Explorers
Autumn Term
Movers and Shakers
In Autumn term we learn about movers and shakers such as Neil Armstrong and Malala Yousafzai. We learn about their lives and what makes them significant. In Science we are learning about different habitats and what animals need to survive.
We consolidate our letter knowledge using the Read Write Inc scheme, which is adapted to individuals using 1:1 tutor methods. We look at some lovely repetitive books and rhymes and use these as a basis for our language learning. We focus on creating and composing sentences together and work on our fine motor skills.
In social skills we develop a sense of ourselves, how we look and our feelings. We learn about the zones of regulation and how they feel and then put ourselves in a zone of regulation every day. We use music and circle time as a way to learn social skills, such as sharing and waiting our turn. We will be feeling the beat and joining in with our percussion instruments to recreate a pattern and listen carefully.
Spring Term
Magnificent Monarchs
In the Spring term we look at the topic of Magnificent Monarchs and will be looking at a few famous Kings and Queens. We find out about the structure and features of a castle and looking at the crowns and clothes Monarchs wear. There will be a trip to Windsor Castle to bring our learning to life. We write a diary entry about our trip.
In this term, we continue our work on the basic calculations and place value. The children will explore money and will get to spend some in a shop.
We will look at fairy tales and compare how they can change in different versions. The children will make a new character and version of a fairy tale. In social skills, we continue to look at how we can play with others and be polite to the people we meet.
Summer Term
The Coastline
In the Summer Term our main topic is 'The Coastline' and we will be learning about the Human and physical features that brings. Our understanding will be enhanced through a visit to Southsea Beach, where we will also take inspiration for our own 3D beach hut designs and models.
In English, we will study the wordless picture book Flotsam, creating character descriptions of the creatures inside. We will write lists and simple sentences and write a simple report on our trip.
In social skills we will be looking at how we can ask for things we want and say no if we need to. We will practise turn taking and waiting if we need to and work on individual targets.