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 listen to music and show the beat with actions before creating a sound story using instruments.

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 the order of the four seasons.

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 gymnastics. 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 ‘Being Me in My World’. This term, we will start to
recognise our own and other people’s feelings. We will learn how to manage our feelings and will understand why it is good to be kind to others.