Squirrels class

Miss Hamilton, Miss Murphy, Miss Harris, Mrs Gomes, Mrs Lane and Mr Warren

In Squirrels class we continue to focus on our rules, supporting the children to show respect and kindness, to look after their learning environment and take pride in their work, with high expectations. The children are now in their final term, and we are really applying our learning and increasing our independence. Squirrels are starting to prepare for their transition into year one.

 In English this term we will be continuing our daily phonics through ‘Jolly Phonics’. Our topic for the first half term is ‘People who help us’. The children will be learning about different roles within our community and how these people support us in everyday life. Our role play area will be a vets. As part of our English learning the children will enjoy reading and writing about books such as ‘Zog and The Flying Doctors’ and ‘A Superhero Like Me’. In the final half term, our topic will be ‘Adventures’ where the children will explore exciting journeys and discoveries from the past. The children will be learning about key figures such as Mary Anning and Neil Armstrong. The children will also be exploring Pirates and we will be holding a ‘Pirate Day’. We will also have our final school trip of the year to Lyme Regis.

In Maths, our focus will be securing our knowledge of number and numerical pattern. The children will be revisiting and consolidating important skills, such as number bonds and doubling facts.

In PE the children will be developing their gross and fine motor skills through a variety of fun and engaging lessons. This will include multi- skills activities, sports day games. In addition, children will work on problem solving and teamwork activities, learning to collaborate, communicate and work together.

Squirrels have an exciting summer term ahead of them!

Thank you

Miss Hamilton