Autumn -1:1

PSHE

Our PSHE learning this half term will focus on Physical Health and Wellbeing, under the theme of Fun Times. In weeks 1 to 3, we will talk about how to make healthy choices, with a particular focus on the importance of fruit and vegetables in our diets. Children will be encouraged to think about the types of foods that help their bodies grow strong and stay healthy. Throughout the term, we will revisit how to stay safe online, including how to make sensible choices, recognise risks, and know when to ask for help. In weeks 4 and 5, the focus will shift to personal hygiene, where we will learn about habits that keep us clean and healthy, such as brushing our teeth and regular handwashing. In week 6, we will spend time discussing mental health, recognising different emotions, and learning strategies to support our emotional wellbeing.

English

In English this half term, we will be exploring a range of texts across fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Our core fiction text is Where’s My Teddy? by Jez Alborough. This story will help us look closely at character reactions, sequencing events, and building our own sentences. Through this, children will develop their understanding of story structure and expressive language. In non-fiction, we will be reading Toys Around the World by Joanna Brundle, which will allow us to compare toys from different cultures and time periods while identifying key features of non-fiction texts. We will also be exploring a range of acrostic poems, using them as a model to create our own. These texts will support our phonics, fluency, and writing development, with daily phonics lessons continuing to underpin our progress.

Maths

Our focus will be on doubling, place value, and number formation. We will use practical resources and real-life contexts to explore the concept of doubling and what it looks like in everyday situations. Children will build confidence in recognising, ordering, and working with numbers, with an emphasis on numbers up to 100. . Accurate number formation will also be practised daily, helping to build fluency and accuracy in written maths.

Science

We will be learning about Seasonal Changes. We will observe the changes happening around us in the natural world, including weather patterns, temperature, and changes in daylight. We’ll compare the current season to previous ones we’ve studied and use outdoor learning opportunities to make real-life observations of seasonal changes in our school environment.

History

In History, we will be exploring the topic of toys past and present, helping children to understand how play has changed over time. We will begin by looking at toys children play with today, including those featured in current news, advertisements, and online platforms. We’ll then travel back in time to investigate what toys were like in the past. Through handling old toys, photographs, and historical sources, children will learn to spot differences in materials, design, and purpose. They will compare modern technology-based toys with traditional ones made from wood, metal, or fabric. By the end of the unit, children will begin to understand how toys reflect the time they were made in, and how changes in society and technology have influenced the way children play. We will also explore how news stories and media influence the popularity of certain toys today, creating links between history and the present day.

RE

We will explore the question ‘How and why do we care for others?’. Through stories and discussions, we’ll reflect on the values of kindness and compassion, and how different religious traditions encourage people to care for others. We’ll think about how we show care in our own lives and in our communities, connecting our learning to everyday actions and choices.