1. Getting Ready for School
A big step for small feet!

2. Being grown up Getting dressed & undressed – including socks/tights
Changing from shoes to wellies and back again
Putting on and taking off our coat (hat, scarf, gloves…) - gold stars for doing buttons and zips
Washing hands independently
Using a knife, fork and spoon
Choosing their own food
Tidying away toys
Asking an adult for help
Using the toilet independently

3. Movement and Control
Fun at the park/in the garden – running, jumping, climbing, swinging…
Scooters, bikes…. give them a challenge, eg: weaving in and out, stopping at a specific point
Other children – interaction in different contexts
Playdough – rolling, squeezing, poking, pulling, nipping,
Using tools – scissors especially
Tiny toys – beads on threads, lego. lacing and threading,
Baking and cooking – mixing, stirring, pouring, rolling

4. Reading and writing Enjoying stories and books
Talking about the story/using it in their play
Songs and rhymes
Recognising their own name
Fine motor activities
Encourage a good grip with fingers
Mark making with lots of different media
Writing their name
Correct letter formation right from the start
Listening to sounds all around
Using letter sound (not letter names)
Do not write in capital letters

5. Maths
Songs and rhymes
Count stairs, chips, bags into the car, plates at the table
Use shape names/language in play
Notice same/different
Talk about size/weight/capacity
Use language associated with time, eg: today, tomorrow, yesterday, this week, days/months
Encourage correct formation once they begin to experiment with recording numbers

6. Be a ‘Talk-a-lot’ family
Research has shown how valuable this is
Ask questions – lots of different kinds
Comment on things around you

7. What about you? Be excited with them Keep us informed
Keep talking to us – no question is too daft!
Any questions