This term in Beech Class we are reading The Legends of King Arthur. We will be learning of the tales of Merlin the enchanter, the sword in the stone, and the Knights of the Round Table. The children will be reading these texts during our Whole Class Reading sessions and then also using them in English to build up to writing a narrative about how Arthur became king. We will be learning about different types of sentences and their purpose in a story, as well as using speech to give the reader information about characters. The children will continue to work on using capital letters and the correct punctuation for the sentence. We will also be making use of our Phonics knowledge to say the sounds and write the words. 

In Maths we will begin by completing our unit on multiplication and division, using the 2 times table to practise doubling and halving. We will be practising the 10 times tables, 5 times tables and 3 times tables so that we achieve fluency. We will then move on to length and height; first measuring objects using non-standard measurements such as cubes and paperclips, before exploring centimetres and metres. The children will be comparing lengths and heights, using the inequality symbols to order them. 

In Science this term we are looking at Plants, finding out what plants need in order to germinate and grow. We will become scientists and conduct an experiment that will require a fair test. We will learn to identify the parts of a plant. We will also learn why some plants are deciduous and others evergreen, as well as looking at plants that we eat. 

In Geography, we are learning about the seven continents and five oceans, using globes and atlases to help us locate them. We will find out about the different landscapes that can be found in the continents, before taking a closer look at the equator and the poles. We will finish by focussing on our own continent and learn how to locate countries, particularly England and the UK. 

In Art we are studying paintings of children with a focus on Hogarth and his painting of the Graham Children. We will learn how artists included objects in their paintings to send messages about the people in them. We will also develop our brush technique as we try to recreate Hogarth's work. 

In RE, we will be looking at the question "How does celebrating Pentecost remind Christians that God is with them always?" We will be learning about what Pentecost means and the importance of the Holy Spirit in the creation of the Christian church.