Learning Journey People who help us Understanding the World Look at how people help is in everyday life Recognises and describes special times for family and friends Enjoys joining in with family customs and routines, Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day Develop their own experiences through role play & imaginative play with small world toys and props. Making and tasting different foods e.g. bread, biscuits, noodles, pancakes Shows an interest in different occupations and ways of life Talks about why things happen and how they work Looks at closely at similarities, patterns and change Knows that information can be retrieved from computers Expressive Arts and Design Experiments to create different textures Uses simple tools and techniques competently and appropriately Selects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary Free painting using ready-mixed paints, block paints and brusho. Experiment with mixing new colours. Circle time rhythm games Introduce musical instruments and keeping a steady beat. Sing songs, make music and dance Communication and Language, and Literacy They give their attention to what others say and respond appropriately To begin to ask relevant questions To maintain attention and to sit and listen quietly at appropriate times. Understanding They answer ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions about their experiences Speaking Uses language to imagine and recreate roles and experiences in play situations Reading Sharing a variety of texts during story times and in the Book Corner. Taking real books and reading scheme home to share . Begin to read words and simple sentences Begin to read simple captions Writing Attempts to write short sentences in meaningful contexts Uses some clearly identifiable letters to communicate meaning, representing some sounds correctly and in sequence Letters and sounds Link sounds to letters, naming and sounding the letters of the alphabet Hears and says the initial sounds in words Be able to say and recognise initial letter of own name, extend to other letters in name and simple words. Begin to use phonic skills to segment and blend simple words. Introduce some high frequency and tricky words. Learning Journey People who help us Reception Term: Spring 2015 Mathematics Recognise numbers of personal significance. Recite the number names in order to 20 (and beyond!) Begin to count reliably 10 and beyond everyday objects using 1:1 correspondence and a variety of strategies, eg moving objects, lining them up, grouping Introduce new mathematical terms. Take part in counting, subtraction/addition activities and problem solving activities. Continue to recognise numerals 0-10 and 11-20 (and beyond). Sorting and grouping a variety of objects. Begin to name a range of 2D and 3D shapes and use the language of shape. Begin to use mathematical language appropriately. Can describe their relative position such behind, next to, above Measures short period of time in simple ways, eg using sand timer, clock, kitchen timers Physical Development Experiments with different ways of moving Jumps off an object and lands appropriately Travels with confidence and skill, around, under, over and through balancing and climbing equipment Practice dressing and undressing for physical activities Participating in PE lessons with SKiL teachers. Begins to form recognisable letters Continue to encourage effective pencil grip Develop fine motor skills such as cutting and threading Personal, Social and Emotional Development Start to play in groups and demonstrate friendly behaviour, initiating conversations. Form good relationships with peers and familiar adults Encourage children to talk to other children when playing and communicate about home and community Share books about making friends and feelings. Support children in disputes and develop strategies and language to enable them to begin to resolve independently. Circle time activities.