1. Class 1 Spring Term 2017 What is it made of? Happy New Year!
Welcome back! I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas break. We are about to begin another busy term full of exciting learning.
Our new topic for this half term is ‘What is it made of?’ During this topic the children will be learning about materials and their properties. They will be investigating why different materials are used for certain purposes and using some of these materials to build their own houses. Our stunning start ‘Recycling Day’ will be taking place on Thursday 5th January and will be an opportunity for the children to learn about the importance of recycling. Any unwanted materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic and fabric/clothes would be gratefully received for the children to use on this day.
Our PE days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child has a full PE kit, including plimsolls or trainers, in school on both of these days.
Mrs Rossiter and I will listen to the children read at least once a week but as always we would ask that you read with your child at home as often as you can. Please comment or initial in their home/school diary every time you read with them.
As always if you have any questions then please do come and see me. Thank you for your support.
Miss Candler
Class 1 Teacher
Class 1
Spring Term 2017
What is it made of?

2. Music RE/PSHCE ICT Art and Design PE Maths What is it made of ?
In the Groove
Focussing on one song ‘In the
Groove’ the children will explore
the interrelated dimensions of
music through games, singing and
playing instruments.
RE/PSHCE
Special times
New Year resolutions, whole
school values, circle time
activities.
ICT
We are painters
Creating an electronic picture to
Illustrate The Three Little Pigs story.
Art and Design
Buildings – Design, build and
evaluate creations of The Three
Little Pigs houses.
Exploring shape and form by
creating sculptures out of clay PE
Gymnstics
Dance
Geography
Winter weather
(No History focus this half term)
Science
Materials – everyday materials and
their properties.
Seasons – Winter investigations
English
Christmas recounts
Traditional tale activities based around
The Three Little Pigs
Story Writing
Writing Instructions
Research using non fiction books and
writing glossaries.
Daily phonics
Maths
Counting, ordering numbers, reading
and writing numbers. Measurement,
numbers and place value, simple
fractions, addition and subtraction,
properties of shapes.
Focus on practical investigative
problem solving activities.
What is it made
of ?