Summer 2
As part of the United Nations International Day of Play, we spent time together at our local park. The day celebrates every child's right to play and recognises the important role play has in supporting wellbeing, learning and development. By enjoying the fantastic spaces within our community, we can build friendships, create happy memories and develop a sense of belonging in the place we call home.
Telling the time to five minute intervals
The Curiosity Cube is designed to spark excitement and encourage children to ask questions about our new theme: What do living things need to survive and thrive? Through the clues inside, pupils will explore animals, habitats, the story of Swansea Jack, and the importance of water safety. The cube encourages curiosity, discussion and investigation as children discover how living things depend on food, water, shelter and safe environments to flourish.
Living Things: What Do They Need to Survive and Thrive?
This term, pupils will explore the big question: What do living things need to survive and thrive? Through hands-on science, local investigation, and creative learning, children will develop an understanding of how plants, animals, and humans depend on their habitats and on each other.
Using the story of Swansea Jack, a famous local rescue dog, children will also learn about water safety, kindness, and responsibility, linking learning to our local environment in Swansea Bay and surrounding habitats.
Throughout the theme, pupils will investigate:
- What makes something living
- Different habitats and ecosystems
- Food chains and how animals depend on each other
- Life cycles and how living things grow and change
- How humans can positively and negatively affect the environment
Children will explore local wildlife and environments, including rivers, beaches, and school grounds, helping them understand the importance of caring for the natural world around them.
They will also develop important skills in science, maths, literacy, and digital learning, including:
- Collecting and presenting data about living things
- Creating graphs and using statistics
- Producing digital posters and presentations
- Writing stories inspired by their learning
This topic encourages pupils to think about how people can protect habitats, keep waterways safe, and help living things thrive. By the end of the term, children will understand that the beauty of the world depends on healthy ecosystems, responsible human actions, and a shared commitment to caring for the environment.