AUTUMN SPRING SUMMER Focus/Theme Giants and Castles Blast off! London Africa ENGLISH: READING Autumn 1 Reading phonic knowledge and skills to read unknown words. Recognise and use the sounds already taught. Read further common exception words. Listen to and talk about a range of poems. Discuss the sequence of events in a book. Autumn 2 Reading Apply phonic knowledge and skills to read unknown words. Recognise and use the sounds already taught. Read further common exception words. Discuss their favourite words and phrases. Spring 1 Reading Use phonic knowledge and skills decode automatically. Building on the sounds they already know to blend sounds. Read most words quickly. Learn a poem by heart. Spring 2 Reading Reading books matched to improve phonic knowledge. Sounding out unfamiliar words accurately and without undue hesitation. Introduction to non fiction books and how they are structured. Answering and asking questions about the books read. Summer 1 Reading Reading books matched to improve phonic knowledge. Re-reading books to build up fluency and confidence in word reading. Answering and asking questions the books read. Read words containing common suffixes. Summer 2 Reading Reading books matched to improve phonic knowledge. Re-reading books to build up fluency and confidence in word reading. Answering and asking questions about the books read. Recognise root words and common suffixes. ENGLISH: TEXTS Jack and the beanstalk The smartest giant in town The way back home How to catch a star Toys in space Aliens love Underpants The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet Paddington’s London Treasury The Naughty Bus The Great Fire of London Major Glad, Major Dizzy Tinga Tinga Tales Just so stories by Rudyard Kipling The Lazy Lion We all went on Safari Literacy Shed –Zahra animation Mama Pancakes
MATHS Number and place value: recognise the value of each digit in a 2 digit number. Compare and order numbers from 0-100 using < > = Counting in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s. Using mental methods and numbers bonds to add and subtract. problems with addition and subtraction. Applying increasing knowledge of mental and written methods. Recall number facts up to 20. Identify and describe properties of 2D and 3D Count in steps of 2,3,5. Read and write numbers to 100. increasing knowledge of mental and written methods. Recall and use multiplication and division for 2, 5, 10 times tables. Use the x - = Geometry: position and direction. Use number lines to add and subtract. Understand multiplication as repeated addition and division and repeated subtraction. Estimating, counting and comparing quantities Recall of addition and subtraction facts and mental calculation strategies Partitioning and counting on strategies Repeated addition and subtraction arrays, grouping and using times tables facts Properties of 2D and 3D shapes Length, mass, capacity and money Estimating. Counting, comparing and ordering quantities Mental addition and subtraction calculation strategies Repeated addition and subtraction arrays, grouping and times tables facts Finding fractions of quantities, shapes and sets of objects Position and direction Measures – time Solving problems that involve collecting data in tallies, tables and pictograms. Using positional language. Counting in 3’s and 5’s. Comparing and ordering quantities Mental addition and subtraction calculation strategies Repeated addition and subtraction arrays, grouping and using times tables facts Finding fractions of quantities, shapes and sets of objects Properties of 3D and 2D shapes Length. Mass (weight), capacity and money Estimating. Counting, comparing and ordering quantities Addition partitioning and sequencing Fractions-finding fractions of quantities, shapes and sets of objects Finding fractions of quantities, shapes and sets of objects Position and direction Measures-time Solving problems that involve collecting data in tallies, tables and pictograms and block diagrams SCIENCE Key Learning Key Learning Key Learning Key Learning Key Learning Key Learning
Working Scientifically COMMON MATERIALS Distinguish the difference between an object and the material it is made of. Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water and rock. Compare and group together a variety of every day materials on the basis of their simple physical properties. Investigation – best material to build a castle for the 3 little Knights Working Scientifically LIGHT Light Observe and name a variety of sources of light, including electric lights, flames and the Sun. Associate shadows with a light source being blocked by something. Explore materials to raise questions that will help me to understand the differences between materials that are transparent, translucent and opaque. Observe shadows being formed in everyday contexts, such as when I play outside or Working Scientifically Name Basic Body Parts Name Body Parts Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each Working Scientifically PLANTS Identify and name a variety of plants and animals Describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals Observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into plants Research and describe how plants grow