Maths

In Maths, Reception will be learning to recognise, describe and create repeating patterns. They will then learn about numbers to 5, which will include recognising and ordering the numerals and writing them. They will practice counting using 1:1 correspondence and will start to explore addition by making amounts to 5 in different ways with a focus on using the correct vocabulary. The children will also learn about 1 more and one less. They will also complete a daily independent maths challenge.

Nursery will learn to sing different nursery rhymes which involve numbers and will start to count in everyday contexts. They will also focus on comparing numbers using vocabulary such as ‘same’, ‘more’ and ‘lots’.

All children will explore time, weight and direction and position which will be linked to our topic.

Reading

The whole class will be focusing on ‘The Jolly Postman and Other People’s Letters’ and they will learn to retell the story. Reception will focus on extending their vocabulary using adjectives to describe and recognising the different parts of a story. Every day, Reception will vote for the story they want to hear at the end of the day.  They will also take part in group guided reading sessions. In phonics, they will be learning to recognise different sounds, and blend them together to read CVC words, captions and sentences.

Nursery children will be learning to recognise their name. They will spend time listening to stories and talking about them and they will also star to focus on understanding the five principles of reading, such as turning the pages and following from left to right.

Writing

Reception will be following Jolly Phonics programme and will learn a new sound daily. They will practice forming the different sounds correctly and will be encouraged to sit and hold their pencil correctly. They will learn to identify the initial sound in words and write the corresponding sound before learning to write words, captions and sentences to match a pictures. They will complete a daily independent writing challenge. They will also consolidate their name writing.

Nursery will be encouraged to mark make and give meaning to the marks they make.

Maths

Linked to our topic, all children will be exploring shape, size, weight and capacity. Reception will learn to measure different objects using non-standard units of measure.

Reception will then learn about numbers to 10, which will include counting, ordering, recognition and formation. They will also learn to recall one more and one less facts and there will be opportunities to explore addition and subtraction by making numbers in different ways.

Nursery will learn to sing counting songs, recite numbers in order and show finger numbers to 5. They will explore numbers to 5 and will have a focus on accurate counting. They will be encouraged to use numbers in their play.

Reading

We will start the term, by exploring poetry linked to fireworks and Bonfire Night.

All children will help to storymap ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ and will learn to retell it. Reception and Nursery children (where appropriate) will complete a range of literacy based activities. They will identify the beginning, middle and end. They will learn to use inference to make predictions, recognise the character’s feelings and think about what the character’s might say.

Reception will continue will daily phonics sessions, following the Jolly Phonics progression. They will learn new sounds, including digraphs, and will continue practicing reading words, captions and sentences. Reading skills will be practiced in individual and guided reading sessions.

Nursery will have opportunities to explore the library and handle books to practice book skills. They will listen to stories and discuss them during their phonics sessions.

Writing

Reception will have plenty of opportunities to practice their writing across the curriculum. In phonics, they will practice letter formation and writing words, captions and sentences. This term, we will have a focus on finger spaces. They will be expected to complete their daily writing challenge and write labels for their models and artwork.

Nursery will have many opportunities to mark make and they will be encouraged to give meanings to these marks. They will also practice their gross and fine motor skills.

All children will complete the ‘Tricky Table’ daily to practice their fine motor skills and build up their strength for writing.

Maths

In maths, Reception will learn about numbers to 10. They will practice recognising, counting, ordering and recalling one more and one less facts. They will also explore the compostition of numbers to 10 so they can practice using addition and subtraction vocabulary. They will then learn about addition and subtraction. They will learn to use objects, number lines and their fingers to add and subtract, as well as writing number sentences. They will then learn to recall number bond facts to 10. Nursery children will learn about numbers to 5 including recognising, counting and showing finger numbers. All children will be practicing careful and accurate counting. The children will also have the opportunity to learn about length, height, weight and capacity which will be linked to our topic and their will be opportunities to learn about shape.

Reading

In Phonics, Reception will continue to learn a new sound daily and they will be introduced to further tricky words. They will have many opportunities to practice reading words, sentences and captions.  They will also take part in Guided Reading sessions so they can practice key skills.

Nursery will have many opportunities to listen to and discuss a range of stories. They will also practice identifying environmental sounds and some nursery children will start to recognise different sounds.

Our topic is based on the book ‘Lost and Found’. We will use this book to complete a range of literacy activities such as using inference to make predictions and work out how the characters are feeling and what they might say.

Writing

In phonics, Reception will practice letter formation and writing words, captions and sentences. We will be focussing on full stops and finger spaces. They are expected to complete their daily writing challenge and write labels for their models and artwork. Where appropriate, literacy activities will also include some writing opportunities.

Nursery will have many opportunities to mark make and they will be encouraged to give meanings to these marks. They will also practice their gross and fine motor skills so their hands are ready to write.

All children will complete the ‘Tricky Table’ daily to practice their fine motor skills and build up their strength for writing.

Maths

Reception will continue learning to recall addition and subtraction facts for number bonds to 10. They will then explore doubling, halving and sharing. They will move on to learn about odd and even numbers. Throughout the term, we will practice counting beyond 10.

