SHENSTONE LODGE SCHOOL - CURRICULUM OVERVIEW – Spring Term CLASS: Cyclops CLASS TEACHERS: Samantha Black LSPS: Danielle Beddow and Leary Johnson English In English we will be: Taking part in daily phonics sessions. Writing in complete sentences and using words like ‘and’, ‘so’, ‘but’ ‘because’ to extend sentences Writing labels and captions Retelling a story. Writing a diary entry. Writing an invitation. Writing a letter. Developing pencil grip, pencil control and control and letter formation. Enjoying reading together texts by famous children’s authors and we will be using information texts to research famous women in history.
Maths In Maths, we will be learning about Money, Multiplication and Division, length and height, mass capacity and temperature: We will:
Counting money in pounds and pence using notes and coins Making the same amount in different ways Comparing money Solving calculations with money Recognise and make equal groups Introduce the multiplication symbol and use and write multiplication sentences Use arrays Make equal groups by sharing and by grouping We will learn the 2x,5x and 10x tables Divide by 2,5 and 10 Measure in centimetres and metres Compare and order lengths and heights Measure volume and capacity in grams, kilograms, millilitres and litres Use all four operations to solve problems
Science During the first term we will be looking at ‘Plants’ In this topic children will: • Design and set up a test to find out what plants need to stay healthy • Look closely at the parts of a seed that will grow into a plant