Ms Kelly and Primary 2/3/4

This term we will be learning all about First Nation Civilisations, exploring how Native Americans travelled the great plains and learning about skills that were developed in the outdoors long ago.

We will be exploring our local wildlife on Thursday afternoons and putting our observation, risk awareness and problem-solving skills to the test. Waterproof trousers and jackets are available for your child to wear. Wellies advised.

In literacy, we will use ‘active literacy strategies’ to develop our phonics, blending sounds to read and write. We will put effort and time into our handwriting and presentation, taking care of resources and sharing ideas with one another. We will continue to use ‘Talk for Writing’ to develop story telling and creative writing, while also using opportunities to write factual statements through topic study, science and technology.

In numeracy, we will be using ‘number talks’ and concrete materials to develop our mathematical language and thinking. We will be consolidating our knowledge of place value, number order and sequencing. Pupils will also explore symmetry in and around the school, outside and the use of pattern in art and maths.

We will study simple Native American art styles, listen to the music of that time and experiment with creating our own rhythmic patterns.

PE days will be Monday and Fridays. Please send children to school on those days with kits and clothes that they can independently get in and out of.

Homework will be posted on the google classroom stream each Monday for completion by Friday each week. Please use the homework diary to communicate with me or ask for any clarity.

We look forward to showcasing our learning for you on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 1.30pm