Kingfishers 2025 - 2026

Maths

Multiplication and Division

Multiples of 10; Related calculations; Reasoning about multiplication; multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number – no exchange; multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number – with exchange; Link multiplication and division; divide a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number – no exchange; Divide a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number – flexible partitioning; Divide a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number – with remainders; Scaling.

Length & Perimeter

Measure in metres and centimetres; Measure in millimetres; Measure in centimetres and millimetres; Metres; centimetres and millimetres; Equivalent lengths (metres and centimetres); Equivalent lengths (centimetres and millimetres); Compare lengths; add lengths; subtract lengths; what is perimeter? Measure perimeter; Calculate perimeter.

Fractions

Understand the denominators of unit fractions; Compare and order unit fractions; Understand the numerators of non-unit fractions; Understand the whole; Compare and order non-unit fractions; Fractions and scales; Fractions on a number line; Count in fractions on a number line; Equivalent fractions on a number line; Equivalent fractions as bar models.

Mass & Capacity

Use scales; Measure mass in grams; Measure mass in kilograms and grams; Equivalent masses (kilograms and grams); Compare mass; Add and subtract mass; Measure capacity and volume in millilitres; Measure capacity and volume in litres and millilitres.

English

In English we will be looking at the text ’Rhythm of the Rain’ by Grahame Baker-Smith as well as the text ‘Jemmy Button’ by Jennifer Uman and Valerio Vidali.  

Rhythm of the Rain is a language-rich picture book where we will become immersed through the illustrations it holds. We will be creating a settings narrative and an information leaflet whilst focussing on paragraphs, prepositions, similes and using conjunctions. We will learn the difference between a synonym and an antonym.

Through the text ‘Jemmy Button’, we will look at writing letter writing and writing a return narrative. We will be focussing on fronted adverbials, conjunctions and modifying adjectives.

Science

Rocks

In this Science topic, the children will discover the different types of rocks and how they are formed. They will compare and group rocks based on appearance and simple properties. The class will learn how fossils are formed and learn about the contribution of Mary Anning to the field of palaeontology. We will learn about how soil is formed and then investigate the permeability of different types of soil.

Forces and Magnets

We are going to learn about forces, friction and magnetic attraction. We will learn about forces of pushing and pulling and will identify different actions as pushes or pulls. We will investigate friction, by exploring the movement of a toy car over different surfaces. Following this, the children will conduct an investigation into the strength of different types of magnets. They will have chance to explore the way magnetic poles can attract and repel in an exciting activity, making their own compass and using it to find hidden items. We will develop their scientific enquiry skills, making observations, predictions and conclusions.

History

Railways

We will learn about the development of the Railways in Great Britain giving them the opportunity to find out about the history of the railways and significant early locomotives. We will investigate some important historical events, such as the opening of the first passenger carrying railway lines and the Rainhill Trials and some of the key people who were influential in the development of the railways. In addition to this, the children will learn about the development of locomotive technology and examine the differences between steam, diesel and electric locomotives.

Geography

Land Use

The children will be taking the chance to take a careful look at the places around them and beginning to look for patterns in land use. They will become cartographers, making maps of the local area and agricultural surveyors by considering where different types of farming activities occur within the UK.

Computing

Word Processing

The children will begin to learn about some important computer skills and the children will learn about screenshots and the Snipping Tool, and they will secure their use of passwords. The children will learn the teaching basic word-processing skills then learn to use various features for formatting text.

Internet Research Communication

The children will learn how to effectively search using key words and how to safely communicate online. We will learn the importance of word order when searching, how to examine the results returned and how to distinguish between a reliable and unreliable website or webpage. The class will identify ways of communicating online, how they can keep safe and the importance of being responsible while communicating online with others.

Art

Bodies

This ‘Bodies’ themed unit will teach the class about how to use pen, charcoal, felt tip,, make paper clothes and sculpt Giacometti-inspired models to create quality artwork that shows progression in skills. The children will also have the opportunity to explore the work of ‘Bodies’ artists Julian Opie, Alberto Giacometti and Henry Moore.

DT

Mechanical Posters

In D.T., the children will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of mechanical systems. They will follow instructions on how to make different types of lever and linkage mechanisms, then using the information to develop their own ideas. The children will sketch a design based on their ideas, make a prototype, and then create their ‘Lever and Linkage Poster’ using the context of recycling. Finally, children will evaluate their finished product.

RE

Christianity

In RE this half term we will focus on exploring the concept on incarnation through Jesus’ miracles.

Easter - Salvation

In RE this term, we will be focusing on the concept of Salvation. We will be answering questions on: Is forgiveness always possible for Christians?

Music

Building and The Ancient World

In our Music lessons this term, our class will be understanding the pentatonic scale pitch

through composing, notating and reading graphic notation. Children will practise performing a pentatonic song with tuned and untuned accompaniment.

PE

The children will have two P.E. sessions. OUTDOOR PE will be taught on a Monday and INDOOR PE will be taught on a Wednesday

On these days, the children will need to come to school dressed in their P.E. uniform: navy shorts and light blue t-shirt; navy tracksuit and light blue t-shirt. No logos or football kits. Trainers should be all plain black or all plain white. All long hair should be tied back and earrings should be removed.

Indoor – Dodgeball

Children will use elements of the correct technique when throwing in dodgeball; aim at and sometimes hit a moving target; understand some of the basics of how to play dodgeball;

Indoor – Dance- Rainforests

Children will select from different movements to create a short dance inspired by the layers of the rainforest and will use different levels in a dance to perform suggested movements to represent rainforest weather;

Outdoor –Football

Children will be able to execute ball control skills with some control and success; use elements of the correct technique for dribbling with a football, with some control and success and be able to stop the ball, after dribbling with it, with some success

Outdoor – Net and Wall Fundamentals

Through a range of sports, children will be able to roll a ball with some control and accuracy at a target; be able to throw a ball underarm and use throwing and catching skills in games involving precision and accuracy with some success.

French

Our School

In French this term, the children will learn to the vocabulary for school places and classroom

objects; they will take part in a PE-themed lesson conducted mostly in French and

will combine learning to express preferences about activities and school subjects.

PSHE

Think Positive

The children have already learnt about feelings, both comfortable and uncomfortable and how our attitude towards life can affect our mental health. We will be learning about themes such as thinking positively and calmly, managing difficult emotions, taking responsibility for decisions and developing a growth mindset approach to learning.

Digital Wellbeing

It is important for your child to understand and learn about digital wellbeing. They will consider what we use the Internet for and the benefits and risks of online activities. This will include screen time and getting a healthy balance between online and offline activities. Your child will learn about online relationships, including cyberbullying and online stranger danger. Privacy issues will be explored in terms of passwords, personal information and the sharing or forwarding of images and videos. We will also learn about pressures and challenges that are often associated with social media.

Homework

Maths: Maths homework will be set via Class DoJo on a Monday to be completed by the following Monday. We ask for all children to continue to access Times Table Rockstars online to practice and improve instant recall of key multiplication and related division facts.

English: English homework will be set via Class DoJo on a Monday to be completed by the following Monday. We ask that the children also engage frequently with Spelling Shed to practise their spellings. Spellings will  be listed on ClassDojo each Monday.

Reading: At Weston, we encourage children to develop a lifelong love for reading. We ask for children to read regularly at home to adults and to themselves. Reading is fundamental to the wider academic and personal development of children and the need for children to read widely from a broad and challenging range of texts is crucial. Children will be able to select from or be provided with quality texts appropriate for their age and ability.