Willow
Spring Term: 2018-19
Topic: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, followed by On the Farm
Mathematics Development
- Begin to organise and categorise objects
- Use blocks to create simple structures
- Recite number names in sequence
- Begin to record numbers and amounts
- Begin to use language related to size
- Use positional language
- Order 2-3 items by height, length or weight
Personal Social Emotional Development
- Seek out others to play with and share experiences
- Show an awareness of behavioural expectations in class
- Demonstrate friendly behaviour and initiate conversation
- Play happily on one’s own
- Take part and join in with joint attention activities
- Have an awareness of the feelings of others
Communication, Language and Literacy
- Books: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and Farmer Duck
- Listen to, and enjoy rhythmic patterns in rhymes and stories
- Understand simple words in context and respond to simple instructions or questions
- Answer and ask appropriate questions about our story and sequence the events
- Begin to use prepositions, connectives and correct tenses
- Develop mark-making skills and letter formation
Physical Development
- Begin to use one-handed tools, jugs and hammers with precision and care
- Make models with dough
- Travel with confidence in a variety of ways in Tumble Tots
- Develop undressing and dressing skills for swimming
- Work through own toileting programme towards continence
Understanding of the World
- Explore the forest school area
- Show an understanding of the need for safety when around the fire
- Use switches in practical and functional situations
- Develop an awareness of a festival – Easter
- Take part in interactive and decision-making games
Expressive Arts and Design
- Begin to join in with singing songs, playing instruments and dancing
- Role play with peers
- Explore different textures and how to manipulate them
- Make 3D structures and models
- Develop preferences for textures and materials
