Autumn 1

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We are Writers...

This half-term, our writing focuses are:

* Pirate poetry

* Adventure Story

* Instructions

We will be using our core text 'The Pirate Cruncher' to support our learning.

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We are Mathematicians...

This half-term, we will be learning:

* Place Value

* Addition and Subtraction

* Shape

We will have a variety of resources, such as dienes and counters, to help our learning.

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We are Scientists...

This half-term, our Big Question is 'Why do different animals live in different places?'

We will be learning about living things and their habitats, including how a polar bear is adapted to live in the arctic.

We will also be doing some outdoor learning, so keep an eye out on Marvellous Me for messages about appropriate clothing!

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We are Historians...

This half-term, we will be learning about why the Goose Fair is a significant event for Nottingham. We will be looking at the origins of the Goose Fair and how it has changed over time to be the special occasion it is now.

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We are a Team...

This half-term, our focus is TEAMWORK (together everyone achieves more with organisation, resilience and kindness).

In PSHE, we are focusing on positive relationships with our friends.

In R-Time, we will be working with a random partner each week to successfully complete a challenge.

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We are Religious Educators...

This half-term, we are learning about Judaism. We are thinking about their beliefs and how these are similar or different to our own. We will learn about the Jewish Holy Book and their places of worship.

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We are Designers...

In DT this half-term, we are designing, making and evaluating a moving sea monster. We are using linkages and levers to create this monster who will be able to crunch the pirates! YUM!

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We are Musicians...

This half-term, we are going to be learning three different traditional songs. Alongside these songs, we are going to use our bodies as instruments to go on a soundscape of the UK. We will focus on cities, the countryside and the seaside.

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