Squirrels Class Page
Class Teacher: Miss Dean
Key information for Squirrels Class:
Year 1 homework day - Friday
Year 2 homework day - Monday
Hand in reading diaries every Monday
PE days - Monday and Wednesday
Spellings- Friday
Spring Term 2024
Hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas. I cannot wait to hear all of your exciting stories about your Christmas holidays. Hopefully you have eaten, played, rested and had a wonderful holiday and are now ready to learn some exciting new things. We have a jam packed term ahead.
Things to look forward to:
New topics,
Theatrical Performances,
DT Days,
Pancake Day,
Chinese New Year,
Reading Friday (3:10pm)
THE BIG TOPIC QUESTIONS
This term, we have two big questions:
What is the United Kingdom? (Geography)
In our geography topic we will be diving deep into understanding was the United Kingdom is and what countries are included in it. We will be finding out about key landmarks, capital cities, famous rivers and more.
If you are wanting to have a little look ahead then follow the link below:
The United Kingdom - BBC Teach
What was the Great Fire of London? (History)
After half term we will be begin our journey back in time to 1666 to learn about the Great Fire of London. We will grow our understanding of why the Great Fire of London happened and spread so fast through the city. This topic will nicely link to our English lesson whilst we learn more about diary writing and reading entries from those who were alive at that time period.
If you are wanting to have a little look ahead then follow the link below:
The Great Fire of London Episode 1 | History KS1 | BBC Teach - YouTube
Topic Overviews
Story Time
A Hole In The Bottom of the Sea.
Adapted by Jessica Lew and Illustrated by Jill McDonald.
Click the link below:
A Hole In The Bottom Of The Sea | BookTrust
Recommended Reads
Don't know what to read?
How many can you read?
Come and tell me about your favourite story.
If you read anything that you think is brilliant, please come and tell me so that I can share it with the class!
Reading is so important and should be done 5 times a week! Make sure you document every time you read with your child!
Below I have attached some recommended books to read whilst in KS1.
Books for Year 1 children aged 5-6 | School Reading List
Books for Year 2 children aged 6-7 | School Reading List
Times Tables
Download the sheets below so you can practice your times tables.
Please remember to use Times Table Rock Stars too!
The year 2 children will begin to practice their times tables after Feb half term.
Have you tried these phonics games?
Here are some fun maths games to play!
1-minute maths app | White Rose Maths (whiteroseeducation.com)