Spring Term

Spring 2 - 2025

I hope everyone has had a lovely half term. We have many exciting lessons which we will be learning throughout the next half term.

Below is a summary of our learning for Spring 2:

 

Literacy

  • Text - Cracking Contraptions (Snow Machine) 

  • Explanation Text - Write an explanation text of a new machine to help make the world a better place.

  • Poetry - Haiku Poems

  • Haikus inspired by the seasons.

  • Guided Reading

  • Text - Ariki and the Island of Wonders (Written by Nicola Davies)

 

Maths

  • Fractions

  • Mass and Capacity

 

Science

  • Scientists and Inventors

 

History

  • Shang Dynasty

 

Geography

  • Land Use

 

Computing

  • Email (taught through Purple Mash)

 

Art

  • Was completed in Spring 1.

 

DT

  • Frame Structures - Packaging

 

French

  • I can... (taught through Language Angels)

 

RE

  • Understanding Christianity - Salvation

 

PSHE

  • Healthy Me

 

PE

  • Indoor - Dance

  • Outdoor - Athletics

 

Music

  • More Musical Styles (taught through Charanga)

 

 

Spring 1 - 2025

I hope everyone has had a fantastic Christmas holiday. We have many exciting lessons which we will be learning throughout the Spring term.

Below is a summary of our learning for Spring 1:

 

Literacy

  • Text - Willow Pattern Story (Written by Allan Drummond)

  • Setting and Character Description - Writing a setting description of where the girl lives.

  • Text - The Magic Paintbrush

  • Persuasion letter- Persuade the king to not make her paint gold.

  • Text - Cracking Contraptions (Snow Machine)

  • Explanation Text - Write an explanation text of a new machine to help make the world a better place.

  • Guided Reading

  • Text - Volcanoes (written by Maria Gill)

 

Maths

  • Multiplication and Division (Unit B)

  • Length and Perimeter

 

Science

  • Scientists and Inventors

 

History

  • Shang Dynasty

 
Geography

  • Land Use

 

Computing

  • Touch Typing & Graphing (taught through Purple Mash)

 

Art

  • Painting

  • Tints and Shades 

  • Watercolour- Still Life

  • Artist - Michele Clamp

 

DT

  • To be completed in Spring 2.

 

French

  • Musical Instruments (taught through Language Angels)

 

R.E

  • Christian and Hindu questions on life's journey.

 

PSHE

  • Being Me in My World

 

PE

  • Indoor - Gymnastics

  • Outdoor - Football

 

Music

  • Composing Using Your Imagination (taught through Charanga)