Geography

This term we took part in our annual Geography Day. We visited West Ham park to carry out some field work and explore the grounds. We went on a nature trail and did some tree spotting and some observational drawings. We used magnifying glasses to observe mini beasts and also collected items from the natural environment such as leaves and tree bark to make some rubbings.    

Literacy

For world book day we had to make a character using a potato. In literacy we then wrote a book review about our favourite book and why it was our favourite book. We also had to look at a picture of a front cover and come up with our own title for the book. This was quite challenging as we had to use our inference skills and predict what the story was about based on the image on the front cover. Can you guess which book this character is from?

Maths

In maths we have been learning about measure. We learnt how to measure length, capacity and mass. We discussed the importance of these in real life and what jobs we would need to use each of these topics in. We used rulers, weighing machines, measuring jugs and containers to measure.

Design Technology

In DT we explored food and different tools. We explored ways we can use tools. We used knives, graters, juicers, spoons and peelers. We really enjoyed using the tools safely to make a fruit salad. At the end of the lesson, we got to enjoy our fruit salad. We also looked at healthy eating and how to stay fit by exercising.

Literacy

In Literacy we have been looking at the author Julia Donaldson. The books we read were The Gruffalo, Tiddler, Room on The Broom, Snail and The Whale and Superworm. The reading skills we covered were sequencing, describing characters, comparing, inferring and predicting what happens next in the stories. We also made some Gruffalo crumble, broomsticks and puppets of characters. Which is your favourite Julia Donaldson book?

Maths

In maths we have been identifying and sequencing patterns and numbers. We looked at patterns and identified which ones were patterns and which were not. We used pictures and objects to make our own patterns too. We worked as partners and had to use our communication and teamwork skills. Can you see any patterns in your home?         

RE

In RE this term we learned about Hinduism. We were able to label all the parts of a puja tray; which Hindus use to worship. We also performed an assembly for our parents and told them all about the trimurti (the three main forms of god) and how Hindus celebrate Diwali, the festival of light. We even worked as a team and sang them a wonderful song!

Literacy

In literacy we have been learning about the story of Little Red Riding Hood. We first used role play and colourful stories to recall the story in order. We then practiced writing sentences that included capital letters, full stops, question marks and some exclamation marks. We were even able to use suffixes in our writing.

Maths

In maths we have been learning about measure. We learnt how to use a ruler to measure accurately and compared lengths. We discussed the importance of it in real life. We need to measure when building, buying clothes, cooking and many other reasons! We compared different measures and ordered objects according to their sizes. We also organised our friends in height order which was a challenge as some of us are very similar in height!