Term 1 

Autumn

Driver project 

Movers and Shakers 

History

Children will be learning about historically significant people who have had a major impact on the world. They will use timelines, stories and historical sources to find out further significance.

Writing

Science

(Cornerstones)

Uses of Materials 

Looking at different properties of materials - flexible, waterproof, transparent, etc. A range of different experiments to test this. Link to Halibut Jackson in English - can we create him a camouflaged and waterproof jacket?

A&D 

(Cornerstones)

Mix It 

Children will be experimenting with different primary colors to create secondary colors

Still Life 

Children look at still life pictures and the placement of different objects within the picture.

D&T 

(Cornerstones)

Remarkable Recipes 

The children will be learning about the sources of food and tools used for preparation. They discover why some foods are cooked and learn to read simple recipes. The children will then choose and make a small meal or snack. 

Make mince and apple pies.

Geography 

(Cornerstones)

Let’s Explore the World

RE 

(Cornerstones)

Navratri  -  Hinduism

Hanukkah -  Judaism

Christmas -  Christianity

Computing

(Cornerstones, via Barefoot)

Lesson 1 Who does this belong to ?

Lesson 2 Do the right thing

Lesson 1 Patterns Unplugged

Lesson 2 - Sharing Sweets

Music

(Charanga)

Being Me in My World

Hopes and fears for the year

Rights and responsibilities

Rewards and consequences

Safe and fair learning environment

Valuing contributions

Choices

Recognising feelings

Celebrating Difference

Assumptions and stereotypes about gender

Understanding bullying

Standing up for self and others

Making new friends

Gender diversity 

Celebrating difference and remaining friends

Ball skills-be able to improve our throwing , catching , rolling, bouncing  and balancing a ball in different ways,Also look at how to control a bat to hit a target.Be looking at control with the ball

Multi skills-hit a ball and score points by running,Defend a target by kicking,bowl underarm with control, use different bats and techniques, throw accurately to a base, hit the ball away from the fielders

Big outcome

Recipe - make mince and apple pies

Term 2

Spring

Driver project 

Mighty Monarchs 

History

Children will be learning about the English and British monarchy. They will use timelines, information about royal palaces, portraits and other historical sources.

Writing

Science

(Cornerstones)

Human Survival 

Children look at the life cycle of humans and how we stay healthy and fit - looking at different types of exercise and how they impact our heart rate.

Plant Survival - Order soil and seeds.

Children complete a plant diary. They do lots of planting, using seeds and bulbs- watching the germination process.

A&D 

(Cornerstones

Portraits and Poses

This topic links well to Magnificent Monarchs, the children will be analysing Tudor monarchs and compare Tudor portraits and selfies today.

D&T 

(Cornerstones)

Push and Pull

Link to Easter card making with a pulling/lever or linkage mechanism

Cut, Stitch and Join 

Children have Solly (mother) to show examples of end goals of stitching. Children will stitch a final piece.

Geography 

(Cornerstones)

RE 

(Cornerstones)

Jumu’ah

Islam

Computing

(Cornerstones, via Barefoot)

Knock Knock

Bee Bots 1 2 3

Barefoot Careers

Music

(Charanga)

Dreams and Goals

Achieving realistic goals

Perseverance

Learning strengths

Learning with others

Group co-operation

Contributing to and sharing success

Healthy Me

Motivation

Healthier choices

Relaxation

Healthy eating and nutrition

Healthier snacks and sharing food

Gymnastics-Develops the teddy bear roll,Develop awareness of basic actions and contrasting body shapes,improve our starting shapes with different shapes with different speeds and actions with music,begin to use jumping and turning, half and full turn,use a variety of gymnastics actions to make a  sequence,create a sequence

Invasion games -Understand what an invasion game is,use different skills are required in a invasion game,work as a team to overcome challenges and be competitive,think tactically to achieve an end goal when working as a team,understand the importance of making quick decisions when playing different sports,combine all skills learnt over the term to get the best possible outcome in a game

Trip to mosque

Term 3 

Summer

Driver project 

Coastline 

Geography

Children will look at the features of coastlines, being involved in  an exciting erosion experiment. They will then study the history of Whitstable and extend their knowledge through visiting the beach and harbor of Whitstable.

Writing

Science

(Cornerstones)

Habitats - The children will be learning about a range of habitats and will be able to look closely at a microhabitat. They will learn about how humans support and harm habitats, and then will do a project around improving the school grounds to help habitats

Animal Survival - Order caterpillars

Children watch the life cycle of a caterpillar develop. They have the opportunity to build a project to improve habitats and school grounds

A&D 

(Cornerstones

Flower Head - order clay, food dye, paper plates and coffee filter papers.

Children will look at different examples of flowers focusing on the shape, form and texture. They will create their own rose using clay, printing method and using food dye to create their own textured flower.

D&T 

(Cornerstones)

Beach Hut - Order wood, coloured lolly sticks and  glue gun replacements.

Children will be working with wood to create their own beach hut

Geography 

(Cornerstones)

Coastline

RE 

(Cornerstones)

Losar 

 Buddhism

Anand Karaj 

 Sikhism

Computing

(Cornerstones, via Barefoot)

Music

(Charanga)

Relationships

Different types of family

Physical contact and boundaries

Friendship and conflict

Secrets

Trust and appreciation

Expressing appreciation for special relationships

Changing Me

Life cycles in nature

Growing from young to old

Increasing independence

Differences in female and male bodies (correct terminology)

Assertiveness

Preparing for transition

Athletics-Improve our short distance running,understand agility and run with control and confidence,develop our long distance running ,jump over obstacles with control,understand the best jumping techniques,throw a variety of different objects in a variety of different ways.

Striking and fielding-Improve our hand- eye coordination skills,improve our fielding skills,improve coordination of striking a ball with a cricket bat,continue to develop our striking the ball skills,use all the different skills learnt in previous lessons.

Trip to beach

RNLI come in

Wesak festival