Horseshoes - Miss ogborne
End of Term 4
Wow another busy term in Horseshoes!
I'm sure you are all now experts in the Great Fire of London- it has been a very interesting and engaging topic that we've all enjoyed! We wrote diary entries from the Fire and lots of facts about what happened. In Maths we have worked hard to understand fractions and tell the time to half past and o'clock for Year 1 and quarters/ 5-minute intervals for Year 2 as well as practising our number bonds to 10, 20 and 100 as well as 2x, 5x 10x tables. We have been super busy practising and consolidating our sounds and spelling to become better readers and writers.
Enjoy the break- we've got lots of fun learning coming up!
Overview for Term 4
Maths ⏰🍰½
This term we will be exploring time and fractions.
Year 1 will consolidate ordering days and months before learning to tell the time to o’clock and half past. Then they will move onto fractions focusing on ½ and ¼.
Year 2 will revisit and consolidate the Year 1 knowledge above briefly to ensure they are ready to build upon this. They will then learn to tell the the time to quarter past and quarter to before moving on to five minute intervals. They also need to know 24 hours in a day and 60 minutes in a hour so they can begin to order and sequence intervals of time. They will then move onto fractions focusing on ⅓ , 2/4 and ¾ .
English📚📝
Our book this term is The Great Fire of London by Emma Adams linking with our History enquiry. .
Year 1 will focus on using a range of the suffixes -es, -s, -ed, -ing, -er and -est correctly. They will continue to consolidate the basics of a sentence, capital letters, full stops and finger spaces.
Year 2 will focus on writing sentences in different forms: statement, question, exclamation, command as well as punctuating these sentences correctly. They will revisit punctuation such as commas in a list and begin to add the suffix -lyto form adverbs. They will also think about using present and past tenses correctly and consistently and using if, that, so and when to extend sentences.
Phonics
Year 1 are now moving on to Phase 5b which comes with more common exception words and alternative pronunciations of graphemes, digraphs and trigraphs we already know. For example: “We know this grapheme - a. We know it as /a/ as in cat. It is sometimes pronounced /ai/ as in words like acorn.”
Handwriting and Spellings ✍️
Year 1 will be focussing on mastering the formation of lowercase letters considering sizing and spacing. Year 2 will be learning and practising cursive (joined up!) letter formation.
Year 2 spellings wise we will be trialling a new scheme which directly follows on from our Phonics scheme. More information to come!
Science 🌱🌸
Our focus until Easter will be Plants. Over the course of the two terms we will begin to confidently name familiar trees and other plants that are native to our area and describe key features of these plants. We will consolidate our understanding of deciduous and evergreen trees and begin to sort plants based on their simple features. We will revisit seasonal change, weather patterns and identify that plants can grow well in different conditions.
History 🔥🏘️
This term we are historians learning all about the Great Fire of London. We will learn all about the events leading up to the Great Fire, why it is significant and how it generated big changes. As we are so far back in the past we will look at sources and how we know what happened back by looking at diaries and paintings from the time.
Art 🎨 🗿
Our focus this term is sculpture. We will be developing our sculpture skills by shaping and constructing 3D forms using paper. They will practise rolling, folding and scrunching techniques, securely attaching pieces, and making thoughtful choices about arrangement, colour and detail.
Computing 💻📊
Our focus this term will be data and programming. We will learn how to give and order instructions, exploring how changing sequences affects outcomes. They will design simple algorithms, create digital artwork, and test and debug their programs.
They will also be introduced to data, learning how to collect information using tally charts, organise it using attributes, and present it in pictograms and block diagrams to answer questions.
PSHE 🍎
We will continue to follow the Jigsaw scheme of learning to support our PSHE work. This term our theme is Healthy Me. Each week we will explore a different aspect of this theme.
PE 🤸♀️ 🎾
On Mondays we will focus on Gymnastics, exploring and developing basic floor and apparatus skills. We will practise jumping, rolling, balancing and travelling, combining them to create short sequences.
On Thursdays we will focus on Net Games this term, developing our understanding of attacking and defending principles. We will learn to use a ready position to defend our court and place the ball or shuttlecock into space. .