and Investigation – Where do plants grow best? Working Scientifically ALL LIVING THINGS AND THEIR HABITATS Explore and compare the differences between things that are living, dead, and things that have never been alive Identify the habitats of living things and how they are suited to basic needs Identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including micro-habitats Describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food. Investigation – Sorting living and non-living things Working Scientifically ANIMALS INCLUDING HUMANS Describe the importance of exercise, hygiene and healthy eating. Classify wild life into groups. Identify and describe food chains. Understand predators/ prey and relationships between groups. Investigation – How can we make things camouflage? HISTORY Key Learning Key Learning Key Learning Key Learning
Use artefacts, pictures, stories, online sources and databases to find out the past. Children to look at models, pictures of castles. Discuss what life was life in a castle for the different people who lived there. Discuss the purpose of a castle. Learn about the different features of a castle and their purpose. Learn about the roles of the people who lived in the castle. Imagine that they lived in a castle. What would life have been like? Discuss everyday life e.g. cooking, sleeping, washing etc. in a castle. Compare simple timelines. When castles were built, in relation to when dinosaurs lived and modern times. Research the first man who travelled to the moon – make a fact file about the launch and make a timeline of his life (different interpretations about the same person) Look at different space crafts. Look at similarities and differences: Tim Peake. Day in the life of an astronaut Use artefacts, pictures, stories, online sources and databases to find out about the past. Describe historical events. Children will learn about the Great Fire of London. Describe significant people from the past. Children are to significant people within the Royal Family and those that have made a difference to England. Compare Queen Elizabeth to Henry 8th. Label time lines with words or phrases such as: past, present, older and newer. Children are to make a timeline about their lives. Use dates where appropriate. Dates can be used in the timeline and when studying the Royal Family. Identify some of the different ways the past has been represented. Show an understanding of the concept of nation and a nation’s history. Show an understanding of concepts such as civilisation, monarchy, parliament, democracy, and war and peace. Children are to study and research the Royal Family events and artefacts in order on a time line. Children are to look at different artefacts and photos from Africa. Can you place them on a time line? Look at photos of how a city (e.g. Cairo or Cape Town) has changed over time. Can you place them in order? Describe significant people from the past. Children are to research into significant people in Africa. What have they done to help people and the country? Observe or handle evidence to ask questions and find answers to questions about the past. African artefacts and photos.
To explore a range of methods and materials to design and make their own window. Explore colour, texture, and design to create a picture considering different tones, light and size DT Key Learning Design and make shields. Explore different shield designs to identify and dislikes of the designs and then design our own shields. Shoebox castle Make sandwiches, dragon biscuits for banquet Key Learning Clay Footprint. making clay moon footprints Design and make a rocket. What is a rocket? How does it work? Key Learning Design and make a landmark. Design a landmark. Design and make palaces a range of construction materials. Use materials to drill, screw, glue and nail materials to make and strengthen the palace. Evaluate and refine ideas throughout the making process. Key Learning Prepare African dishes using principles of a healthy diet. Cut, peel or grate ingredients safely and hygienically. Measure or using measuring cups or electronic scales and assemble or cook ingredients. Follow a recipe. Look at a of African pottery and identify likes and dislikes of the designs. Suggest improvements to existing designs. Create our own African homes Explore different structures and improve upon existing designs, giving reasons for choices. Understand where our food comes from- fairtrade MUSIC Key Learning Singing Key Learning Singing – Christmas songs Key Learning Creating sounds sounds-what do you think it would sound like on a busy London street? Key Learning Looking at instruments and songs from other cultures COMPUTING Key Learning How computers work Key Learning Algorithms and programming Key Learning Communication and Key Learning Data Information Key Learning Programming and fixing bugs Key Learning Safety on-line. PE Key Learning Multi-skills Gymnastics Key Learning Multi-skills Key Learning Outdoor Games Gymnastics Key Learning Outdoor Games Dance Key Learning Athletics Gymnastics Key Learning Outdoor Games OAA RE Key Learning Festivals Key Learning Key Learning Healer Key Learning Death and Resurrection Key Learning Followers Festivals Key Learning Stages of Life