Class 1 – Nursery / Reception
Class 1 is taught by Mrs Willington on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Mrs Middleton on Thursdays and Fridays.
Mrs Chandler is the Class 1 Learning Support Assistant on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Mrs Clinton on a Thursday and Friday.
Spring Term 2:
Our topic this half term is 'To The Rescue!'
This topic is all about superheroes and people who help us.
We will explore the BIG QUESTION of "Do all heroes wear capes?" We will explore the everyday heroes which live amongst us, helping each other.
The roleplay has been changed into a Superhero Headquarters and the class have been enjoying getting dressed as their favourite superhero.
Read Write Inc
We will be continuing to build on the great progress have made in their phonics.
The Reception children will be consolidating 'special friends' – sh the ch qu ng nk, ck, ll, ff, ss.
They will be reading Red Books. These will be sent home every third day and a Red Book Bag book.
Nursery will continue to develop their listening skills with games, stories and rhymes and their early development of early sound recognition. They have been enjoying Squiggle While They Wiggle with Mrs Chandler and beginning their mark making journey.
Literacy
During our English sessions we will be reading Juniper Jupiter by Lizzy Stewart. She is a real-life superhero in search for the perfect sidekick.
Mathematics
In mathematics we will be continuing the NCETM Mastering Number Programme:
Staircase pattern and ordering numbers
Ordering to 8
Composition of 7
Doubles
Odd and even
And following White Rose Maths for Shape, Space & Measure:
3D shapes
Positional language
Patterns
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
We will be learning about occupations and roles in society. We will be thinking about what we want to be when we grow up.
PE will take place every Tuesday and Friday.
Expressive Arts and Design
We will be exploring Pop Art artists Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein and creating our own versions.
Mrs Stretford will be teaching the class DT every Tuesday morning. The children are very lucky to have such a talented teacher to help them produce some wonderful pieces. Please come into the classroom and look at the displays once they have to created.
This half term the children will be making a chair for Super Ted.
We will be finishing the term with a SUPERHERO DAY were the class will be put through their paces to see if they are strong enough, smart enough, brave enough and fast enough to pass the test and gain their superhero status.