RE ✝️
This term we will focus on the question: “What are the best symbols of Jesus’ death & resurrection at Easter? “
Important reminders
PE: Every Monday and Thurday
Bookbags: In everyday. The school expectation is that you read with your
child 4 times a week and record this within the red book.
End of Term 3
Wow, what a fantastic and action-packed Term 3 in Horseshoes! The children have worked so hard and should be incredibly proud of all they have achieved.
In English, we have been busy authors! Inspired by The Dragon Machine, the children planned and wrote their very own imaginative stories. It has been wonderful to see how much their stamina and independence are developing.
In Maths, Year 1 have continued building their confidence with addition and subtraction, applying their skills to solve a range of problems. Year 2 have been exploring multiplication and measurement, developing their understanding of equal groups and learning to measure mass accurately. As a class, we have also worked on position and direction, using mathematical language to describe turns, movement and routes.
In Geography, we have been learning all about the United Kingdom – its countries, capital cities and surrounding seas – before widening our lens to explore the wider world. We hope you enjoyed this during our assembly and open morning.
We have also embraced our creative sides this term. The children confidently showcased their fantastic dance moves and worked hard in DT to learn how to sew their very own bunting squares. Threading needles and practising running stitch required great resilience and determination!
Thank you for your continued support. We are so proud of all the children’s hard work and can’t wait for another exciting term ahead! ✨
Overview for Term 3
Maths
This term we will be exploring addition and subtraction further as well as revisiting shape.
Year 1 will work through addition and subtraction focussing on number facts of 11, 12, 13,14, 15 and 16. They will also explore position and direction by thinking about describing position using left, right, above, behind etc and making whole, half and quarter turns.
Year 2 will start off focusing on times tables for the first time- in Year 2 we explore 2, 5 and 10 times tables and division facts. We will then move onto measurement with a focus on length and mass. We will use our times tables knowledge to read scales, estimate and measure mass, length and height as well as comparing and ordering these measurements.
English
Our book this term is The Dragon Machine by Helen Ward. We will be learning about owls with the view to write a report at the end of term.
Year 1 will focus on using and to join ideas and sentences and using the suffixes -ed, -ing, -er and -est correctly. They will also continue to consolidate the basics of a sentence, capital letters, full stops and finger spaces.
Year 2 will focus on writing sentences in different forms: statement, question, exclamation, command as well as punctuating these sentences correctly. They will also think about using present and past tenses correctly and consistently and using because and when to extend sentences.
Phonics
Year 1 are now mastering Phase 5a, which is new graphemes (spellings) of sounds they already know. Once mastered we will move on to Phase 5b which comes with
more common exception words and alternative pronunciations of graphemes,
digraphs and trigraphs we already know. For example: “We know this grapheme - a.
We know it as /a/ as in cat. It is sometimes pronounced /ai/ as in words like acorn.”
Handwriting and Spellings
Year 1 will be focussing on mastering the formation of lowercase letters considering sizing and spacing. Year 2 will be consolidating their lowercase letter formation before moving onto cursive (joined up!) letter formation.
Year 2 spellings wise we will be trialling a new scheme which directly follows on from our Phonics scheme. More information to come!
Science
Our focus until Easter will be Plants. Over the course of the two terms we will begin to confidently name familiar trees and other plants that are native to our area and describe key features of these plants. We will consolidate our understanding of deciduous and evergreen trees and begin to sort plants based on their simple features. We will revisit seasonal change, weather patterns and identify that plants can grow well in different conditions.
Geography
We are geographers once more! This term we are investigating the question: where is Bristol? We will start by looking at Bristol as a city within the UK, moving onto understanding the four countries that make up the united kingdom and identifying their capitals. We will then move wider to look at the seven continents and five oceans of the world, identifying, locating and describing them in simple geographical terms.
DT
Our focus this term is drawing. We will explore how lines and shapes are used in art. We will experiment with different materials, create our own drawings, and be inspired by artists like Brianna McCarthy. The focus is on creativity, observation, and having fun with art.
Computing
Our focus this term will be digital photography. We will be taking our own photos considering position and lighting as well as exploring real and fake images.
PSHE
We will continue to follow the Jigsaw scheme of learning to support our PSHE
work. This term our theme is ‘Celebrating Difference’’. Each session we will explore a different aspect of this theme.
