is cooler.

As artists we will be focusing on Still Life We will look at the work of Giorgio Morandi, who specialises in still life.  We will explore the contour lines of still life objects and use a viewfinder to select a focal point for a composition. 

In PSHE, as good citizens we will be learning about Being Me in My World. We will be considering our school community, looking at democracy, exploring how actions affect ourselves and others and also thinking about how groups make decisions together.

At Home:

TEAMS - Please make sure that you regularly check the Class TEAMs page. 

As readers we will be developing our fluency and comprehension skills to become accomplished readers.  We will use the books 'The Queen's Nose' and ‘The Raven'.

Reading is such an important part of a child's learning and can help them in all areas of curriculum.  Confident readers become confident writers!

 Children are expected to read at home at least five times a week.  

Times Table Rock Stars – children that use this regularly at home make real improvements with their recall of multiplication and division facts. Please allow your child to access the website or app regularly at home as it has a noticeable impact for those using it regularly. Children are encouraged to go on TTRS at least three times a week. 

We also recommend going on www.timestables.co.uk .

This site will allow pupils to become more familiar with the assessment format they will be required to complete later on in the year. Click on the Multiplication Tables Check tab for this. They will have 6 seconds to complete each of 25 questions. 

There are also lots of times tables games to go on here too.