1. Buzzards
Spring
Literacy
To explore non-fiction texts
To look at the differences between fiction and non-fiction texts
To explore what we would use to write non-fiction texts
To write our own non-fiction texts
Numeracy
To use a range of number rhymes to help with counting skills
To create tally charts
To create graphs
To explore simple equations using objects
Design Technology
To explore design in nature
To collage with natural material
To design and create sculptures using natural materials
To use photography to show designs in nature
To study Andy Goldsworthy
Food Technology
To explore colour, patterns and textures through cooking and baking.
Creative Curriculum
To study the Tudors
To design and build Tudor houses
To look at different clothing from Tudor times
To explore Tudor kings and queens
To identify the Tudor rose
Science
To explore the textures and features of rocks
To look at different volcanos
To explore features of a volcano and how they erupt
To look at what happens during an earthquake

2. Please make sure you take lots of photographs.
Buzzards
Activity Ideas
For each subject there are many ways to promote education and develop understanding in the home.
These are ideas that you may wish to use in order to support the curriculum. They are just initial ideas; you may wish to do your own activity!
Please make sure you take lots of photographs.
Numeracy
Count using number rhymes
Use number rhymes for simple calculations – taking one away and how many are left
Go out into the community and count objects to create tally charts
Use tally chart findings to produce graphs
Use objects for simple adding
Literacy
Look at different facts about ourselves, our class, our school and decide if they are true or false
Plan and write our own newspaper articles
Create our own mini books
Write our own leaflets
Design our own posters
Science
Look at different rocks, talk about their textures and properties
Explore how rocks move in water
Look at simple weathering in the community
Make our own volcanic eruption
Create our own volcano
Look at what happens in an earthquake
Design Technology
Explore different natural materials and make collages
Explore different natural materials and make sculptures
Look at Andy Goldsworthy and recreate some of his work
Food
Explore pattern and colours through cooking
Look at different texture
Creative Curriculum
Design Tudor clothing
Design and build Tudor houses
Look at different Tudor kings and queens
Visit Tudor buildings
Look at the Tudor rose, recognise and design our own