Welcome to Mercury Class

Maths

Summer Term begins by familiarising the children with numbers to 20 and beyond! They will be able to apply their knowledge of the stable order of numbers and notice patterns in counting once we pass 10. We will then move on to explore addition and subtraction with a heavy focus on number fluency, particularly within 10, which is so fundamental to their number work as they progress through the school. 

English

We will begin this term by exploring the use of adjectives to describe waterside settings and the feeling of water on our bodies. This will be inspired by the book, Mrs. Pepperpot Learns to Swim. We will be using our learning to write more extensive pieces, encouraging the children to begin to compose their own sentences independently. Following this we will be writing instructions for planting a seed, inspired by our work in the garden which will be ongoing throughout the Summer Term. 

Understanding the world

This will be a really exciting term for getting the children outside to observe the natural world around them. We will begin by looking at pond life and the different creatures we find in the water. We will look at the life cycle of frogs and hopefully visit Stotfold Mill for a day of pond dipping there. We will also be doing lots of planting and growing, learning what a plant needs to grow and examining the lifecycle of a sunflower. 

Art

This term will begin by giving the children the chance to showcase their performing skills during our, Northill's Got Talent extravaganza! Alongside this, we will be looking at the art of Marie Antuanelle and David Hockney to explore different ways of representing water through both collage and paint. They will also learn how to sketch in order to create representations of things that they observe by the water's edge. 

Support from home

To support your child at home, you can refer to Mr White's videos on dojo but always remember all opportunities to read and explore the world help your child's education.