Great Fire of London
We will learn all about London in this fascinating topic. Using Paddington as our focus, we explore and compare a significant historic event – The Great Fire of London. We also investigate the properties of everyday materials, designing a waterproof coat for Paddington. Discovering Paddington’s bag has broken, we learn how to join fabrics together to create a new bag for him.
Quality Text: Paddington
We read the classic story of ‘Paddington’, the famous bear from Darkest Peru. This quality text immerses us in our interconnection of displacement and invasion, as we follow Paddington’s journey to the busy streets of London.
English
Poetry: Spinal
Narrative: Adventure
Non-fiction: Formal Letter
Science:
Use of Everyday Materials
Design & Technology:
Textiles – Templates & Joining Techniques (Design a Paddington Bag)
Maths:
Measurement (Money) & Number (Multiplication & Division)
No Outsiders:
The Great Big Book of Families
Religious Education:
How do Jews show faith through practices and celebrations?
Computing:
Online Safety & Spreadsheets
Metacognition & Self-Regulation:
Explicit Teaching
Music:
HO HO HO (Rap) & KS1 Christmas Production
Essential Skill:
Speaking & Leadership
History:
The Great Fire of London
PSCHE:
Mental Health
Enrichment Opportunities:
Day Visit to Nantwich Museum, Day Visit to Local Post Office, Day Visit to Chester Cathedral (Sing the Christmas Story), Anti-Bullying Week, Remembrance, Road Safety Week, KS1 Christmas Production
Physical Education:
Ball Skills (Hands 1) & Dance (Water)
