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his term, our Year 1 and 2 children will embark on an exciting adventure into the world of geography. We will be learning about two main types of features: physical and human. Physical features include natural elements like mountains, rivers, and trees, while human features focus on things we’ve made, such as buildings, roads, and parks.

To make it fun and engaging, we’ll take a lovely walk around Sutton village, where the children can observe examples of both types of features first-hand. We’ll use geographical terms like “landmark,” “environment,” and “community,” helping them understand the differences between natural and manmade features.

By the end of our exploration, we hope to instil a sense of curiosity about the world around them. Get ready for a fantastic learning journey!

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In our Design Technology (DT) lessons, we’re excited to explore the creative world of making Mother's Day cards with some delightful moving parts! This project is designed for our Year 1 and Year 2 children, allowing them to express their love and appreciation for their mothers in a fun and imaginative way.

Throughout the lessons, the children will learn how to design unique cards using their own ideas. We’ll introduce simple concepts such as folding, gluing, and cutting. The highlight of the project will be creating moving parts like pop-up flowers, wiggly worms, or sliding hearts that spring to life when the card is opened.

Not only will the children develop their fine motor skills by working with scissors and glue, but they’ll also enhance their creativity as they choose colours, patterns, and shapes for their cards. By the end of the project, each child will have a beautifully crafted card to surprise their mums on Mother’s Day. We can’t wait to see the fantastic creations that our young designers will bring to life! Happy crafting!

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In our Physical Education (PE) lessons for Year 1 and 2, we focus on team building activities that help children learn the importance of communication, sharing, and working together. These skills are essential for creating a positive and supportive environment, both in sports and everyday life.

During our sessions, children participate in fun games and activities that encourage them to talk to one another, share ideas, and collaborate effectively. They might work together to complete an obstacle course, play team-based games, or take part in relay races. Through these activities, children learn how to listen to their peers, express their thoughts, and respect each other's contributions.

As they engage in team building, students develop essential social skills, such as cooperation and problem-solving. They experience the joy of achieving goals as a group, fostering a sense of belonging and friendship. We celebrate each child's unique strengths and encourage them to support one other, making their PE experience enjoyable and uplifting.

By the end of the term, your child will not only be improving their physical skills but also building lasting connections with their classmates, all while having a fantastic time!

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In Years 1 and 2, we will explore the concepts of multiplication and division in fun and engaging ways! Your child will learn to view multiplication as 'groups of' and division as 'sharing equally'. We will use mathematical language such as 'multiply', 'divide', 'groups', and 'equal shares'.

A key area we will cover is the use of arrays, which are arranged in rows and columns. For instance, if we say there are 3 groups of 4 apples, we can visually represent this with an array of 3 rows and 4 apples in each row.

To support their understanding, we will use manipulatives like counters and blocks, allowing children to physically group and share items. This hands-on approach helps make abstract concepts more concrete, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and effective!

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In Year 1 and 2, we cover an important subject called PHSE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic education), which includes learning about sexual health in a way that is suitable for young children.

One key area we focus on is body awareness. Children will learn about different body parts, including names of private parts, while understanding that everyone’s body is special and should be treated with respect.

Keeping our bodies safe is also a big part of our lessons. We teach children about the importance of having safe boundaries and recognising when something does not feel right. A helpful resource we use is the NSPCC’s “PANTS” story.

This story helps children remember to:

Privates are private.

Always remember your body belongs to you.

No means no.

Talk about secrets that upset you.

Speak up, someone can help.

Through stories and discussions, we encourage children to share their feelings and ask questions, so they feel confident and safe. This approach helps them understand their bodies and gives them the tools to protect themselves.

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In our Religious Education (RE) lessons, we will explore the theme of Salvation within Christianity, focusing on why Easter is so important to Christians. Using the Understanding Christianity framework, we will delve into the big question: “Why is Easter important to Christians?”

Throughout our lessons, we will learn about Jesus and his role as the saviour. We will discuss the events of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, helping the children to understand the significance of these events. By examining how Jesus gave his life for us and then rose again, we can uncover why Easter is considered such good news by Christians.

The concept of salvation is at the heart of our discussions, and we will encourage the children to think about what it means to Christians to be saved and how this impacts Christian beliefs today.

Through stories, activities, and discussions, we hope to make this theme engaging and memorable for all. We look forward to sharing this meaningful journey with your children as they learn about the essence of Easter and its messages of hope and love.

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In Year 1 and 2, we will embark on an exciting journey to explore the amazing human body! Your child will discover the basic parts of the body, such as the head, arms, legs, and organs like the heart and lungs. We’ll have fun labelling these body parts on simple diagrams, helping them understand where everything is located and what each part does.

We’ll also talk about the importance of healthy eating. Children will learn how different foods help their body grow strong and stay energised. We may even get hands-on with some fun activities, like creating healthy plates with pictures of different foods!

This exciting topic will encourage your children to think about their own bodies and how to take care of themselves. We can't wait to explore this fascinating subject together!

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In our English lessons, we’ll be diving into the delightful book Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett.

This charming story follows a young meerkat named Sunny as he goes on an adventure to visit his relatives. Through this book, we will explore basic sentence construction, which will help your child express their thoughts clearly.

We'll also focus on understanding key parts of speech, such as verbs, nouns, and adverbs, to enhance their writing skills. Additionally, we'll introduce the use of possessive apostrophes, which will allow them to show ownership in their sentences. Building on our learning from last term, we’ll reinforce the use of commas in lists, encouraging children to write with more detail and precision.

Overall, this is a fun way to develop their literacy skills while enjoying a captivating story together!