Kingfisher Class
Welcome to Kingfisher class page.
Teachers: Mrs Beth Casalis (Mon, Tues, Weds) and Mrs Liz Brading (Weds pm, Thurs, Fri)
Teaching Assistants: Mrs Becky Lyes, Miss Welch (mornings) and Miss Steer (afternoons).
Autumn Term Curriculum Overview
Welcome to Kingfisher Class! We are delighted to welcome back our returning families and extend a warm welcome to those who are new to our class. We are excited to see everyone and can’t wait to begin a fantastic year together.
Maths:
Year 1 will spend time revisiting learning from Reception and building on children’s existing knowledge. Children will practise counting to 100 in a range of different ways and will explore the numbers 0-10 in detail to develop a secure understanding of number and place value.
Year 2 will develop their understanding of numbers to 100, building confidence in recognising, comparing and ordering numbers. Children will strengthen their calculation skills through addition and subtraction within 20 and will begin adding within 10 using a range of strategies. They will also learn to add and subtract two-digit numbers and explore the properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
English: This term we will be re- visiting the core skills for writing such as using capital letters, full stops and other key features to help them become more confident and independent writers. They will learn and explore the classic story of ‘The Enormous Turnip’ and write instructions about how to make a vegetable soup. They will end the term writing poems.
Art: Children will learn about the work of architect Lina Bo Bardi and Yayoi Kusama while building confidence in drawing and painting, exploring light and shadow, colour mixing and creative expression through different artistic media.
DT: Making a structure – In the second half of term the children will learn how to make strong joins when making a shoe box nativity scene.
Music: The children will develop their singing voice and learn traditional British songs. They will create sounds to represent three contrasting landscapes: seaside, countryside and city. They will also perform a Nativity and learn a variety of Christmas songs.
Science: The class will be learning about Animals Including Humans. We will be exploring different types of animals and finding out how they are similar and different. The children will learn to identify and name common birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals, and discover the features that help us group animals into these categories.
PE: This term in PE, Year 2 will develop their coordination, balance and agility through multi-skills activities. Children will also build strength and flexibility in yoga, explore movement and balance in gymnastics, and create dances inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Kingfisher class will have one PE lesson with Mrs Casalis and one with Mrs Brading.
History: This term in History, Year 2 will explore how toys have changed over time. Children will compare toys from the past with those they play with today, learning how materials, technology and play have evolved. They will investigate toys from beyond living memory and consider whether they would have preferred to play with toys from the past or the present day.
Geography: This term in Geography, Year 2 will explore where we are in the world by learning about the seven continents and five oceans. Children will also develop their knowledge of the United Kingdom by naming and locating its four countries, capital cities and surrounding seas.
RE: This term, we will be exploring what Christians believe God is like through stories from the Bible and reflecting on what these teachings mean. We will also learn about what makes some places special to believers. e.g. Church, synagogue and mosque.
PSHE: This term in PSHE, Year 2 will learn about the importance of classroom rules, positive relationships and understanding feelings. Children will explore different emotions, recognise how feelings can affect behaviour, and develop strategies for managing worries and resolving conflicts. They will learn about friendship, kindness and respecting differences, as well as understanding the difference between teasing, unkind behaviour and bullying, including online bullying. Through our Online Safety and No Outsiders curriculum, children will also learn how to stay safe online and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
Computing: This term in Computing, Year 2 will learn how to use laptops safely and responsibly, including logging on and off, shutting down devices correctly, and opening programmes such as Paint and Word. Children will also learn about online safety and develop their digital photography skills by taking, editing and improving photographs, while exploring how some images may not always be real.
Forest School: Year 1 children will continue to attend forest school every Monday afternoon with Miss Farmer. Please ensure they have wellies and suitable waterproofs in school for this.
Library time: Every Wednesday the children will choose a book from our class library to enjoy and share at home.
Homework
We ask that children read daily at home and if this isn’t possible then at least four times a week. Please write in their school planners when they have read to you. This will benefit your child across all areas of learning. Year 1 children need to read their book three times at home before getting the next book in the progression.
Here is a link to questions to ask when listening to your child reading.
Your child, has weekly spellings to learn which are stuck at the back of their planners. We advise practising little and often at home. Thank you for all your support.
End of year objectives
Please find the end of year objectives for each year group below. These are the targets we are working towards throughout the year.
Handwriting and Spelling Support
Uppercase Letter Formation support
Common Exception Wors (phase 2-5)
Fine Motor Ideas
The Best Fine Motor Activities
Useful Documents and Information
Maths Games Bare Necessities Booklet– these are a range of maths games you can play at home
Number fact within 10 cards (year1)
Number facts across ten (year 2)
Gallery