Summer 2

P.E!

In P.E we have been working on tennis and have enjoyed learning the skills. 

Maths!

In maths we have been looking at coins, we have counted amounts of 1p coins and are starting to look at the values of coins. 

Literacy!

In literacy, we have read the story of the silly shark. We have made creative pictures in art. We have also threaded beads for Octopus tentacles and produced lots of different write dance material using chalks. 

Cookery!

In cookery, we have been making milkshakes. We have used a blender and tried hard to try them. Look at our photos :-) 

 

Summer 1

The Nice Weather!

So far this summer term we enjoyed the nice weather and played outside lots whilst settling back into the school routine. We had fun with water and the outside toys! Even having snacks outside liked lollies and ice cream as a special treat :-) 

Below is Parrot Classes curriculum overview for this half term. You can click to view to document or download the PDF on the link below.

Spring 2

Easter!

We had lots of fun building Easter crafts and designing Easter hats, have a look at our work below.

ICT

In ICT we have been learning to code using different programs on the computer including Kodable & Busy Things

Maths

We have been counting using our fingers in Maths! We have also been comparing different lengths using resources found in our classroom and working on positional language with help from our cuddly friends!

Science

In science, we have been exploring magnets!

Topic

We have been really creative in topic this term creating different creation with paper mache.

Music

In music, we made our own shakers! 

Literacy

In literacy, we read Annas Amazing Multi-coloured Glasses. We made our own glasses with cellophane. Look how cool we look! Everything was orange and blue! 

We have also been writing book reviews on our favourite stories.

Spring 1

Below is Parrot Classes curriculum overview for this half term. You can click to view to document or download the PDF on the link below.

Maths

In maths we have been looking at a variety of things. Have a look at our lovely photos to see us learning. ​

Literacy

In literacy alongside our performance of Goldilocks and the Three Bears we have been working on our names. We have been using our fine motor skills to match pegs and lolly sticks to our names. 

Autumn 2

Maths

We have participated in lots of different counting activities to help us become more consistent and accurate! 

Literacy

This term in literacy we have had fun role playing the story of the Gingerbread Man. We used masks to be the characters and even used the microphone to help us talk louder! 

We have also been learning how to write the characters names to help us with our literacy work! Look at our amazing writing :-) 

We have also continued to work on writing our names. This time even our surnames too! 

Curriculum Map

Wow that half term went very quickly! We hope that you all enjoyed the weeks break and had lots of fun!

This term our topic is called, ‘Whizz Bang’. It is a science based topic which is linked to celebrations such as Diwali and Bonfire night. To help us each week will have a different focus, these are listed below:

Week one: Diwali

Week two: Bonfire Night/fireworks

Week three: Night and day

Week four: Shadows

Week five: Light and dark colours

Week six: Light toys and circuits

Week seven: Christmas

Week eight: Christmas

During these weeks we will do lots of creative activities. We will create firework art, clay divas and make different coloured lights using torches.

For Literacy this term our main text is, ‘The Gingerbread Man’.  Pupils will work on their speaking listening, reading and writing skills linked to the text. This will also involve some creative activities to help our fine motor skills and sensory activities such as writing in shaving foam to support our handwriting skills. In addition to this we will also carry out, ‘Write Dance’, which is an approach and method that provides movement opportunities so children can develop the physical skills needed to develop their handwriting skills. The movement is driven by music and the aim is to also build confidence. Literacy is also encompassed with handwriting and phonics. In phonics we will continue to learn the letter sounds and encourage children to read by segmenting and blending the words.

In maths we will be covering the areas of number, geometry and measure. We will cover these areas and link them to topic making the lessons fun and engaging.

In cookery this term we are making short crust/filo pastry tarts. We will make them with different fillings each week. This will incorporate different skills such as rolling, using cutters and spreading fillings.

I will update the page regularly with pictures of the children enjoying their learning so that you can see their journey as we go through the year.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to write in the home/school book.

Tabitha and the Parrot Class Team

Autumn 1

Cookery

In cookery we have been making sandwiches. We have had a range of fillings to try too :-) We have worked on different skills such as spreading and cutting. 

Our Special Mirrors

We made special mirrors. We decorated them with special glitter and sequins. They look really pretty. We even made paper plates of our faces too! ​

Getting To Know Each Other

In week one Parrot Class focused on getting to know each other. We played lots and asked each other questions. We made some class rules together too! 

Our Facial Features

We did an activity where all our pictures had been cut up, and we then had to think carefully how to put them together again. We needed to know where all our facial features went! We checked them using the white board to help us. Look at our lovely faces! 

Welcome to Parrot Class. My name is Tabitha and I am the class teacher. In my team, the staff include, Amy who is our TA2 and three TA1’s, Rachel, Rebecca and Anne. We have nine children in Parrot class, they are; Sara, Alfie, Lawrence, Kian, Ike, Mackenzie, Luca, Harley and Harry.

During the first week of school we got to know each other and started to work as a team. The children all settled well and are working hard following the daily routine of the classroom.

This term our topic is called, ‘All about me’. It is a great topic to start the year as we can learn lots about each other. To help us each week will have a different focus, these are listed below:

Week one: Getting to know each other and settling back into school.

Week two: likes and dislikes

Week three: friends and ourselves

Week four: family

Week five: senses

Week six: senses

Week seven: our body

During these weeks we will do lots of creative activities. We will use our senses by experimenting with sight, taste, touch, smell and hearing. We will learn about looking after our bodies, making healthy choices and our body parts.

For Literacy this term our main text is, ‘The Monkey Puzzle’, by Julia Donaldson. Pupils will work on their speaking listening, reading and writing skills linked to the text. This will also involve some creative activities to help our fine motor skills and sensory activities such as writing in shaving foam to support our handwriting skills. In addition to this we will also carry out, ‘Write Dance’, which is an approach and method that provides movement opportunities so children can develop the physical skills needed to develop their handwriting skills. The movement is driven by music and the aim is to also build confidence. Literacy is also encompassed with handwriting and phonics. In phonics we will continue to learn the letter sounds and encourage children to read by segmenting and blending the words.

In maths we will be covering the areas of number, geometry and measure. We will cover these areas and link them to topic making the lessons fun and engaging.

In cookery this term we are making sandwiches and the skills to make them such as spreading for example and making choices regarding fillings. The children will be encouraged to become more independent each week and the aim by the end of week seven is that the children will not need any adult input

I will update the page regularly with pictures of the children enjoying their learning so that you can see their journey as we go through the year.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to write in the home/school book.

Tabitha and the Parrot Class Team