F.S. Class Curriculum
Spring Terms 3 & 4 2009/10
Topics:
Let's Explore: Opposites, Our World and People Who Help Us.
Within
these topic areas we will cover all the Foundation Stage Curriculum areas as
detailed below. The points/activities outlined are not exhaustive but will give
a ‘flavour’ of the sorts of things the children will be doing this term. If you
wish to find out more then please speak to a member of staff or have a look on
the parents’ information board.
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Communication
Language
And Literacy
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Continued
re-enforcement of letter recognition, recall and formation.
Regular
speaking and listening opportunities.
Development
of phonic skills leading to emergent or development of reading skills.
Enjoyment
of books through individual or large/small group book making and sharing
activities.
Regular
opportunities to practise emergent writing.
Regular
handwriting practise.
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Problem
Solving
Reasoning
& Numeracy
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Recognition
of numbers 1 to 10 then further beyond.
Writing,
ordering and counting numbers.
Identifying
and naming simple 2D/3D shapes.
Sorting
and matching.
Development
of mathematical vocabulary.
Combining
sets and beginning to understand simple addition.
Begin to
problem solve.
Begin to
relate subtraction to taking away and counting how many are left.
Begin to
develop understanding of measures ie time, capacity, length, weight and money.
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Knowledge
and
Understanding
of the World
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Finding
out about our own environment and that of the wider world.
Scientific
exploration of changes to materials, the environment and ourselves.
Begin to
notice patterns and change, commenting on features that are liked/disliked.
Using
computer technology to find information and programmable toys.
Designing
and making simple creatures from papier-mache .
Begin to
understand our own cultures and beliefs and know that these can be different
from other groups’ beliefs.
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Creative
Development
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Learning
songs, nursery rhymes and songs from Wormzzzz!
Taking
part in performances.
Exploring
colour and different textures through paint and other media.
Working
collaboratively on large pieces.
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Physical
Development
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Dance/gym
activities around topic ideas.
Using
large play equipment outdoors
Hall/outdoors
activities: games that encourage spatial awareness, co-operation, running and
catching games.
Begin to
understand the importance of being active.
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Personal,
Social
and
Emotional
Development
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Activities
to encourage independence, concentration, confidence and social skills such as
turn taking and sharing.
Learning
about caring for living things.
Recognising
the need for agreed rules in order for the group to function harmoniously.
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This page is also available as a pdf Spring 2010