This half term we will be focusing on retrieval skills in reading sessions. The children will learn to locate and use a piece of information for a text. We will be looking at the following books this half term.

We will begin this term with adding and subtracting a 2-digit and a 1-digit number and then move on to adding and subtracting two 2-digit numbers. We will focus on the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction before moving on to shape.

By the end of this term, the children will learn to:

Addition and Subtraction

• Recall and use addition and subtraction facts to 20 fluently, and derive and use related facts up to 100.
• Add and subtract numbers using concrete objects, pictorial representations, and mentally, including: a two-digit number and ones; a two-digit number and  tens; 2 two-digit numbers; adding 3 one-digit numbers.
• Recognise and use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction and use this to check calculations and solve missing number problems. 

Shape

• Identify and describe the properties of 2D shapes, including the number of sides, vertices and line symmetry in a vertical line.
• Identify and describe the properties of 3D shapes, including the number of edges, vertices and faces.
• Identify 2D shapes on the surface of 3D shapes. [for example, a circle on a cylinder and a triangle on a pyramid].
• Compare and sort common 2D and 3D shapes and everyday objects.

• Sort into living, dead and never lived
• Give key features that mean the animal or plant is suited to its micro-habitat
• Use a food chain to explain what animals eat
• Explain in simple terms why an animal or plant is suited to a habitat e.g. the caterpillar cannot live under the soil like a worm as it needs fresh leaves to eat; the seaweed we found on the beach cannot live in our pond because it is not salty

• Recognise that Incarnation is part of the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible.
• Retell the story of the birth of Jesus and recognise the link with Incarnation.
• Give at least two examples of ways in which Christians use the nativity story in Churches and at home. 
• Think, talk and ask questions about the Christmas story and the lessons you can learn from it. 

Indoor – Gymnastics

In this unit, pupils learn, explore and develop basic gymnastic actions on the floor and using apparatus. They develop gymnastic skills of jumping, rolling, balancing and travelling individually and in combination to create short sequences and movement phrases. Pupils develop an awareness of compositional devices when creating sequences to include the use of shapes, levels and directions. They learn to work safely with and around others and whilst using apparatus. Pupils are given opportunities to provide feedback to others and recognise elements of high-quality performance. 

Outdoor – Sending and Receiving

Pupils will develop their sending and receiving skills including throwing and catching, rolling, kicking, tracking and stopping a ball. They will also use equipment to send and receive a ball. Pupils will be given opportunities to work with a range of different sized balls. They will apply their skills individually, in pairs and in small groups and begin to organise and self-manage their own activities. They will build on their knowledge of sending and receiving by applying their skills in different situations.

• Describe what happened on the night of the 2/9/1666.
• Explain why there are different viewpoints about what caused the fire.
• Explain why people acted in the way that they did.
• Describe how London was rebuilt and explain why it needed to be rebuilt.
• Describe what Stuart London was like.
• Describe what was left of London.

This half term, the children will be exploring mark making with pencils and how shadow and light falls on objects.

By the end of this unit, the children will learn to:

• Create different effects using pencil
• Create quick sketches of objects
• Understand how shadows are created and fall
• Use shading to create light and shadow in their drawings
• Study and draw from still life over a sustained period of time

This half term the children will continue to explore the exciting genre of Rock, this time focussing on Christmas Rock songs through time. We will listen to a range of music, play instruments and dance to the beat.