This half term, we will be exploring Seasons and Climate and learning about how different places around the world experience weather in different ways.
Seasons
Learning about Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
Understanding how weather and the environment change across the year
Local Area Field Study
Observing plants (flora) in our local area
Comparing what our surroundings look like now to other seasons
The World Map
Identifying key features such as the Equator and Tropics
Beginning to understand where hot and cold places are found
Hot and Cold Climates
Looking at aerial photographs of different environments
Comparing features of hot and cold places
Comparing Locations
Exploring the climate of Pelsall and comparing it to the Antarctic
Discussing differences in temperature, weather and living conditions
Through our geography learning, children will be developing:
Observation skills – noticing changes in seasons and environments
Comparison skills – identifying similarities and differences between places
Map skills – recognising simple features on a world map
Geographical vocabulary – using words like season, climate, Equator, hot, cold
Enquiry skills – asking questions about the world around them
You can support your child’s geography learning in everyday ways:
🌦️ Talk about the weather each day and how it changes
🌳 Look for signs of the seasons when out and about
🗺️ Explore maps or globes and talk about different countries
❄️ Compare places – discuss hot and cold locations around the world
📸 Look at photos of different environments and talk about what you notice
💬 Encourage questions about the world and discuss answers together
We’re excited to explore the world and discover how different places change throughout the year! 🌟