Willow
Summer Term: 2018-19
Topic: The Circus/Fun at the Fair, followed by The Jungle
Mathematics Development
- Begin to recognise 2D and 3D shapes and repeat simple patterns
- Measure and order objects by height, length and weight
- Continue to consolidate counting to 10 and beyond
- Recognise and form numerals to 10 and beyond
- Continue to stack and post items and objects
Personal Social Emotional Development
- Develop and maintain friendships with peers
- Begin to resolve conflicts with peers
- Be aware of own emotions and the feelings of others
- Continue to develop turn-taking and sharing skills
- Respond appropriately to the wishes and feelings of others
Communication, Language and Literacy
- Books: Roll up, Roll up, Peppa Pig and the Backyard Circus, Spot Goes to the Circus, Circus Shapes, Flip Flap Jungle, Monkey Puzzle, Rumble in the Jungle
- Extend joint attention activities with an adult
- Begin to ask questions and answer more complex questions
- Continue phonics programme
- Understand the structure of a story and begin to tell their own stories
- Develop pencil control and formation of letters
- Listen to and interact with class stories
Physical Development
- Practise kicking, catching and throwing a variety of different sized balls
- Clearly communicate the need for the bathroom
- Begin to urinate on the toilet
- Feed self-independently and gaining greater control
- Begin to dress with increased independence or co-operate with care-giving experiences
Understanding of the World
- Experience different festivals and develop an awareness of different cultures
- Develop an awareness of what is required to keep plants, animals and ourselves healthy
- Explore, sort and identify a range of materials both natural and man-made
Expressive Arts and Design
- Create own rhythms and repeat them using a variety of instruments
- Explore a range of instruments and how they are played
- Explore primary and secondary colours and how they are made
- Use a variety of tools and resources to make models
