Our History unit for Summer Term is Toys 

Our History topic for this term is "The History of Toys" where we aim to answer the question "What can toys tell us about history?"

We are starting our topic this half term by inviting children to bring in a toy of their choice from home (no electronics or games consoles please) so that we can explore a range of toys and get excited for our new topic. We will then be looking at sequencing some toys through different time periods such as the Victorian times and thinking about what toys would be played with during the eras we have already learnt about such as the great fire of London. We will then move onto looking at sources to find out about real toys from Victorian and World War II as well as finding out about toys from some very exciting "visitors". We will also link to other subjects where we can, for example we will be producing some writing about comparing Victorian toys or using our maths skills to work out where the toys fit on our timeline.

Science -

What's growing in our gardens?

We will explore the outdoor area of our school and look at plants that are growing. Children will talk about what they are and what they will look like when they are fully grown. 

DT -

Dips and Dippers

We will be teaching the children about good food hygiene rules and using kitchen equipment to prepare food safely. Children will apply these skills when making and evaluating a healthy dip and dippers. Children will learn about the eatwell plate and the importance of eating a healthy and varied diet.

Enterprise -

Pet rocks 

We will be designing and creating a pet rock to sell at the end of term.

Computing - 

Using and applying

This unit reinforces skills taught throughout the year. Children are given the opportunity to use their skills in a new context and apply them with the software they are familiar with, in order to reinforce their learning. The lessons focus primarily on the three units of Computer Skills, Word Processing and Painting.

Music -

Charanga – Reflect, Rewind and Replay

Children will be learning to perform at the end of this unit - using instruments and singing.

PE - 

Dance

Children will be learning a song to sing and dance.We will perform at the end of term for our Dance Festival.

Sports Day 

Children will be learning a variety of skills needed to participate in a range of sports day events.

Our history unit for Spring is...

"The Great Fire of London"

AUTUMN

This term we will be learning about the UK.

In Autumn 1, we will be focussing on our local area

and going on a local walk to explore South Ockendon. 

In Autumn 2, we are expanding our knowledge of the UK, looking at the four countries that make up the

UK and their capitals.