Summer Term

Phonics 

RWI – Learn Set 1 sounds - speed sound lessons

1 sound per day - revisit if needed

Blending cvc words.

Communication, Language and Literacy 

During this term we will be reading and exploring the stories “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, “The Elves and the Shoemaker,” “Jack and the Beanstalk” and "Supertato."  We will be sequencing and retelling stories  together with actions and puppets, developing our use of story language and building our vocabulary.  

We will also be learning our Set 1 sounds in Phonics for reading and writing.  

Focus activities and enhanced provision in the classroom will  support our chosen stories and will help the children to learn about the world around us.

Maths

In Maths this half term we will be  exploring more and less than given numbers, and learning all about sequencing, positional language, 2D and 3D shapes.

Next half  term we will be learning all about time - 'our day', 'what comes before?' 'what comes after?' as well as continuing to dig deeper with our numbers to 5 by exploring the composition of numbers within 5, writing our numerals, and solving problems within 5. 

Understanding the World 

As part of our Hungry Caterpillar story we will be learning all about the life cycle of a butterfly by having our very own caterpillars in the Nursery classroom to observe and look after! 

We will also be exploring materials as part of our Elves and the shoemaker story to find out which materials are waterproof and what happens to materials when they are wet or dry?

Next half term we will be planting and growing our own beanstalks and also learning about healthy eating and how fruit and vegetables grow. 

Computing

We are going to develop our computer skills using Purple Mash, selecting our own colours, patterns and tools to create pictures relating to our topics. 

Understanding the World 

Look at photographs of travelling to the seaside – now and long ago

Talk about journeys a long time ago – steam trains and horse and carts, early cars

Compare to how we travel today to how people travelled long ago

Skills - Know that there are different countries in the world and talk about the differences they have experienced or seen in photos. 

Continue developing positive attitudes about the differences between people.

Understanding the World 

We are going to be finding out all about 'Our World' by looking at the globe and a world map to identify the seas and land. We will begin to have a look at other countries in our world and talk about our own holidays and experiences. 

We will also explore the season of Summer and talking about how to keep safe in the sun.

Expressive Arts and Design 

We will be learning all about Matisse – using collage and experimenting with texture and colour to create our own art work in the style of Matisse. 

Next half term we will create our own observational paintings in the style of Van Gogh’s sunflowers. 

Expressive Arts and Design

In DT we will be like real shoemakers, having a go at sewing felt together using a needle and thread to make our own slippers or shoes!  We will then decorate them using a range of materials - very exciting!

PSHE

'Happy and Healthy Me'

We will be identifying things which keep us healthy:

Washing our hands effectively.
Being able to brush our teeth.
Explain why brushing teeth is important.
Talking about how to make someone feel better.
Explaining rules for being safe around medicines.

Expressive Arts and Design 

Sing Up - I’ve got feelings

Let’s Jam

Play instruments with increasing control to express their feelings and ideas. 

Listen with increased attention to sounds. Respond to what they have heard, expressing their thoughts and feelings.

Physical Development

As part of our outdoor provision we will be developing our gross motor skills by climbing, balancing, building, and exploring gross motor mark making. 

The children will also begin to practise for their sports day and take part in some sports day races!