Autumn 2
Autumn 2
As Historians, can we find out how toys have changed over time?
History
This half term our focus was History. We worked as historians to find out how toys have changed over time and learnt about all the changes within living memory. The children learnt about popular toys within the 20th and early 21st century.
The children developed a range of historical skills such as asking and answering open and closed questions. They also identified and interpreted different sources as well as recognising change. We also had an exciting toys workshop delivered by Chertsey Museum where the children were able to see and play with a wide variety of toys from the past. They were truly amazed!
English
This half term, the children completed various writing tasks, including narratives and setting descriptions. Our writing input was derived from the story of ‘Traction Man’. Firstly, children wrote their innovated version of Traction Man using adjectives, verbs, nouns and time words. Then they focussed on writing a setting description of the sink from Traction Man’s special mission. They focussed on using many adjectives as well as the conjunction ‘and’, the personal pronoun ‘I’ and words ending in the suffix ‘-ing’.
Maths
In math’s, we looked at addition and subtraction within 10. We introduced part whole models and looked at addition and subtraction number sentences. The Children also learnt about fact families and began to learn their number bonds to 10. We then moved onto geometry and recapped 2D shapes before looking more closely at 3D shapes. We also created patterns with both 2D and 3D shapes.
Science
In science, we learnt all about Seasonal Changes. We looked at the different features and characteristics of Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer and used our observation skills to find similarities and differences. We looked at the weather typically associated with each season as well as each seasons change in day light hours.
Art
In art the children have learnt all about colour mixing! They mixed the three primary colours to make secondary colours and then produced lovely artwork using a range of techniques.
P.E
In PE we continued to work on our team building through ball games. We practiced fundamental skills like running, jumping, throwing, catching, balance, coordination and agility. We also learnt about Gymnastics and practiced working on our balancing and moving across beams and jumping off equipment safely.
Computing
In Computing we learnt about Computer Science and Digital Literacy. We looked at grouping and sorting as well as pictograms on Purple Mash
PSHCE
In PSHCE, we looked at celebrating differences, accepting differences, being inclusive, bullying, being kind to children who are bullied, making friends and knowing how to give and receive compliments.
RE
In R.E we looked at the story of the Nativity. We learnt about the key people in the Nativity and their relationship to God. We also performed a Nativity play and learnt numerous songs. We are very proud of the children for performing brilliantly!
We hope you have a fantastic break and look forward to seeing you back in the Spring term!