In Communication, Language and  Literacy, we have been enjoying our fabulous book, “The Day The Crayons Quit” by Drew Dewalt’.  Using our range of communication strategies we have been building on our knowledge of  Nouns ‘Verbs and Adjectives through learning topic specific language. We have been Listening to these stories with interest and taking part in group discussions. We have also been developing our writing skills from forming letters to writing full sentences in order to be able to write our own story.

In Mathematics we have been learning about place value, beginning with sorting items based on their attributes, for example colour before moving on to compare quantities of items, counting backwards and using number lines to count forward and backwards a set number of places. 

In measurement the pupils have been using blocks to measure as well as rulers and tape measures. We have measured objects found in school, both small and large, each other and our feet and hands. We have learned about the unit of measurement c.m and have been recording our answers. 

In PSHE we have been learning about healthy lifestyles, investigating what this might look like. We have been sorting foods in everyday foods (Healthy) and sometimes (unhealthy) foods and looking at what a balanced diet could look like. We have also been looking at staying physically healthy, trying different warm ups, exercises and cool downs to see what works for us.

In Understanding the World we have been learning about Computing. We have been identifying what devices we could use for different jobs, for example, we could use an iPad or a camera to take photographs.  We have also been learning how to find and use the camera app on iPads and then edit the photographs on the iPad. Added to this we have been logging onto Chrome books in class and using Google to search for pictures and information about healthy foods.

In Expressive Arts and Design we have been learning about Music, in particular how different music makes us feel. Using xylophone/glockenspiel and maracas we have been exploring high and low sounds to play happy and sad music. We have been using a range of adjectives (i.e. spiky, spooky, sad, happy) to describe the music we have been listening too.

In Physical Development our focus this term has been Dancing. We have really enjoyed our line dancing this half term, copying moves from a dance and working hard to stay in our lines. We have been making up our own dances from a list of moves and will preforming these to our friends in class in the last week of half term!

In RE we have  developed our understanding of the how and why people pray, with a focus on how Muslims pray. We investigated and learned about using a compass to pray towards the Kabbah in Mecca and using prayer mats. We learned about the different stages of how Muslims pray and ordered these. We also learned about the 5 daily prayers, what they are called and what time of day they are.

In Communication, Language and  Literacy, we have been experiencing exciting Traditional stories such as ‘Hansel and Gretel’ and ‘The Ginger bread Man’.  Using our range of communication strategies we have been learning to use and understand ‘Nouns’ ‘Verbs’ and ‘Adjectives.’ We have been Listening to these stories with interest and taking part in group discussions. We have also been developing our writing skills from forming letters to writing full sentences in order to be able to write our own story. 

In Mathematics we have been increasing our knowledge relating to ‘Number’ and ‘Spacial reasoning. Identifying and recognising Even and Odd numbers using Concrete resources such as Dominoes and Understanding that double means ‘Twice as Many.’ 

In Spatial reasoning pupils have been using positional language with the end result being able to use positional language to give instructions to build things using duplo bricks and other resources.

In PSHE we have been learning about relationships, Firstly pupils have identified their own feelings and the feelings of others through the use of scenarios using stories and pictures. Pupils have taken part in discussion of what these feelings may look like and how a person may feel for example; when a person is feeling sad they may cry. 

We have also identified strategies to help overcome certain feelings and self- regulate to get back to a happy calm state. We have practised breathing exercises and calming techniques and strategies such as asking for deep pressure if needed.

During PSHE we are also learning to form reciprocal relationships with adults and peers within school through daily interactions and activities.

In Understanding the World we have been learning about Science. We have been learning about the human body by drawing, identifying and labelling different parts of the human body e.g eyes, nose, mouth. Pupils have been exploring the different senses associated with the body and working scientifically taking part in experiments using the senses e.g taking part in a taste test to identify if a food is sweet or sour. Pupils are also learning to recognise that more than one sense can be used at the same time.

In Expressive Arts and Design we have been learning about Castles. We have been able to look at and comment on different types of castles (disney castle, hogwarts castle, windsor castle). We have been looking at and commenting on castles created by different artists (Paul Klee, John Piper) Pupils have been able to use a range of materials creatively to design, draw and paint a traditional tales castle (drawing pencils, stamps, water colours)To be able to evaluate my own ideas and designs and improve upon them. We have had opportunities to get messy and make our own castle from a range of materials and media.  We have also worked on using tools such as paintbrushes, glue sticks to create amazing castles. 

In Physical Development our focus this term has been Gymnastics.  We have engaged in rhythmic gymnastic equipment when taking part in a routine (ball, rope) We have explored final pose positions and created our own performance sequence using shapes and balances.

In RE we have  developed our understanding of the Bible by reading a story with a meaning  (The Lost sheep) We have been re-ordering the sequence of the story through symbols, pictures and drama.We have also read a Qur’an story with a meaning  (The thief and the water pot)  by re-ordering the sequence of the story through symbols, pictures and using drama.