🏺 History – The Maya Civilisation

This half term, children will travel back in time to explore the fascinating Maya civilisation. They will discover when and where the Maya lived, learn about their social structure and beliefs, and explore their incredible achievements such as writing, number systems, and calendars. By the end of the unit, children will present their learning, showcasing their knowledge of Maya life, buildings, and culture.

✏️ English

In English, children will develop their creativity and writing skills through a range of genres. They will begin by writing an imaginative portal story, before creating fact files linked to science learning. Later in the term, pupils will explore poetry, focusing on language and performance, while also revising key grammar skills including prepositions and sentence structure.

➗ Maths

This term, children will build their confidence in fractions, before moving on to money and time. They will apply their knowledge to solve real-life problems, developing fluency and reasoning skills through practical and engaging activities.

🦴 Science – Animals Including Humans

Children will learn about how humans and animals function, focusing on skeletons, muscles, and nutrition. They will explore how bodies are supported and protected, as well as understanding the importance of a balanced diet and how living things get the nutrients they need to stay healthy.

💻 Computing – Digital Writing

This unit focuses on developing children’s digital writing skills. Pupils will practise using a keyboard, editing text, and exploring tools such as formatting and layout. They will learn how to improve and present their work effectively using technology.

🎾 PE – Net and Wall Games (Tennis)

In PE, children will develop their skills in net and wall games, focusing on tennis. They will learn key techniques such as positioning, aiming for space, and returning a ball, while building coordination, control, and teamwork through active and engaging lessons.

✝️ Religious Education – Christianity (The Bible)

Children will explore why the Bible is important to Christians, learning about how it is used and the different types of writing it contains. They will also be introduced to the Old and New Testaments, developing their understanding of Christian beliefs and practices.

💬 PSHE – Being My Best

This term’s PSHE topic focuses on helping children be the best version of themselves. They will learn about healthy lifestyles, including balanced diets and how diseases spread, as well as exploring their own strengths, talents, and areas for improvement.

🎶 Music – Traditional Instruments and Improvisation

Children will explore music through listening, performing, and improvising. They will learn to read simple musical notation, play rhythms, and experiment with improvisation, building confidence in performing and working together musically.

🎨 Art – Sculpture and 3D: Abstract Shape and Space

In Art, children will experiment with 3D sculpture, using materials such as card to create free-standing structures. They will explore the difference between 2D and 3D art and develop their creativity by combining shapes to design and build their own abstract sculptures.