Spring Term 2

Maths – Numbers and Calculation (Mathematics)

Children will continue to develop their understanding of numbers through totals, partitioning, and number bonds. They will practise adding and subtracting within 10 using practical resources, counting, and simple number stories.

Writing and Phonics (Literacy)

Children will practise reading and writing CVCC and CCVC words. They will begin to use nouns, adjectives, and simple phrases to describe objects, pictures, and experiences. This will support their early sentence-building and vocabulary development.

Reading – Listening and Understanding (Literacy / Communication and Language)

Children will listen carefully to a range of stories and information texts. They will practise answering questions about what they have heard and develop their understanding by talking about characters, events, and facts.

Science – The Season of Spring (Understanding the World)

Children will learn about the season of spring and how the world changes during this time. They will explore how plants begin to grow, how the weather changes, and how animals behave in spring.

RE – The Easter Story (Understanding the World)

Children will learn about the Christian celebration of Easter and listen to the Easter story. They will discuss the meaning of the celebration and talk about themes such as kindness, hope, and new beginnings.

Geography – Maps and Symbols (Understanding the World)

Children will explore simple maps and learn about the symbols used on them. They will also look at aerial views to help them understand how places look from above.

History – How Things Change Over Time (Understanding the World)

Children will begin to understand how things change over time by looking at objects, pictures, and experiences from the past and present. They will talk about similarities and differences and develop early ideas about time.

Art – Henri Matisse and Piet Mondrian (Expressive Arts and Design)

Children will explore artwork by Henri Matisse and Piet Mondrian. They will look at how these artists used colour, shapes, and patterns in their work. Inspired by these artists, children will create their own collage artwork using different coloured papers and simple geometric shapes.

Design Technology – Exploring Materials (Expressive Arts and Design)

Children will experiment with a range of materials such as clay and recycled “junk modelling” materials. They will practise shaping, joining, and building to create simple models while developing creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.

Music – Exploring Pitch with “Incy Wincy Spider” (Expressive Arts and Design)

Children will explore pitch in music through the song Incy Wincy Spider. They will learn how sounds can be high or low and use their voices to match different pitches. Children will sing the song together, use actions to show rising and falling pitch, and experiment with simple instruments to explore how sounds can change. This will help develop listening skills, musical awareness, and confidence in singing.

PSED – Caring for Others and Our World (Personal, Social and Emotional Development)

Children will learn about ways to care for their friends, families, and the environment. They will discuss kindness, sharing, and how to look after the world around them.