Phonics

This term, we continued to consolidate our Phase 4 sounds and revisit earlier Phase 5 sounds. The children have been working extremely hard on segmenting and blending, which has supported their daily reading. We have also been practising writing full sentences, focusing on using phonics to sound out words independently and apply these skills across all areas of learning.

English

In English, we explored the stories Prince Cinders and The Boy Who Sailed the World. Through role play, the children stepped into the characters’ shoes, acting out key events and expressing thoughts and feelings.

In our writing lessons, we developed skills in character descriptions, story summaries, and creating our own short stories. We focused on choosing precise and engaging adjectives to make our writing more exciting. We also discussed places around the world we would like to travel to, linking this to our learning about famous explorers such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Amelia Earhart. Their strength, resilience, and determination helped deepen our understanding in both English and Geography.

Maths

This half term, Little Marvels continued to build confidence in ordering, counting, and solving mathematical problems. We learned about both 3D and 2D shapes and enjoyed taking part in a shape hunt around school to spot shapes in real-life contexts.

We also applied our reading and maths skills to understand number stories, and practised counting in 5s and 10s. In addition, we began learning about money, recognising different coins and notes and using them in simple activities.

Science

In Science, we explored everyday materials, learning about their properties and identifying different materials we use regularly. We discussed why certain objects are made from specific materials and sorted them into groups based on their characteristics.

The children investigated how water changes state, discovering that it freezes at 0°C. We carried out simple experiments, including observing what happens when ice cubes melt in our hands, linking this to our Geography work on the Poles and extreme climates.

We also learned how rocks are formed, examined their properties, explored the rock cycle, and talked about Ole Kirk Christiansen and the invention he is famous for.

Geography

This term, we studied both the physical and human features of our world. We explored the continents, the Equator, the North Pole, and the South Pole, discussing why the Equator is significant. We looked at countries along the Equator—such as Ecuador, Brazil, and Kenya—and learned about the three main climate zones and their characteristics.

We focused on St Lucia, locating Soufrière on a map and identifying its physical and human features. We compared Soufrière with our own local area, thinking about similarities and differences. The children enjoyed using map keys, reading symbols, and identifying features from aerial photographs.

Computing

This term, we’ve been learning how to type, drag, scroll, and click. We’ve also been practicing using the home keys on the keyboard, which help us type more quickly and accurately. Understanding where to place our fingers on the home row (ASDF on the left and JKL; on the right) has made typing feel more natural and helped us become more comfortable with using the computer.

RE and PSHCE

This term, we learned about the Christmas Nativity story and explored the important roles of Mary and Joseph as they cared for Baby Jesus. We learned songs and poems related to our Nativity performance and enjoyed sharing these with families and friends.

We also took part in our annual Christingle service, making our own Christingles and learning about the meaning behind each part. This linked closely with our PSHCE focus on celebrating differences. We discussed the unique qualities that make each person special and why kindness, respect, and teamwork are so important. The children reflected on how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our classroom and beyond.

PE

In PE, we continued developing our gross motor skills. We practised rolling different objects, as well as improving our control when using both overarm and underarm throws. This term’s focus was on mastering fundamental movement skills — balance, agility, and spatial awareness. We also took part in team games that encouraged working together, following rules, and building confidence.