Nursery will continue to practice careful counting using 1:1 correspondence and will start to match amounts to numerals. They will practice using the vocabulary of ‘more than’ and ‘less than’ to compare numbers. We will start to encourage number formation and the use of number when they are playing. 

Linked to our topic, all children will explore patterns and 2D and 3D shapes. They will learn to describe a familiar route, order their day and use time and positional language.

Reading

Reception will continue to learn alternative sounds and new tricky words. There will be lots of opportunities for them to practice reading words, captions and sentences. In Guided Reading sessions and daily story time, the children will practice using clues to make predictions and will discuss how the characters are feeling and why and what they might say.

Nursery will be focussing on their speaking and listening skills. They will listen to lots of stories throughout the week and will have opportunities to discuss the story and share their own ideas. They will also spend time in the library so they can practice holding books, following texts and developing other key reading skills.

Reception, and Nursery children where appropriate, will take part in literacy lessons and learn to retell ‘Handa’s Surprise’. Linked to this book, there will be lots of opportunities to discuss the text, make predictions and talk about the characters.

Writing

Reception will practice writing alternative sounds and new tricky words. They will practice letter formation, including capital letters. In phonics, there will be lots of opportunities for them to practice writing words, captions and sentences. Reception will complete their daily writing challenge and will have opportunities to write during literacy lessons.

Nursery will be focussing on their speaking and listening skills. They will be exposed to new vocabulary and have lots of time to talk so they can develop their sentence structure and speech. They will continue to practice writing their name and will be encouraged to mark make and give meaning to these marks.

In literacy lessons, Reception, and Nursery children where appropriate, will take part in drama based activities so they can practice their speech.

Maths

In maths, all children are going to learn about time, weight, height, length and shape as this will be linked to our topic. Nursery children will continue to practice 1:1 counting and   recognising numerals and matching the correct amount. They will learn to use ‘more than and less than’ and they will be encouraged to explore marks and symbols. Reception will be consolidating their understanding of numbers to 10 by practicing addition, subraction, doubling, halving and sharing. They will have opportunities to practice recalling number bonds and exploring odd and even numbers. They will start to use their number knowledge to solve problems.

Reading

All children will learn to retell the story ‘The Way Back Home’ by Oliver Jeffers. We will practice making predictions, using inference, talking about the character’s feelings and discussing what they might say.

In phonics, Reception will continue to learn alternative sounds and new tricky words. They will consolidate and apply new knowledge by reading words, captions and sentences.

Nursery will continue to practice recognising their name. They will explore the library to so they can practice the key skills of reading such as holding the book, turning the pages and following from left to right. They will also listen to stories and share their ideas.

Daily story time will continue which will give opportunities to discuss books.

Writing

Reception will practice writing words, captions and sentences so they can apply their phonics knowledge and practice using finger spaces, full stops and capital letters. They will also practice spelling tricky words and making sure they form letters correctly. They will complete their daily writing challenge and there will be opportunities to write during literacy lessons.

Nursery will be encouraged to develop a comfortable pencil group so they can write their own name. They will be encouraged to mark make in different areas of the classrooms and give meanings to these marks. They will have opportunities to practice their gross and fine motor skills.

Maths

In Maths, all children will explore length, height and weight as we will be measuring and weighing babies and minibeasts. In our Pirates topic, we will also be weighing our treasure and exploring capacity as we will fill up different containers. We will also use positional language.

 Reception will continue to consolidate their recall of addition and subtraction facts for number bonds to 10. Eventually, they will be able to recall these instantly. They will also consolidate their knowledge of odd and even numbers and sharing and will continue to explore numbers to 20 and beyond. They will use their knowledge to solve problems.  Nursery will continue to work with numbers to 5 and will start to solve problems with these numbers. They will practise ordering and recognising numbers to 5 and matching the correct numeral to the amount. Children who are confident, will start to explore numbers beyond 5.

All children will be encouraged to write numbers correctly.

Reading

 Reception will continue to learn new alternative sounds but they will also consolidate their knowledge of previously learnt alternative sounds. They will learn to read new tricky words and recognise these in books. The children will take part in guided reading sessions and will read individually with an adult during the week.

Nursery Talking Time will continue and there will be plenty of fun discussion opportunities, such as looking at minibeasts and finding pirate treasure. They will practise their listening skills by following instructions and identifying different environmental sounds by going on listening walks. They will also listen to stories and explore books in the library.

All children will learn to retell ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ story and then Reception, and Nursery where appropriate, will complete literacy based activities to help them develop a deeper understanding of the story. Finally, they will have the chance to create their own version of the story.

Writing

Reception will practise writing sentences to ensure they consistently use full stops, finger spaces and capital letters. They will continue to practise their letter formation and they will focus on spelling digraphs and tricky words correctly. They will have a daily writing challenge to complete and there will be writing opportunities linked to the story.

 Nursery children will practise writing their name and they will be encouraged to mark make by going from left to right and giving meaning to these marks. They will also have many opportunities to develop their gross motor and fine motor skills.

All children will be encouraged to use the tricky table.