Dear Parents,
Welcome back we hope you have had a wonderful Easter
break. 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:
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About a woodland habitat and what lives and
grows there;
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To use scientific and mathematical skills to
observe, record and present information;
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How to care for a woodland habitat;
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How to use design technology skills to make
structures and prepare food;
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To work as part of a team;
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To develop ICT and writing skills;
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About sustainability;
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How to write simple reports and explanations.
During literacy lessons we will also be covering:
Spelling patterns
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oi
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oy
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or
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al
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nk
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er
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ir
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ur
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au
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aw
Grammar
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nouns;
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questions;
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alphabetical order;
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compound words;
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plurals;
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antonyms.
During Maths lessons we will be covering:
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Counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s;
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Adding and subtracting a multiple of 10 to
and from a 2 digit number;
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Partitioning 2 digit number into tens and units;
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Ordering numbers to 30 and beyond;
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Know addition and subtraction facts for pairs
of numbers up to 10;
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Adding and subtracting a 1 digit number to a
2 digit number;
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Read the time to the hour and half hour;
begin to use units to measure time – minutes;
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Begin to add 2 teens numbers not crossing a
multiple of 10;
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Begin to recognise odd and even numbers;
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Find totals of sets of coins and give change;
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Solve ‘real-life’ problems involving money.
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.
Miss Davies – PE Tuesday
Mrs Vaughan – PE Wednesday
For further advice or guidance on how to support your
child’s learning at home please speak to a member of staff.
Mrs Vaughan & Miss Davies
