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 the story 'Kassim and the Greedy Dragon'. We are going to focus on understanding the events that happen in the story and why they happen. We will use a visual map to help us to learn and read the text. We will look at the key features of the text. We will retell the story by exploring the language used and mapping out the events to assist with re-telling the story. We will later explore the different features shown within the text and rewriting these features through short bursts of shared writing.

Maths

This term the Swifts will be using their knowledge of numbers and addition and subtraction to assist with counting and using money. We will also use our understanding of additon to help us with multiplying. We will then explore the relationship between multiplication and division. Later we will move onto to using different equipment to measure objects.   

Science

In Science the children will learn about plants. The children will learn the different parts of a plant and be able to label and explain their function. They will explore different seeds and bulbs. They will complete science experiments to help them learn about the different conditions that plants need to grow.

How do we learn to fly?

In our history lessons, we will set off on exciting journeys into the past, spotting important events and discovering why they matter. We will explore a significant moment in history and uncover how it has changed the lives of people then and now.
As the unit continues, we will investigate the story of flight travel, tracing how it transforms over time and exploring the reasons behind these incredible changes.

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 Thursday.

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