In Maths in Year 1 this term, we will begin by focusing on numbers, counting, ordering, comparing, and identifying numbers and place value. In English we will begin by exploring the book ‘The Secret Sky Garden’. We will be looking at narrative writing using the book ‘The Darkest Dark’. We will also be using the book ‘The Three Little Aliens’ to write messages, labels and captions. We will then begin to explore poetry. In Science we will be investigating materials. We will be working on our scientific skills of observation and asking questions. We will look at the properties of different materials and what they can be used for. In PSHE, we will explore ‘Being In Our World’. We will focus on how we contribute to our class, including feeling safe in our class and our responsibilities as a class member. This half-term in History, we are focusing on Space, looking at the Moon Landing. We will be exploring when the astronauts landed on the moon. We will find out about Neil Armstrong and other astronauts. We will be designing, making and evaluating our own Space buggies in DT! In Computing, we will be using Purple Mash to learn about being safe online. We will also be using the Ipads to enhance the curriculum during other subjects. In PE, we will be working on our agility through jumping and landing. We will also be practising some static floor balances to improve our balance. Pupils will focus on 'The Magic Flute' opera, by Mozart as a stimulus in Music. This opera is full of ‘fantasy' and 'adventure.’ Pupils listen to the story and consider the evil Queen and how music is used to convey her character. They compose their own music to create atmosphere and tell a story with a developing understanding of pitch, dynamics, tempo and rhythm.