Wider Curriculum

Geography

In geography we will be exploring the question 'Why is trade so important? A case study of India and the tea trade'.

We will be learning about the continent of Asia before focusing specifically on the country of India. Studying the tea trade in India, will support us in learning about what trade is, the importance of trade and how it connects countries to each other. We will also think about what we are able to grow and produce locally to us and the benefits this brings to the area. 

JIGSAW 

Our JIGSAW puzzle piece this half term is 'Celebrating Difference'. We will learn that all families are different and will think about what makes us unique as individuals. Within our Jigsaw lessons, we will also focus on 'anti-bullying', what bullying is and what we can do if we feel that ourselves or our peers are being bullied. 

PE

Our PE focusses this half term are gymnastics and ball skills. In gymnastics, we will be learning about different balances and develop these on apparatus. We will then develop stepping into shape jumps and completing straight, barrel and forward rolls. We will then explore different transitions and sequences to consolidate and bring our learning together

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DT

In our DT lessons, we will be sewing. We will be revisiting running stitch and learning how to use cross-stitch. We will also learn how to use applique before designing, decorating and assembling our own cushions.

Computing

In computing this half term, we will be learning how to create media through stop-frame animation. We will learn how to use a range of techniques to create a stop-frame animation using tablets before applying these skills to create a story based animation.

Music

In music, our musical spotlight will be on 'Playing in a Band'. We will be singing, playing, improvising and composing to different songs. We will get the opportunity to sing and play together as a whole class, as soloists and as groups.