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Autumn 2

Our story this term is The First Hippo on the Moon by David Walliams.  The children will learn actions to help aid their writing and punctuation.  Alongside this, the children will continue to learn comprehension and grammar skills. 

         

This term our Science topic is Earth and Space.  The children will learn about the planets, gravity and the Earth moving on its axis.  Additionally, we will be learning about the moon landing and completing STEM space linked activities.

                    

We have been exploring and looking at Anglo Saxons this term.  The children will learn about when the Scots and Anglo-Saxons invaded Britain, investigate Anglo-Saxon artefacts and what life was like in Anglo-Saxon Britain.

We made our own shields.

 

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English
Our class story this term is Kassim and the Dragon, a traditional warning tale. The children will learn actions to support their storytelling, which will help improve their writing and punctuation. Alongside this, we will continue to develop comprehension and grammar skills.

Maths
We are focusing on applying place value knowledge across all areas of mathematics, particularly in addition and subtraction methods. Later in the term, we will also explore money and how to use it in real-life contexts.

Science
Our topic is Forces. The children will investigate gravity, friction, and the effects of air and water resistance. They will also learn how mechanisms such as levers and gears work.

Geography
This term, we will explore physical features of the Earth. The children will learn about mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes around the world, discovering how these natural phenomena shape our planet.

 

A Typical Day in Falcon Class

Our day in Falcon Class is full of fun, learning, and opportunities to grow!

Morning Start We begin with exciting fine motor activities to get our hands and minds ready for learning. Children enjoy cutting activities, disco dough, and STEM Lego building. Some of our learners then join their mainstream buddy class in the main school.

Phonics & Movement Back in class, we dive into Phonics learning, followed by disco dough and energizing brain breaks to keep everyone focused and happy.

English & Reading After a short break, we explore English through engaging lessons, group reading, and one-to-one reading sessions. Then it’s time for our social snack an opportunity to practice communication and enjoy a healthy treat.

Good Learning Time Next comes one of our favourite parts of the day: Good Learning Time! We play group social games and have plenty of chances to learn through play, both indoors and outdoors.

Lunch & Life Skills At lunchtime, we practice important life skills like using cutlery and making healthy choices. After lunch play, we return to the classroom refreshed and ready for more learning.

Afternoon Adventures Our afternoons are packed with exciting activities across the curriculum - Science, History, Geography, Maths, and more! After another short break, we enjoy another Good Learning Time, focusing on play-based learning and working on individual targets, including speech and language development. Some of our learners join their mainstream buddy class in the main school for their afternoon learning.

Home Time To end our busy day, we get ready for home and gather for a story before saying goodbye and meeting our adults.