Spring 1 Week 3
➗ Maths
This week in Maths, the children deepened their understanding of number relationships. They practised dividing by 2 and 10, using arrays, sharing models and number facts to support their reasoning. We also revisited doubling and halving, helping the children recognise how these skills link closely to multiplication and division. Finally, the class explored odd and even numbers, identifying patterns and using practical resources to help them explain why a number is odd or even.
✏️ English
In English, we continued our poetry unit by becoming more familiar with James Carter’s poem Firework. The children looked closely at the structure and rhythm of the poem and explored the powerful vocabulary choices Carter uses to create excitement and visual impact. They particularly enjoyed identifying examples of onomatopoeia and discussing how these sound words help the reader imagine the crackles, booms and fizzing energy of fireworks. The poem has inspired some fantastic discussions and ideas for our own writing.
🌍 Geography
In Geography, we studied the Midlands and learned how its land use compares with that of East Anglia. The children investigated how physical features and human activity influence farming, industry, settlement and transport in both regions. They noticed, for example, that East Anglia’s flatter landscape and fertile soils support extensive agriculture, whereas the Midlands has a more varied mix of industrial areas, transport hubs and urban settlements.
🕰️ History
In History, we continued our topic on the British Empire by exploring the influence and impact of the East India Company. The children learned how this trading organisation grew in power and how its global trade links shaped life both in Britain and overseas. We discussed the goods that were traded, such as tea, spices and textiles, and considered how the company’s actions affected the countries it operated within.
🔬 Science
In Science, we focused on the life cycles of insects and birds. The children learned how insects often undergo metamorphosis, transforming from egg to larva to pupa before becoming adults, whereas birds follow a different pattern, growing from egg to chick and then to adulthood. They compared both life cycles and explored why different species grow and develop in different ways.