Curriculum Planner 2026-2027 Year B

Autumn Term 2

What are Light and Dark?

This term, Mason class will be exploring the fascinating theme of Light and Dark and discovering how light helps us to see also shape the world around us. Through science, art and reading, we will investigate different sources of light, discover how shadows are formed and what happens to them when the light source changes position. We will explore stories and artwork inspired by light and shadow, create our own imaginative work and develop our scientific understanding through exciting investigations.  

PE is on a Wednesday and a Thursday.

Please remember to read at home, practise your tables and learn any new spellings. Additional learning can be found in the homework suggestions and chatter topics below.

Autumn Term 1

Who were the Ancient Egyptians?

This term, we will be learning all about the Ancient Egyptians and discovering what life was like thousands of years ago. We will find out who the Egyptians were, where they lived and why the River Nile was so important to their daily lives. We will learn about their rulers such as Tutankhamun, their beliefs and explore some of their amazing engineering achievements including the incredible pyramids. We will also investigate how the Egyptians communicated using a special system of writing called hieroglyphics. By the end of our topic, we will have a better understanding of this fascinating ancient civilisation and its lasting impact on the world.

You will need to wear your PE kit on a Monday and a Thursday.