Netherfield CE Primary School

Below is an outline of what we will be learning about over the term. The EYFS curriculum is a play-based curriculum where children learn through their own interests. As we observe the different things the reception children are interested in, we will plan opportunities within the classroom to enable them to explore their interests and develop them further through the 7 areas of learning. This means that the learning detailed below is just a starting point, there will be parts of this that they chose to take part in and parts that they do not, and they will engage in a wealth of additional activities as opportunities arise. You will be able to see some of the exciting additional learning that the receptions have engaged in through the weekly “Learning Snapshots” on Dojo. 

Every day materials

This term in our science lessons, we are diving into the fascinating world of everyday materials! Students will explore the suitability and unsuitability of various materials for different purposes. We’ll investigate how materials can change when subjected to outside factors, such as squashing, and discuss why some materials are better suited for specific tasks than others.

How does your garden grow?

We will observe the changes that occur in plants over time, focusing on bulbs and seeds. Children will learn about the essential growth conditions that plants need to thrive, including light, water, and soil quality. Through hands-on activities, we aim to foster a love for science and encourage our young learners to ask questions about the natural world around them.

The Great Fire of London

This project will teach the children about the Great Fire of London and how it changed London forever. We will learn how to use a timeline to sequence the main events of the Great Fire, as well as exploring a range of historical sources to build a picture of what happened and understand how London was rebuilt after the fire.

In Art, we will be exploring collage making. We will experiment with warm and cool tones and choose appropriate colours for our task of creating a collage based on the cityscape of London during the great fire. Towards the end of term 5 and in term 6, our DT project will be to create a fire engine. We will have a visit from a real fire engine, learn the different features and create a fire engine model using an axle to move.