Mathematical
Development
Consolidation of work already begun and, additionally, coin recognition,
addition, counting in two’s, ordinal numbers, subtraction, telling
the time (o’clock) and capacity work.
Communication,
Language and Literacy
Continuation of work from the Autumn Term plus consonant blends, word
building activities, recognition and naming of upper case letters
and ordering letters of the alphabet.
Knowledge
and Understanding of the World
In the first half term, Moving/Transport will be the topic, followed
by Growth.
Creative
Development
Dance, role play (baby-clinic/vet’s surgery), painting, printing,
clay, collage.
Music
This term, Reception will study sorting and matching skills in Music.
They will consider the similarities and differences of sounds in a
practical and creative way through imitation, movement and sets. The
activities mainly develop aural awareness and discrimination. In singing,
the children will learn a short cantata, ‘Dumble the Dinosaur,
or How Chocolate was First Invented’.
Physical
Development
In PE, the children will practise a range of gymnastic skills using
a variety of apparatus, increasing awareness of change of direction
and level. In indoor games, they will be set challenges to develop
their confidence in using different equipment.
PSHE
The main theme will be Me and My Relationships. We will talk about
the need to take responsibility for ourselves, to recognise the needs
and feelings of others and how to care for other people and pets.
