Our main theme for learning

this half term is…

‘The Great Outdoors'

The aim of our learning is to enable children: 

• To talk about plants, animals and natural objects.
• Comment and ask questions about the natural world.
• Begin to notice similarities, differences, patterns and change.

Spring 2 2020

Our main theme for learning

this half term is…

‘All Creatures Great and Small'

The aim of our learning is to enable all children to: 

*Speak confidently in simple sentences, or more complex sentences, about places they have visited. For example, the park, the woods, fields, the countryside, a farm, a zoo…

*Listen and respond to what other people say, talking about the same theme of conversation.

*Ask questions to find out more information.

*Recognise some British animals by sight and name, and find out simple facts about them.

*Show care and concern for living things and the environment.

We will share stories about animals; here are some of the stories we will be reading: Guess How Much I Love You in the Winter, The Gruffalo, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Percy the Park Keeper stories. 

Spring 1 2020

Our main theme for learning

this half term is…

‘Build It!'

During this topic, we will be developing children’s awareness and knowledge of shapes in the environment. We will focus on:

* Simple 2 dimensional shapes (circles, squares, triangles and rectangles);

* Buildings and structures in the local area;

* Using shapes appropriately for example when choosing shapes to build and construct.

We will also be learning about Chinese New Year.

Autumn 2 2019

Our main theme for learning

this half term is…

‘Let's Celebrate'

During this topic, we will be encouraging the children to share their own knowledge and experiences of different celebrations, the reasons for celebrations and where they take place.

We will also be celebrating ‘World Nursery Rhyme Week’ by participating in the ‘Rhyme a Day Challenge’ from 18^{th  -} 22^nd November.

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Baa, baa, black sheep,

Have you any wool?

Yes sir, yes sir,

Three bags full!

One for the Master,

And one for the Dame,

And one for the little boy who lives down the lane.

Autumn 1 2019

Our main theme for learning

this half term is…

‘Who Are We?'

Throughout this topic we will have the opportunity to get to know each other and make some new friends. We will look at the unique things about us such as what we look like and where we live.