English
Speaking & Listening
listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers
ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge
use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions
speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of
Standard English
participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debateReading
participate in discussion about what is read to them, taking turns and listening to what others say
explain clearly their understanding of what is read to them
discuss the sequence of events in books and how items of information are related
Writing
sequencing sentences to form short narratives
re-reading what they have written to check that it makes sense
discuss what they have written with the teacher or other pupils
read aloud their writing clearly enough to be heard by their peers and the teacher
Maths
interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and simple tables
ask and answer simple questions by counting the number of objects in each category and sorting the categories by quantity
ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical data.
Science
Everyday Materials
distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made
identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock
describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials
compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties.
Seasonal Changes
observe changes across the four seasons
observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies.
Geography
Geographical skills and fieldwork
use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features
History
understand historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and use them to make connections, draw contrasts, analyse trends, frame historically-valid questions and create their own structured accounts
Art and DT
Art
use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination
develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space
DT
design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria
generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock-ups and, where appropriate, information and communication technology
Music
use their voices expressively and creatively by singing songs and speaking chants and rhymes
PSHE
Learn...
about how physical activity helps us to stay healthy; and ways to be physically active everyday
to recognise that not everyone feels the same at the same time, or feels the same about the same things
to recognise risk in simple everyday situations and what action to take to minimise harm
ways to keep safe in familiar and unfamiliar environments (e.g: shopping centre, park, swimming pool, on the street) and how to cross the road safely
about the people whose job it is to help keep us safe
about what to do if there is an accident and someone is hurt H36. how to get help in an emergency (how to dial 999 and what to say)
basic techniques for resisting pressure to do something they don’t want to do and which may make them unsafe
what to do if they feel unsafe or worried for themselves or others; who to ask for help and importance of keeping trying until they are heard
how to talk about and share their opinions on things that matter to them
about what rules are, why they are needed, and why different rules are needed for different situations and consequences of not adhering to rules and laws
to recognise there are human rights, that are there to protect everyone and about the relationship between rights and responsibilities
ways of carrying out shared responsibilities for protecting the environment in school and at home; how everyday choices can affect the environment
about the different groups they belong to
about the different roles and responsibilities people have in their community
Citizenship
Learn...
to recognise what they like and dislike, what is fair and unfair, and what is right and wrong;
to share their opinions on things that matter to them and explain their views
to recognise, name and deal with their feelings in a positive way
to think about themselves, learn from their experiences and recognise what they are good at
to take part in discussions with one other person and the whole class
to take part in a simple debate about topical issues
to recognise choices they can make, and recognise the difference between right and wrong
to agree and follow rules for their group and classroom, and understand how rules help them
to realise that people and other living things have needs, and that they have responsibilities to meet them
that they belong to various groups and communities, such as family and school
what improves and harms their local, natural and built environments and about some of the ways people look after them
to realise that money comes from different sources and can be used for different purposes
how to make simple choices that improve their health and wellbeing
rules for, and ways of, keeping safe, including basic road safety, and about people who can help them to stay safe.
to recognise how their behaviour affects other people