What we do in the Swifts.........

In the Swifts, the children are involved in a range of different learning experiences. Often the class topic is linked with our English focus. During many of the lessons, the children are practicing reading and writing. Please work with your children at home to practice their reading and writing.

English

In English we will be reading a non-fiction text about Unicorns. We will explore the difference between the fiction text 'Little Red Reading Hood' and the non-fiction text about Unicorns. We will use a visual map to help us to learn and read the text. We will look at the key features of a non-fiction text and identify the layout of the text. We will then use this format to help us write about wolves.

Maths

This term the Swifts will look at simple calculations using addition and subtraction.  We will be learning to record the calculations by writing a number sentence.  We will learn the strategy of counting on. We are going to learn how to add and subtract 1-digit and 2-digit numbers together. We will use partitioning to help us add two larger numbers and a number line for subtraction. 

Animals including Humans

Within our Science lessons we will look at a range of different life cycles. We will start with looking at the human life cycle, the different stages that humans go through and how they change from one stage to another. We will then look at the life cycle of a chicken, butterfly and frog. Here we will explore how each life cycle is different. 

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Children must come into school wearing their PE kit on the days that they have PE. Children in Swifts Class will have PE on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Homework

• Reading everyday!

• Spelling homework is given out on Monday. Please complete and return the following Monday. Please practice spellings over the week, ready for a test on Friday.

• English and Maths Homework is given out on Fridays. Please complete and return the following Friday.

Thank you for supporting your child. 

Thank you for your on-going support.

 If you have any questions or queries, please email the school office schooloffice@livingstone.bedssch.co.uk