Cherry Tree Class: Medium Term Learning Intentions. Term 3
Topic – Homes
The story of the Three Little Pigs
English
Artefacts from homes, old and new
Animal homes/ under the sea
Homes in different countries.
The children will also be asked for their ideas.
We also cover the celebration of Chinese New Year
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Children learn to select and use activities with help.
Become more outgoing towards unfamiliar people and
more confident in new social situations.
Can play in a group , extending and elaborating play
ideas.
Aware of own feelings and knows that some actions
and words can hurt other’s feelings.
Take steps to resolve conflict with other children and
find a compromise.
Develop confidence to speak to others about needs,
wants and interests and opinions.
Understand that their actions affect other people.
30-50mths/ 40-60mths/ELG
Mathematics
Knows that a quantity changes when something is added or taken away.
Uses some number names accurately in play.
Recites numbers in order to 10. Knows that numbers identify how many are in a set.
Notices shape and patterns and can match shapes and patterns. Plays with shapes and
makes arrangements of objects.
Use positional language.
Read, write and order numbers to 20.
Count forwards and backwards from 20, starting on different numbers.
Find one more/one less than a given number.
Find the total by combining two groups.
Count objects that can’t be moved.
Describe and name 2D and 3 D shapes.
Create own repeating patterns (e.g. for wallpaper ).
Order items by length /order events in their day.
Physical
Mounts stairs, steps or climbing equipment using alternative feet.
Can stand momentarily on one foot when shown.
Can make snips in paper with scissors.
Draws lines and circles using gross motor movements.
Become independent on the toilet and wash hands independently.
Hold a pencil using an effective grip.
Write letters with the correct formation.
Put on and fasten coat independently.
Show awareness of the need for safety when handling and tackling
new challenges.Balance on different parts of the body.
Jump off an object and land appropriately.
Expressive arts and design
Creates sound by banging, shaking, tapping or
blowing and explores how sounds can be changed.
Sings familiar songs and begins to move
rhythmically
Use various construction materials.
Uses movements to express feelings.
Describe and explore textures and pattern.
Explore colour mixing
Construct with a purpose in mind using a variety of
resources.
Manipulate materials to achieve a planned effect.
Uses imagination in role- play and music.
Explores the different sounds of instruments.
Fills in the missing words in rhymes.eg Humpy
Dumpty sat on a …..
Enjoys rhyming and rhythmic activities.
Listens to and joins in with stories and poems, one
to one and in a small group.
Joins in with repeated refrains.
Begin to talk about story settings, characters etc.
Sometimes give meanings to the marks they draw
and paint.
Segment and blend simple words and use letters to
represent the sounds.
Name the letters of the alphabet.
Write CVC words and tricky words.
Write a label for a model.
Describe characters and events in a story.
Read simple sentences
Enjoy an increasing range of books.
Understanding the World
Learn that they have similarities and differences that connect them
to, and distinguishes them from others
Remembers and talks about significant events in their own life.
Talks about why things happen and how things work.
Knows how to operate simple equipment.
Complete a simple programme on a computer.
Know that information can be retrieved from a computer.
Talk about features of the environment such as types of buildings.
Find out about the properties of different materials.
Develop an understanding of changes over time.
They can talk about different communities and traditions. New Year.
Communication and Language
Listens to one another in small groups.
Listen with increasing attention and re-call. Anticipate key events.
Listens to stories with increasing attention and re-call.
Maintains attention, concentrates and sits quietly.
Join in with repeated refrains.
Understands how and why questions.
Understands use of objects.
Share experiences and thoughts through ‘show and tell’ sessions.
Shows understanding of prepositions ( link to maths.)
Introduces a story line or narrative into play situations.
Holds a conversation, jumping from subject to subject. Learns new words rapidly.
Uses talk to organize and clarify thoughts.