PE
On Wednesday we will continue to play Sending and Receiving games with the Robins. We will develop an understanding of attacking and defending and what being 'in possession' means. We will learn and practise to dodge and divert and learn how to come up with tactics and strategies.
On Mondays we will focus on dance. We will explore travelling actions, movement skills and incorporate this into our dance. We will copy and repeat actions to link them into a short dance phrase.
RE
This term we will focus on the question: “How do some Muslims show Allah is compassionate and merciful?”
Important reminders
PE: Every Monday and Wednesday
Bookbags: In everyday. The school expectation is that you read with your
child 4 times a week and record this within the red book.
End of Term 2
Wow, what a busy and exciting term in Horseshoes! I hope you all enjoyed watching the children shine in the Nativity – they were truly wonderful performers.
We have been working incredibly hard this term to help our brains grow. In English, the children have developed their reading and writing skills and were inspired by The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark to produce non-fiction writing. In phonics, Year 1 have completed Phase 5a and are now focusing on mastering these sounds, while Year 2 have finished their phonics learning and are applying their skills confidently in reading and writing.
In Maths, both Year 1 and Year 2 have consolidated their understanding of number through addition and subtraction and developed their shape-detecting skills. Year 2 have also begun exploring multiplication and division, building on their strong number knowledge.
In Science, the children have been learning all about materials and their properties, and consolidated this learning during our exciting visit to We The Curious. As historians, we explored artefacts and investigated how toys have changed over time,from the 2020s right back to the 1950s!.
Merry Christmas to those celebrating, enjoy the festive break, and we look forward to being back ready to learn in the New Year! 🎄✨
Overview for Term 2
Maths
This term we will be exploring addition and subtraction further as well as revisiting shape.
Year 1 will move on to counting and ordering numbers to 100, comparing and finding one more and one less. They will then work through addition and subtraction focussing on number facts of 7, 8, 9, 10. Finally they will be recognising 3D shapes such as cuboids, cubes, pyramids and spheres.
Year 2 will focus on the different strategies to add and subtract 2 digit numbers, looking at number facts, adding 10s and bridging over ten. This is the basis of column addition and subtraction so we will be ensuring the children have a deep understanding of this. Next we will explore multiplication as repeated addition and writing division statements for grouping and sharing. Then we will look at the properties of 3D shapes such as cylinders and cones.
English
Our book this term is The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson We will be learning about owls with the view to write a report at the end of term.
Year 1 will focus on using and to join ideas and sentences, using the suffixes -s, -es correctly and continue to consolidate the basics of a sentence, capital letters, full stops and finger spaces.
Year 2 will focus on beginning to use commas in a list and continue with using expanded noun phrases to add description and detail for example the blue butterfly. They will also revisit some of the suffixes used in Year 1 (-er, -est, -ing) and learn to use -ly to create adverbs.
Phonics
Year 2 are mastering Phase 5c before moving on to Spelling after Christmas.
Year 1 are learning Phase 5a, which is new graphemes (spellings) of sounds they already know. Then they will move onto Phase 5a Mastery where they will revisit Phase 5a to consolidate the new graphemes and common exception words.
Once a week an overview of Phonics learning will be sent home.
Science
Our focus until Christmas will be Materials. First we will look at a range of different materials and investigate their properties such as hard/soft, shiny/dull. Then we will move onto classifying and testing properties such as absorbency and transparency.
History
This term we are Historians answering the question What can objects tell us about the past? With a focus on toys. We will start looking at the toys we play with before looking at what our parents, and then grandparents played with. Children will be questioning different adults, handling toys (artefacts!) and comparing the similarities and differences as well as considering the how and why they changed.
Art
Our focus this term is drawing. We will explore how lines and shapes are used in art. We will experiment with different materials, create owr own drawings, and be inspired by artists like Brianna McCarthy. The focus is on creativity, observation, and having fun with art.
Computing
Our focus this term will be technology around us, recognising technology in the school and begin to use it responsibly.
PSHE
We will continue to follow the Jigsaw scheme of learning to support our PSHE
work. This term our theme is ‘Celebrating Difference’’. Each session we will explore a different aspect of this theme.
