The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School

We will begin the half term by getting to know each other through sharing our wonderful family photographs. Children will practise their speaking and listening skills as well as learning about diversity and respecting each other's differences. They will also be learning our  Rules in school and how we can play and learn safely both in the classroom and around school.

In English our focus texts for this half term are ‘Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain’ and ‘Anansi the Spider’.  We will explore these books through role play as well as developing our phonics and writing skills.  Our maths lessons will be focusing on numbers to 5 and 2D/3D shapes following our Power Maths scheme.

In science this half term we are thinking about our bodies and how to keep healthy. During the term we will also be learning about good hygiene and learning how to wash our hands and brush our teeth properly. We look forward to a visit from the school nurse for a handwashing workshop. As part of our daily routine, we will be discussing healthy food choices and the importance of drinking water

In art our focus is drawing and children will be exploring drawing with a range of different materials. Children will be creating self-portraits by using mirrors and looking closely at their eye, hair and skin colour.

In geography we will be visiting all the different parts of our school and learning their names. We will also be looking at maps and creating our own using ‘What the Ladybird Heard’ and ‘ Rosie’s Walk’. Finally we will be learning about autumn and how the changing season effects people and animals.

In RE throughout the term children will be learning about different celebrations. This half term they will begin by learning about the Muslim celebration of Eid and end by taking part in a Christian celebration of Harvest.

Our focus texts in English will be ‘Halibut Jackson’ and ‘Look Up!’ through which we will explore different characters and extend our writing.  In maths we will continue to develop a sound understanding of numbers to 5, including number bonds and will begin exploring space and spatial awareness.

As scientists, we will be learning about different materials and specific vocabulary to describe them like shiny, dull, hard and soft. We will also be learning about metal and exploring metal using magnets. Throughout the term children will also be observing seasonal change and using autumn leaves as inspiration for artwork.

In DT, this term, children will be exploring cooking and nutrition. We will use our senses to explore how to make soup and enjoy tasting the final product!

In history we will begin by learning about different families and homes using our family photographs and the book ‘My 2 grannies’ by Floella Benjamin. We will then be using artefacts to compare modern and old household objects and create simple timelines.

In RE, children will continue to learn about different celebrations including Diwali and Christmas. As the term draws to an end, we will be learning the Nativity Story through role play, books and our small world tables. As always, we look forward to performing in our Christmas Concert and enjoying the Christmas Market.