Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome back to the summer term! I hope this letter finds you well and you have had a restful and wonderful Easter break. We are excited to share with you an overview of the curriculum topics your child will be exploring in Acorns this term. Our aim is to make learning a joyful and enriching experience for every child.
In maths we will continue to help children build a strong foundation in mathematical concepts. This term we will continue to explore fractions and learn about time, decimals, money and statistics. We will work on problem-solving and reasoning skills, which are essential to developing confidence in maths. The children will be encouraged to carry on learning their times tables to facilitate accessing key mathematical concepts.
In English, students will enhance their reading and writing abilities through a variety of engaging texts and activities. The children will create their own letter of application based on the story of “Sofia Valdez, Future Prez” by Andrea Beaty and we will also use “Arthur and the Golden Rope”” as well as short films to create a variety of pieces of writing in different genres. Our aim is to foster a love of reading while developing comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills.
In Science, our focus will be on the topic of nutrition and diet. Pupils will explore different food groups, learn about what it means to have a balanced diet, and discover the dietary requirements of different animals. In the second part of the term the children will be studying sound. They will discover how sound is made, how it travels and how pitch and volume can change. We will conduct fun experiments to help illustrate these concepts, sparking curiosity and a deeper understanding of how sound affects our everyday life.
Our history lessons will take us back in time to the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons. Pupils will learn about the Vikings and explore who they were and where they came from. They will discover what everyday life was like for Viking people, including their homes, beliefs and journeys. Pupils will also investigate how the Vikings impacted Britain.
In Design and technology, the children will learn to plan and create a simple Italian dish. They will explore ingredients, practise basic food preparation skills and consider how to make their dish healthy and appealing.
In RE we will be exploring “Why do Christians believe they are people on a mission?” and in PHSE, the children will explore Careers, financial capability and economic wellbeing
Saving, spending and budgeting
Computing lessons will focus on E-Safety, creating media-audio editing and creating media – Comic Creation.
Our P.E. lessons will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays in the first half of the term. On Mondays, the children will be playing striking and fielding games as well as practising athletics in preparation for sports day in the second half of the term. On Tuesday mornings the children will take part in curriculum-based activities in the forest. Sessions will provide children with hands-on learning experiences in the great outdoors. During these sessions, pupils will safely explore nature, develop important life skills, and engage in activities that foster teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. Children will need to come dressed appropriately, wearing trousers and long sleeves to take part in the sessions.
In French, the children will learn how to say the names of different animals through songs, games, listening, reading, speaking and writing activities. They will also be able to tell what the weather is like in French.
You can support your child's learning by encouraging them to read for at least 20 minutes every day. This contributes to our reading challenge and enhances their literacy skills. Practising times tables and learning weekly spellings are also important goals that will aid their progress in Maths and Literacy.
Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education. If you have any questions, concerns or would like further information, feel free to contact us or find me on the playground.
Warm regards,
Mrs Soal, Mrs Baker, Miss Potter and Miss White (Teaching assistants)