As Writers, we will engage in daily pre-writing fine motor activities in order to build
muscle strength in our hands in preparation for writing. Some of our activities will
include: Dough Disco, finger gym, threading and many more!

As Readers, we will be introduced to the characters from the Supersonic Phonics
Friends scheme. We will develop our listening skills and awareness of sounds in the
environment to experience and appreciate rhythm and rhyme. We will also learn to
distinguish the differences in vocal sounds, including oral blending and segmenting.

As Mathematicians, we will learn to count through rhymes and songs. We will use our
class calendars to learn the seasons, months and days of the week. We will be introduced
to the concept of subitising where we will ‘Use our eyes to subitise!’

As Geographers, we will become more familiar with our school by identifying the key
areas.

As Chefs, we will walk to Tesco to buy the ingredients to make bread rolls and fruit
kebabs.

As Musicians, we will sing lots of well known nursery rhymes and learn new poems
through the introduction of the poetry basket.

As Historians, we will talk about the members of our immediate family and our relationship to them. We will be able to name and describe people who are familiar to us. We will also explore the concept of past and present through our class calendar, floor books and Tapestry. We will look at photos from when we were a baby and describe the changes that we recognise.

As Artists, we will explore colour mixing that is influenced by the work of Wassily Kandsinsky.
As Scientists, we will notice the changes to the natural world. We will be able to recall the name of the current season and identify key signs.

As Designers, we will design and make our own bread rolls.

As Theologians, we will explore religious beliefs in a thoughtful way. We will learn about the different festivals and celebrations that take place around the world including Harvest and Diwali.

In PE, we will develop our agility, balance and coordination through body management. We will recognise the importance of keeping healthy and the changes that happen to our bodies when we are active.

Our theme in PSHE this term is ‘Special Relationships’. We will talk about our families and people that are special to us as well as thinking about what makes us unique.