Summer Term

This term we are learning about the world around us.  We are exploring different cultures and countries around the world.  This terms topic is called 'Our Cultural World'

We are going to find out about  Africa.  This will mean finding out what Africa is, what a continent is and where the hot places in the world are. We will learn about the Equator and sun and drought.   

We will be reading lots of stories in Literacy including;   

Lila and the secret of rain - We will be story writing.

The blind man and the hunter – we will read the traditional tale.

Meerkat Mail- we will be writing postcards, recounts and questions.

Mamma Panyan's pancakes – we will be sharing recipes and writing instructions.

Handa's Surprise - Writing adjectives and animal facts.

 In D.T. we are going to construct our own animals using clay. In Art we will find out about African artist Eduard Saidi TingaTinga and create pictures inspired by his work. We will use our creativity to create animal masks and tribal masks.

 We will still be doing 'Terrific Tuesday' every fortnight. 

In KS1 we use the Monster Phonics scheme of synthetic phonics. We learn 4 / 5 sounds a week and learn how to blend them to read whole words and sentences. We read real and made up words so we are ready for the KS1 Phonics check in at the end of Year 1. We use the Monster Phonics Reading Scheme in school and books will be sent home to read together to promote your children’s love of reading. We have really appreciated having help with reading in the mornings.

Thank you.

Spelling and Homework

On Monday spellings will be sent home to learn. Please return your red spelling book every Monday for our weekly test. Homework will be sent home on a Friday and team points and stickers will be awarded for super work. Thank you for your support at home.

Please click here to access the 200 High Frequency Words

Please click here to access the phonic sounds flashcards

Please click here to access common exception words

Follow this link for ways to help your child https://monsterphonics.com/free-resources/fun-ways-to-help-children-learn-phonics-spelling/