Half Term Information Summer 1 2025

This term we have been learning about habitats and the local world around us. We went on an explorative walk around our school and grounds to spot things that were living, non-living and once-living. We also looked for evidence of habitats and micro-habitats in our very own playground and field. It was fascinating to see the clues that showed us just how many different animals (especially minibeasts) use our local environment as their homes.

In other learning, we have been discovering more about maps and looking after our global environment. In Geography we studied maps of the local area and spotted amenities that help us, such as doctor’s, police station and local parks as well as, of course, Morrison’s! We then built upon our knowledge of maps from last half term by sketching a map of our classroom complete with a key. We thought carefully about what would be important to include on each map and gave reasons for our choice. Following this, we used language of position and direction to verbally explain, and then write down, how to navigate our maps. In Art we have been learning about architects by sketching and colouring buildings. We also calved brick designs into Styrofoam blocks, which we then printed with using paint to create brick and tile patterns. To bring the unit together, we have been designing and making our own 3D maps of Cambourne – including our prints for the façades!

Children’s comments about their learning:

“Our classroom is a microhabitat!”

“It is so relaxing by the lake.”

Useful website links to continue learning at home:

www.purplemash.com

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals

https://www.letterjoin.co.uk/ (username: lj2478     password: home)

https://numbots.com/