The book we are focusing on this term is the Non-fiction text, ‘Little Elizabeth.’  This book will link closely to our History topic of Kings and Queens.

This book focuses on the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her birth to her current reign.

During this term, we will be completing different writing styles such as, writing a diary entry, looking at both formal and informal letter writing the children will also use the text to share opinions and make predictions. 

Year 1 - Children will begin by focusing on addition and subtraction. During this time they will be looking at adding and subtracting two single digit numbers bridging 10. They will then focus on Time. During this time they will be able to tell the time to the hour and half past including sequencing events in chronological order within the same day and week. In their MOT sessions children will be recapping adding and taking away single digit numbers.

Year 2- Children will begin by focusing on Statistics. During this time they will be looking at interpreting and creating their own tally charts, pictograms and bar charts. They will then focus on Money. During this time they will recognise the value of money, add different amounts together and recognising change.

In their MOT sessions children will be recapping adding and taking away two digit numbers.

 The start of the term will be focusing on the Easter story, specifically the resurrection of Jesus. The children will be looking at the symbols and how they are linked to the story. They will be thinking about how these symbols can mean that Christians believe God is still with them. They will be completed tasks such as acting out, sequencing and retelling.

In the final two weeks they will be learning about Islam. They will be exploring the mosque, Qu’ran and prayer mats. They will be comparing this religion to Catholicism. 

Children will be learning to identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which of the body is associated with each sense by performing simple tests. They will also be learning about the different stages of how animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults. They will be learning to find out and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival. They would be learning to describe the importance of humans of exercise, eating the right amounts of different types of food, and hygiene.

 In History this term we will be looking at the topic of Kings and Queens.  The children will look at symbols and objects used by any reigning monarch, and what these are and the purpose/meaning of their use within the Coronation.

The children will explore monarchs from the past as well as our current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.  They children will focus on comparing the lives of Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria, as well as sequencing a time line of English/British Kings and Queens. 

 The first part of PE will be focusing on the topic ‘Send and Return.’ The focus of this unit is to develop sending skills with a variety of balls. They will track, intercept and stop a variety of different objects. They will select and apply skills to beat the opposition.

The second part of PE will be focusing on the topic ‘Run, Jump, Throw.’ The focus of this unit is to increase stamina and core strength. They will work collaboratively on more complex tasks. Finally they will work to improve strength, balance, agility and co-ordination. 

 This terms topic will be Digital Writing. The children will develop their understanding of the various aspects of using a computer to create and manipulate text. They will become more familiar with using a keyboard and mouse to enter and remove text. Children will also consider how to change the look of their text, and will be able to justify their reasoning in making these changes. Finally, they will consider the differences between using a computer to create text, and writing text on paper. They will be able to explain which method they prefer and explain their reasoning for choosing this.

 PSHE this term will be focusing on ‘Being myself.’ Within this topic we wil focus on how we can use encouragement within our learning, recognising that choices we make can be healthy or unhealthy for our own health.  We will be focusing on simple hygiene and looking after ourselves, including germs and dental hygiene. We will be finishing the term by recognising the importance of exercise and sleep. 

This term will consolidate the learning which has occurred during the year.  All the learning is focused around revisiting songs and musical activities, a context for the History of Music and beginnings of the Language of Music. We will be looking at terminology such as Beat, pulse, dynamics and rhythm

In Art, Children will be exploring different artist like Henri Matisse, Georgia O’Keeffe, Alma Thomas and taking inspiration to create their own collages. In DT, children will be using paper to learn the skill of weaving, creating their own sea themed placemat. They will also be learning to design, join and make their puppet using fabric of the character, little Elizabeth from their English story book.