Reception Curriculum Information Autumn Term
Dear Parents,
Our topic in the Reception classes until October half term is ‘Myself’. After the
half term it is ‘Weather & Colour’ and ‘Space’. Within these topics we will cover
the following areas as part of the Foundation Stage Curriculum:
Writing their first name using the school handwriting script.
Communication
Language and
Literacy
(CL/L)
Learning letters and sounds of the alphabet.
Development of reading skills and an enjoyment of books through
individual and whole class activities using ‘big books’ and through regular
practice of high frequency words.
Regular opportunities to practise emergent writing.
Reading, writing, ordering and counting numbers to 10.
Mathematical
Development
Recognition of two dimensional shapes.
Sorting and matching
Development of mathematical language e.g. more/less, bigger/smaller.
Our school and routines.
Find out about myself and my family.
Understanding of
the World (UW)
Use computer programmes.
Explore sound and music
Find out about different weather and seasons
Family community celebrations e.g. birthdays, Harvest, Eid, Diwali,
Christmas.
Art – All about me
Expressive Arts
and Design
Drawing, collage, painting and printing using a variety of mediums.
Diwali, Harvest, Christmas cards.
Role Play – Home Corner, space station.
Singing, music appreciation and experimenting with sound and
instruments.
Physical
Development
Personal Social and
Emotional
Development
(PSED)
Team game activities, spacial awareness games, movement coordination
Gaining confidence when using large and small apparatus
Handling Tools.
Activities to encourage independence, concentration, confidence and
social skills such as sharing and turn taking.
Dressing and undressing independently.
There is a strong emphasis on practical activities to develop the children’s learning.