PE
On Wednesday we will play Sending and Receiving games with the Robins. We will develop an understanding of attacking and defending and what being 'in possession' means. They use and develop skills such as sending and receiving with both feet and hands, as well as dribbling with both feet and hands.
On Fridays we will focus on fitness skills. We will explore and develop our understanding of the benefits of exercise on their body, mind and health. They will work independently in pairs, and small groups to complete challenges in which they will sometimes need to persevere to achieve their personal best.
RE
This term we will focus on the question: Why Was Jesus Given the Name ‘Saviour’?
Important reminders
PE: Every Wednesday and Friday
Bookbags: In everyday. The school expectation is that you read with your
child 4 times a week and record this within the red book.
End of Term 1
WOW! What a busy, long start to Year 1 and Year 2.
We've all been busy writing sentences and recount about Rocket and Little Red- including new punctuation such as commas, question marks, exclamation marks and apostrophes as well as suffixes. In Maths Year 1 have been consolidating their place value understanding to 20 as well as counting all the way to 100! Year 2 have consolidate their place value to 100 and started to explore adding two 2 digit numbers together! Everyone explored 2D shapes and their properties! I hope you enjoyed seeing their creative and well made pencil pots that they designed and constructed by themselves. We've also been busy connecting as a class, conducting experiments in Science, making maps and having fun! Have a restful and fun half term!
Overview for Term 1
Maths
This term we will be exploring place value, shape and addition and subtraction.
Year 1 will focus on the key skills of counting and ordering numbers to 30, recognising rectangle, triangle, square and circle as well as beginning to write and read number sentences.
Year 2 will focus on the key skills of reading, writing, comparing and ordering numbers to 100 accurately, recalling and using number bonds to 10, finding 10 more or less than of any 2-digit number and adding two-digit numbers. As well as identifying and describing 3D shapes using the mathematical vocabulary of edges, vertices and faces.
English
Our book this term is Look Up! By Nathan Bryon
Year 1 will focus on securing the basics of a sentence (full stops, capital letters, finger spaces) as well as beginning to use and to join words and ideas.
Year 2 will focus on using a range of conjunctions (and, but, so, because) and using expanded noun phrases to add description and detail for example the blue butterfly.
Phonics
Year 2 are starting with a focus on spelling within Phase 5a selecting the correct spelling of a sound before moving onto revise and master the alternative pronunciations of Phase 5b
Year 1 will be revising Phase 4 with a focus on securing common exception words and grammar such as adding suffixes (s/es/ing/ed) and prefixes (un).
Once a week an overview of Phonics learning will be sent home.
Science
Our focus until Christmas will be Materials. First we will look at a range of different materials and investigate their properties such as hard/soft, shiny/dull. Then we will move onto classifying and testing properties such as absorbency and transparency.
Geography
This term we are Geographers answering the question Where is our school? WE will be looking at where our school is in the local area and the human features we
can see. We will begin to look at a variety of maps and begin to make simple maps about our area.
DT
Our focus this term is structures and we will be focussing on the stability of structures. We will design and make a pen pot for a particular person making sure it fits their wants and needs.
Music
Our song is: Rhythm in the Way we walk and Banana Rap
We will be learning about the differences between pulse, rhythm and pitch and to learn how to rap and enjoy it in its original form
PSHE
We will continue to follow the Jigsaw scheme of learning to support our PSHE
work. This term our theme is ‘Being Me in My World’. Each week we will explore a different aspect of this theme.
PE
On Wednesday we will play Invasion games with the Robins. We will develop an understanding of attacking and defending and what being 'in possession' means. They use and develop skills such as sending and receiving with both feet and hands, as well as dribbling with both feet and hands.
On Fridays we will focus on fundamentals skills. We will explore the fundamental skills of balancing, running, changing direction, jumping, hopping and skipping. They will explore these skills in isolation as well as in combination and will work collaboratively with others, taking turns and sharing ideas.
RE
This term we will focus on the question: Why do Jewish families talk about repentance at New Year?
Important reminders
PE: Every Wednesday and Friday
Bookbags: Everyday. The school expectation is that you read with your
child 4 times a week and record this within their reading record.