Welcome to Cuckoos 

Class Teacher - Mrs Hine-Smith

LSP - Mrs Maddock

email:     class.cuckoos@burnttree.sandwell.sch.uk

Our learning

Summer term

Maths

In Maths this term, we will be learning about :

• Fractions
• Time
• Statistics
• Position and direction

The children take part in daily arithmetic lessons where they use their knowledge of number to solve problems.

We will also continue our 'Mastering Number' sessions 4 times a week where we will become fluent in basic number facts. We will become more confident using our Rekenrek to demonstrate this.

English/Reading

In English this term, we will continue to study the story 'The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark' by Jill Tomlinson. We will use the facts we have researched about owls in order to create our own non-chronological report about them.

We will be writing shape poetry about Summer following reading a range of different styles of poems.

We will learn to write an adventure story based on the text 'Gorilla' by Anthony Browne.

Finally, we will write a recount of our Summer term trip.

The children will bring a reading book home every week as well as a phonics book, which allows them to practise further. We have a range of texts that children will be working through and will hopefully enjoy! 

All children will be heard read at least once a week in addition to phonics and guided reading sessions, so please make sure that their book bag is in school every day.

Science

In Science this term, we will be learning about 'animals including humans' and 'plants'. 

In the unit 'animals including humans' we will: notice that animals have offspring which grow into adults, find out and describe the basic needs of animals for survival and describe the importance of exercise, eating healthily and hygiene.

In the unit 'plants' we will: observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants and find out and describe how plants needs water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.

We will use a range of scientific skills including: ask simple questions, observe closely using simple equipment, perform simple tests, perform simple tests, identify and classify, use observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions and gather and record data to help answer questions.

History

In History this term, our unit is called ‘What is a monarch?’ In this unit, we will learn about the current monarch, the importance of a coronation ceremony, why William the Conqueror was historically significant, and the importance of castles (iron age fort, motte and bailey and stone keep).

Geography

In Geography this term, our unit is called ‘What is it like to live by the coast?’ In this unit, we will learn about the seas and oceans, the physical and human features of the coast and investigate how people use the coast.

Art

In Art this term, our unit is called ‘Craft and design: Map it out’. In this unit, we will use maps as a stimulus to create drawings, 3D maps, craft and create prints.

DT

In DT this term, we will cover two units called ‘Mechanisms: Making a moving monster’ and ‘Cooking and nutrition: Balanced diet’. We will learn about pivots, linkages and levers to make a moving monster. We will also learn about the eat well plate and how to create a balanced diet. We will use this knowledge to create a healthy wrap.

PE

In PE this term, the children will be developing their skills in athletics, ball games and outdoor adventurous activities. We will also develop skills ready to participate and compete in our school sports day later in the term.

Computing

In Computing this term, the children will learn about data handling using the International Space Station and Space as a stimulus. We will also be learning about coding using Scratch software.

RE

In RE this term, we will be learning about Gospel and what this means to Christians.

PSHE

In PSHE this term, the children will learn about ‘Safety and the changing body’. This will include: developing understanding of safety: roads, medicines and an introduction to online safety; distinguishing secrets from surprises; naming body parts and looking at the concept of privacy. We will also explore ‘Citizenship’. This unit will include: learning about rules outside school; caring for the school and local environment; exploring the roles people have within the local community; learning how school council works; giving an opinion.

Look what we have been doing...