Spring Term 1

Reading (Literacy / Communication and Language)
Children will listen to and explore a range of non-fiction texts, developing their attention, listening, and understanding. They will talk about what they see and hear, ask questions, and share simple facts, building early comprehension skills.

Writing and Phonics (Literacy)
Children will practise hearing and identifying initial, middle, and final sounds in CVC and other phonetically decodable words. They will use this knowledge in early writing and mark making, developing confidence in forming and spelling simple words.

Maths – Numbers 6–10 (Mathematics)
Children will develop a secure understanding of numbers 6–10 through counting, comparing quantities, and representing numbers in different ways. They will practise subitising and explore how numbers can be made and broken apart.

Geography – Capital Cities and Villages (Understanding the World)
Children will learn about capital cities and explore how they are different from villages. They will talk about similarities and differences in places, including buildings, transport, and how people live.

History – Chronology and Timelines (Understanding the World)
Children will begin to understand the concept of time by talking about events in their own lives. They will use simple timelines to sequence familiar events, developing early chronological awareness.

Art – Alma Thomas and Henri Matisse (Expressive Arts and Design)
Children will explore artwork by Alma Thomas and Henri Matisse, focusing on colour, shape, and pattern. They will express their own ideas, feelings, and opinions about the artwork and use these influences in their own creative work.

RE – Learning from Stories (Understanding the World / Personal, Social and Emotional Development)
Children will listen to a range of stories and discuss the messages they share. They will explore ideas about kindness, helping others, and making positive choices.

Science – Caring for the World (Understanding the World)
Children will learn about plants, animals, and the environment, developing an understanding of how to care for living things. They will talk about simple ways they can look after the world, such as being gentle, recycling, and saving resources.

Design Technology – Exploring Materials and Textures (Expressive Arts and Design)
Children will explore a range of materials and textures through hands-on experiences. They will experiment with joining and shaping materials to create a simple outcome, developing curiosity, problem-solving skills, and confidence in their ideas.