Autumn 1
In Autumn 1, our children will be learning to settle into school by learning routines, forming friendships, and developing social skills through activities like circle time and play. They will begin phonics to learn reading and writing skills, engage in maths activities, explore art, and participate in physical development games. The curriculum is child-led and focuses on personal, social, and emotional growth.
Social and Emotional Development
- Settling in:Children learn the class routine, school rules, and how to use the classroom environment.
- Friendships:Opportunities for playing and choosing friends are provided to help children build relationships.
- Feelings:They explore and name their own feelings and those of others.
Literacy (Reading and Writing)
Phonics:
In Autumn 1, our children will be introduced to single sounds and begin to hear and recognise them in words, leading to blending and early writing attempts. Please look out for the Read Write Inc videos to play at home!
Reading:
Story times are a regular part of our day to foster a love of reading, we do this at the end of every day!
Writing:
Children practice letter formation alongside learning sounds and begin to write captions or phrases.
Mathematics
Children are introduced to numbers and basic concepts of shape, space, and measurement.
Physical Development
Gross Motor Skills:
Activities like running, jumping, and climbing help develop coordination and balance.
Fine Motor Skills:
Children practise holding pencils correctly, using scissors, and developing cutlery skills.
Creative and Knowledge & Understanding of the World
Art:
Opportunities include creating portraits with paint and clay, and autumnal art activities like rubbings.
Nature:
Children explore the outdoors, observe natural changes, and may plant bulbs.
Self and Family:
The term often includes discussions about families, with children sharing information and bringing photographs to school.