Literacy 

Familiar settings - In this topic, children will cover the story Goat and Donkey in the Great Outdoors. They will explore the setting of the story and think about what they might see, hear, and feel outside. Children will practise describing outdoor settings, retelling parts of the story, and using the story to create their own.

Information booklets - In this topic, children will cover how to create information booklets about the great outdoors. They will learn about different outdoor environments and the things they might find there. They will practise writing simple facts, using headings and labels, and organising their ideas to make their own information booklet.

Phonics

In phonics, children will develop their phonics skills using the Little Wandle scheme. They focus on reading and spelling words, blending sounds to read confidently, and writing simple sentences. The work helps children become more confident readers and writers while using their phonics knowledge in everyday reading and writing.

Numeracy

Position and direction - In this topic, children will cover how to describe position and direction. They will learn to use words such as left, right, forwards, backwards, above, and below. Children will practise giving and following simple directions, as well as describing the position of objects in different situations.

Place value (within 100) - In this topic, children will learn to recognise and work with numbers up to 100. They will explore how numbers are made using tens and ones. They will practise counting forwards and backwards, comparing numbers, and using number lines and objects to support their understanding.

Science 

Plants - In this Unit, children will learn how to identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants, including deciduous and evergreen trees. They also learn how to identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees.

Art

In this topic, children will learn to create self-portraits by carefully observing their own features. They will explore how to draw faces and all their features. They will practise using different materials and techniques to add colour and detail, creating their own unique self-portrait. Children will explore different artists and incorporate their styles into their own drawings. 

Computing 

Music 

P.E.

Striking - In this topic, children will learn how to strike a ball using different parts of their body or equipment such as bats. They will practise hitting a ball with control and aim.

They will also develop coordination and balance through simple games and activities.

R.E.

To the ends of the Earth - In this topic, children will cover how Jesus told his disciples to go out and share the Good News with others. They will learn about how the disciples travelled to different places, helped people, and showed kindness. Children will also think about how we can share good news and be kind and helpful in their own lives.

PSHE 

Being my best - The children will be encouraged to try their best, set small goals, and feel proud of what they can do. They will learn that it is okay to make mistakes and that this helps us learn.

By the end of the topic,  children will feel more confident, make healthy choices, and understand how to be their best version in all the tasks that they do.