Spring Term 2    Newsletter       Class 1/2

This terms theme is ‘The Rainforest.’ Through this theme, the children will learn about where rainforests are in the world, the layers of the rainforest and animals and plants that are found there.

Maths – The children will carry on learning about place value and the number system. We will be solving problems involving money and shape. This term we will be focusing on the four operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

English – For the first 2 weeks we are using the text ‘The Kapok Tree’ as a class. This will help them with descriptive writing and letter writing. We will then move on to story writing using the test 'Tin Forest'. We will also be doing phonics, handwriting and comprehension sessions.

Science – This half term the children's topic will be, Animals, including humans. The children will understand that animals have offspring which grow into adults and will find out about and describe the basic needs for survival.

RE - This term we will be looking at Jesus’ miracles.

PSHE - The children will be looking at Fair Trade as part of National Fair Trade Week.  We will then look at how deforestation is destroying the rainforests and what we can do to help protect them.

Timetable

Reading: Your child will be reading daily in class through different subjects. However, we will try to listen to your child read as much as we can.  Please ensure you listen to your child read as often as possible during the week and note in their reading record that you have done so. The more they read the bigger advantage they will have. It is very important for your child's development to read as much as possible Please ensure your child brings their reading book into school every day.

Spellings: Your child will come home with a new list of spellings on a Monday which they need to practise each day.  Please encourage your child to read, sound out and write the words carefully. All children will be tested on the Friday.

Maths Homework:. All children must know their  number bonds to 10 and then 20. The children will then move to their 10, 2 and 5 times tables

PE is a core subject and every child is expected to take part in these lessons.  Our lessons will take place on a Monday and Wednesday. Please ensure your child has their PE kit: black or navy shorts, plain white or blue school t-shirt and plimsolls in school for these days and that earrings have been removed. (We are not allowed to remove them.)

If you have any concerns or require further information about what your child is going to be doing in school, then please feel free to come and see me. Please support your child with their homework and if your child or you are not sure what is expected, please just ask!

Miss Simmonds 

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