This week at Gray's Farm - W/B 25th November

Week beginning: 25th November 

Nursery

This week in nursery we are continuing our theme of superheroes as the children have been really engaged.They will be creating their own superhero using different materials and thinking about what super power they would have and why ?

In maths we will be looking at shapes and how we can create a new one i.e if i fold a square in half i can make a triangle.

Our book of the week is "Supertato" and we will be exploring healthy food.

Reception

This week in Reception we will  continue to look at different materials linking it with the story of the Elves and the Shoemaker. Children will be exploring different properties eg, leather, plastic, suede etc..

In maths we are concentrating on the number 8, finding two parts of 8 which are the number bonds that they need to know for the end of the year. eg two numbers that make up the whole 8.

Year 1

In Year 1 this week we are focusing on number bonds to 20 and addition using bridging. In English we are starting the book Traction Man in which we will be identifying adjectives and nouns and writing main clauses. 

Next week in History, we will be looking at some present day toys. To help with this we need your child to bring in a toy ready for Monday (25th November). Whilst we endeavor to keep these safe, please ensure this toy has your child's name clearly on it and that the toy is not of huge sentimental or monetary value as we cannot be responsible for any lost items.

PE days are Wednesday and Friday, please also remember to sign your child's reading record everyday after you have read together.

Year 2

Year 2 will be moving on to counting and adding money. In English, we are moving on to a new book called 'Bob, man on the moon' and we will be looking at the conjunction 'when'. In Science, we will be looking at food chains.

Year 3

This week in Year 3, we are learning about equivalent fractions in our maths lessons and creating our own fraction walls. In English, we are continuing our work around language choice and paragraphs. In History, we are looking at the hierarchy of the Ancient Egyptians and we will be continuing our work around light and shadows in science.

Year 4

Year 4 are building up to writing a narrative in English this week, this is a great chance to show off what is in their imaginations.  We are also planning another investigation for science about gases.  In R.E. we are learning about how Hindus worship - where and what equipment they use.  We are starting to practise our songs for Christmas (if we can find room in the timetable!)

Year 5

This week, we are starting a new Maths unit on perimeter and area. This will be building on from our work on this in Year 4. 

In English, we will be continuing with our story ‘The Barnabus Project’ and we will be focusing on using paragraphing still. 

Year 6

This week, during our science lessons, we will be exploring the question - does light travel in straight lines? We will have to plan, carry out, iobserve and then record our findings. In RE, we will be looking at the meaning of the Four Noble Truths and learning about the meaning of each stage. In writing, we will be continuing to use the book - The Night Bus Hero by exploring different character motives and looking at healthy and unhealthy friendships.