Literacy
There are two aspects to the literacy curriculum area –
‘reading’ and ‘writing’. Some of the areas we will be
focusing on this term include:
 Continue a rhyming string.
 Hears and says the initial sound in words.
 Uses vocabulary and forms of speech that are
increasingly influenced by their experiences of
books.
 Begins to break the flow of speech into words.
 Write our name independently.
 Begin to write simple words to make labels and
captions etc.
‘Celebrations!’ – During this topic, we will be
learning about the different celebrations and
festivals which are celebrated during this time
by our own and others’ cultures. We will be
learning about the Hindu festival Diwali, Guy
Fawkes Night, birthdays and, of course,
Christmas! The children will also learn about
the important values surrounding these
celebrations, including kindness, being
thankful and the importance of friendship and
family.
Mathematics
There are two aspects to the mathematics curriculum
area – ‘number’ and ‘space, shape and measure’. Some
of the areas we will focus on this term include:
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Solving problems through doubling, halving and
sharing – within a practical context.
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Making quantities through repeated addition. In a
money context counting in 1ps, 2ps, 5ps and 10ps.
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Counting forwards and backwards and recognising
and ordering numbers 1-20.
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Identifying and describing the properties of 3D
shapes.
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Understanding symmetry and making our own
symmetrical patterns.
Communication and Language
Communication and listening is embedded within your
child’s everyday learning. Some of the areas we will
focus on this term will include:
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Is able to follow directions (if not intently
focused on own choice of activity).
Responds to instructions involving a two-part
sequence.
Listens and responds to ideas expressed by
others in conversation or discussion.
Uses language to imagine and recreate roles
and experiences in play situations.
Uses talk to organise, sequence and clarify
thinking, ideas, feelings and events.
‘Celebrations!’
Acorn Class
Term 2
Physical Development
Physical development involves the development of fine (small)
and gross (large) motor skills, co-ordination and balance., as
well as learning about health and self-care. Some of the areas
we will focus on this term include:
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Experiments with different ways of moving.
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Travels with confidence and skill around, under, over and
through balancing and climbing equipment.
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Shows increasing control over an object in pushing,
patting, throwing, catching or kicking it.
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Handles tools, objects, construction and malleable
materials safely and with increasing control.
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Shows a preference for a dominant hand.
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Eats a healthy range of foodstuffs and understands need
for variety in food.
Personal, Social and Emotional
Development
 Initiates conversations, attends to
and takes account of what others
say.
 Explains own knowledge and
understanding, and asks
appropriate questions of others.
 Takes steps to resolve conflicts
with other children, e.g. finding a
compromise.
Expressive Arts and Design
Expressive arts and design focuses on the development of your
child’s exploration and use of materials and media, as well as their
imagination. Some of the areas we will focus on this term include:
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Begins to build a repertoire of songs and dances.
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Explores what happens when they mix colours.
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Understands that different media can be combined to create
new effects.
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Constructs with a purpose in mind, using a variety of
resources.
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Uses simple tools and techniques competently and
appropriately.
 Selects appropriate resources and adapts work where
necessary.
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Selects tools and techniques needed to shape, assemble and
join materials they are using.
Understanding the World
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Enjoys joining in with family customs and
routines.
Explore the changes around us during the
season of Autumn.
Understand why some animals hibernate
during the colder months.