RE |
Creation – Introducing children to God as creator of all they see around them and the idea of giving thanks. Prayer, Saints and Feasts – Focuses on people who help us to know God. Other Faiths – Hinduism Advent – This season is introduced as a special time when we get ready for the birth of Jesus. |
Maths |
Counting – using and applying to 10 and beyond. More / Less Addition Pairs Comparing Length and Height Time – Days of the week, Months of the Year, Seasons 2D shapes Money Recognising patterns Problem Solving |
Literacy |
Phonics – Letters and Sounds Scheme Handwriting – Focus on Pencil grip, seating position and patterns Speaking and Listening (Show and Tell) Reading Activities – Individual, Shared and Guided Labels, lists and Captions Traditional Fairy Tales Stories with familiar settings Poetry and Nursery Rhymes Stories from Fantasy Worlds Stories from other cultures |
Knowledge of the World |
Ourselves People Who Help Us Using a computer to learn |
Physical Development |
Dance Gymnastics Outdoor games and skill development |
Personal, Social and Emotional Development |
Learning the Golden Rules Taking turns Dressing and undressing independently Developing listening skills to aid learning |
Expressive Arts and Design |
Painting Cutting – learning safety and cutting skills Singing and learning to use a variety of musical instruments Role play Drawing and colouring |