Welcome to Berlin Class!
Here is what we are going to be learning about during the Spring Term
Our Full Curriculum can be found under: school information / curriculum overview.
English
Here are some of the wonderful books we will be reading and writing about together:
Mathematics
This term, across the key stage, we will be working on:
- Calculations: Multiplication and Division of 2, 5 and 10
- Money calculations
- Problem solving and reasoning
- Fractions
- Research shows that completing maths activities little and often is the best way to retain recall skills.
Here are some of the maths activities you can access online.
Science
Animals including humans
- notice that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults
- find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air)
Uses of everyday materials
- identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses
- find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching
RE
As a Church of England School, Religious Education is a core subject and alongside collective worship is a very important part of school life. RE & worship takes place throughout the school day with daily prayers, whole school and class worship and the sharing of our Christian values.
This term the focus taken from the Diocese scheme of work is:
- Jesus friend to everyone; What is the good news Jesus brings?
- How do symbols help us understand the story of Easter? ;Understanding Christianity link:Why does Easter matter to Christians?
Other subjects
Geography
The children will understand geographical similarities and differences through studying human and physical geography of a small area of the UK . They will use simple compass directions and locational and directional language to describe the location of features and routes on a map.
History
The children will be learning about significant historical events and people:
Grace Darling
Computing
We will be detectives! The children will solve a mystery by reading and responding to emails.
Music
The children will be performing and sharing with their friends, paying particular attention to rhythm, tempo and pitch.
DT
Making a pulley system for the Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch.
Art
We will be moulding and carving woodland creatures.
How you can support us
Reading
Reading with your child is the most important thing you can do to support their learning at home.
Please try and read every day and remember to record it in your child's reading diary.
Your child's Reading Eggs password is on the first page of their reading diary. If you have any trouble signing in online, please ask one of us.
We are all taking part in the Round the World Reading Challenge which allows your child to 'travel' to new world destinations each time they read at home at least three times a week for ten weeks. Don't forget, Reading Eggs will count as a read and make sure you record any additional books you read at home together! Let's get reading!
It is important for your child to have a daily practice of the spelling patterns given at the end of each half term.
Homework Project
Your child will bring home a termly homework project based on activities which support our current topic. Have fun working together and be as creative as you like!
Key Information
Please ensure that you bring your child's school reading book bag back into school daily as this will be used to bring home important letters and it will keep our reading books safe.
Our PE day is Tuesday. On this day we come into school in our PE kit ready for our PE sessions outside.
Your child should bring in a water bottle that is sent home to be thoroughly cleaned each evening.
Class Team
Teacher: Mrs Prescott
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Dedman
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Webb
SEN Teacher: Mrs Tilly
Class Events
Outdoor learning dates:
Thursday 28th January
Thursday 4th February
Thursday 11th February
Trips
Here we will provide information about our planned trip to Delamere Forest and other special visitors we will have in school.