Dens and Dandelions - Summer Term Overview

This term, our topic is ‘Dens and Dandelions’. The project has a science focus and teaches children about plants, flowers, trees and creatures found in a woodland habitat.  

During this topic the children will learn:

• About a woodland habitat and what lives and grows there;

• To use scientific and mathematical skills to observe, record and present information;

• How to care for a woodland habitat;

• How to use design technology skills to make structures and prepare food;

• To work as part of a team;

• To develop ICT and writing skills;

• About sustainability;

• How to write simple reports and explanations.

During literacy lessons we will also be covering:

Spelling patterns

• ou

• ow

• oi

• oy

• or

• al

• nk

• er

• ir

• ur

• au

• aw

Grammar

• adverbs;

• questions;

• alphabetical order;

• compound words;

• plurals;

• antonyms.

 

During Maths lessons we will be covering:

• Counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s;

• Adding and subtracting a multiple of 10 to and from a 2 digit number;

• Partitioning 2 digit number into tens and units;

• Ordering numbers to 30 and beyond;

• Recall of addition and subtraction facts for pairs of numbers up to 10;

• Adding and subtracting a 1 digit number to a 2 digit number;

• Reading the time to the hour and half hour; begin to use units to measure time – minutes;

• Beginning to add 2 teens numbers not crossing a multiple of 10;

• Begin to recognise odd and even numbers;

• Find totals of sets of coin and give change;

• Solve ‘real-life’ problems involving money.

‘Mathletics’ is also back up and running. We know many of you found this site beneficial during the free trial and we strongly believe it will support the raising of standards in maths.  You can access the site using passwords given last term.  If you need a reminder of your child’s password please ask a member of staff.

This term, weather dependent we shall be taking the children outdoors for P.E. Please ensure your child has a P.E kit including suitable footwear (e.g trainers) clearly labelled with their name.

Mrs Vaughan – PE Wednesday

Mrs Bishop– PE Friday

For further advice or guidance on how to support your child’s learning at home 

Mrs Vaughan & Mrs Bishop​​​