1. Foundation Phase Y Cyfnod Sylfaen
By Joanne Ellison

2. Introduction Cyflwyniad
The Foundation Phase in Wales was piloted in in schools and by September 2011 all schools from nursery to year two had implemented the Foundation Phase, for children between 3 and 7 years of age.
Mae'r Cyfnod Sylfaen yng Nghymru ei dreialu yn 2006 mewn ysgolion ac erbyn Medi pob ysgol o'r meithrin i flwyddyn dau wedi gweithredu'r Cyfnod Sylfaen, ar gyfer plant rhwng 3 a 7 oed

3. England Nghymru
In England it is called the Foundation Stage and is only for children between the ages of three to five years old. Most text books only talk about this. There are only six areas in England.
Yn Lloegr, gelwir y Cyfnod Sylfaen a dim ond ar gyfer plant rhwng 3-5 mlwydd oed. Rhan fwyaf o lyfrau testun yn unig siarad am hyn. Dim ond chwe ardal yng Nghymru

4. The seven areas Y saith maes
There are seven areas of the Foundation Phase
Language Literacy & Communication Development
Mathematics Development
Knowledge & Understanding of the World
Welsh Language Development
Creative Development
Physical Development (fine & gross motor skills)
PSD (personal social development) Well-being & cultural diversity
The outside classroom and ICT should be holistic across all areas

5. Language, literacy & Communication Laith, Llythrennedd a Chyfathrebu
Skills develop through talking signing/communicating and listening
Retelling experiences feelings and thoughts
Opportunities to use ICT, books and different reading materials
Enjoy mark making
Other languages are spoken

6. Mathematical Development Datblygiad Mathemategol
Understand mathematics through oral, practical and play activities
Applying mathematics in real life problems
Limited work sheets should be used but developing mathematics through talking and practically activities instead
Investigating problems

7. Knowledge & Understanding of the World Gwybodaeth a Dealltwriaeth o'r Byd
Children should experience the familiar world, investigating in both the indoor and outdoor environment.
Increase their curiosity about past events
Understand people, places living things using all their senses
Learn through experimentation and their own ideas

8. Welsh language Development Datblygiad yr iaith Gymraeg
Welsh Language should be progressively developed throughout the Foundation Phase
Children should have use incidental Welsh
Be exposed to the Welsh culture by different medium e.g. ICT interactive software, books, audio- visual material
Welsh-medium schools support children in becoming bilingual in both English and Welsh

9. Creative Development Datblygiad Creadigol
Develop the children's imagination and creative across the curriculum
Explore a wide range of stimuli to express their ideas
Natural curiosity and sensory experience
Expressive activity through art, craft, music, dance, movement and drama

10. Physical development Datblygiad corfforol
Helping them use their bodies effectively and confidently
Understand spatial awareness
Balance, control and coordination
Fine motor skills development through small world equipment
Manipulative skills
Importance of diet, rest sleep and exercise

11. Personal , Social, Welling & Cultural Diversity Amrywiaeth Personol, Cymdeithasol, Welling a Diwylliannol
PSD is at the heart of the Foundation Phase.
Children learn about themselves
They develop their self esteem
Their personal beliefs and moral values
Positive attitude
Independent thinkers
Celebrating different cultures
Self help skills

12. Activity Gweithgaredd
In groups break down an activity into the seven areas of the Foundation Phase.
e.g.
Home Corner
Cooking
Going on an Autumn walk
Playing Hopscotch