Space Ash Class Term 2. Literacy/C&L This term we will be focussing on non fiction texts .We will look at the main differences between fiction and non fiction and write them in a list. We will continue to learn new phonic sounds, practising sounding out phonemes and blending sounds together. History/Geography/UtW Geography – We will be learning the different seasons and discussing the types of weather that happen during each season. History -To start the term we will be learning about Guy Fawkes why we have bonfire night. Maths Throughout the term we will continue to practise counting forwards and backwards, as well as looking at repeating patterns and thinking about positional language. We will also begin to read simple number sentences that use ‘+’ and ‘=‘ signs. Ash Class Term 2. Computing/UtW The children will be creating a series of instructions and planning a journey for a Beebot to navigate it around space. We will also be focussing on internet safety when using the laptops. Science/UtW Linking to our Space topic, we will be looking at light and dark and learning about light sources. Hopefully (weather dependent!) we will investigate the length of shadows throughout the day. Space Music/EA&D We will continue our weekly singing sessions with Caroline, as well as exploring instruments to create different sounds for rockets shooting into space and twinkling stars! RE During our RE sessions we will be talking about events in the Christmas story and why Christians believe God sent us Jesus as a special gift to the world. PSHE/PSED During this term we will be talking about how to keep safe when out and about. We will talk about the firework code, how to keep safe near roads and what we can do to be seen at night. Art, Design and Technology/EA&D This term we are going to be creating firework pictures using chalks and designing our own constellation pictures. We will also be junk modelling and making space helmets and backpacks. PE/PD The children will continue to have weekly PE sessions with PH sports, as well as developing their fine and gross motor skills.