Reception
Curriculum Overview – 2016/2017
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Magical Me/Look outside
Winter Chill
Lets Find Out!
Spring in our step
Reception
Maths
Communication and
Language
Literacy
Knowledge and
Understanding of the
World
Personal Social and
Emotional Development
Physical development
Expressive Arts and
Design
Counting and Recognising
numbers to 10
Recognising patterns
2D shape
Talk about ourselves and
family members. Listen and
concentrate. Role play
favourite stories.
Introduce Phase 2 letters
and sounds.Hear initial
sounds. Learn letter
names. Know print carries
meaning. Give meaning to
marks I write. Handle books
carefully. Rhyme
Seasons and change
Counting and Recognising numbers to
10 and 20
1 more and 1 less
Finding the total of 2 groups
Money
2d Shape
Capacity
Follow instructions answer questions.
Extend vocabulary.
Ask visitors questions about their
occupation.
Handle books carefully. Introduce nonfiction. Alphabet names. Hears and
says initial sounds in words Blend
sounds . Write my name.
Ask questions about the world Begin to
use programmable toys
School Environment and
routine. Begin to use simple
computer programmes.
Explore new environment.
Learn new rules and
routines. Play alongside
others . Learn to share
Growing
Changes
Counting and recognising
numbers to 20 and beyond
Addition and Subtraction
Problem solving
Time
Counting and recognising numbers to 20 and beyond
Addition and Subtraction
Problem solving
Division /Multiplication
Introduce a storyline to play. Extend
vocabulary. Follow story without props
Retell an every day journey
in their locality.
Talk about past and present
Answer how and why
questions .
Ask how and why. Talk about and describe movement of
minibeasts and growth and change in their environment.
Introduce Phase 3 letters and sounds.
Recognise familiar words. Reading and
writing sentences, captions and labels.
Segment sounds Write letters clearly.
Begins to read simple sentences
Find information in nonfiction books Comprehension
Poetry. World book day
Focus on labelling images of
different transport modes.
Talk about similarities and differences
between cultures different to their own
Show care for the environment
Begin to form friendships
Play with others . Express preferences
Manage own behaviour .
Elmer
Travel on feet, hands,
,balance ,vertical jump,
underarm throw, underhand
roll, climbing, apparatus.
How to catch a falling star
Travel on feet, Travel on hands and
feet. Balance, vertical jump and land,
catching, overarm throw, climbing
apparatus.
Rosie’s Walk
Travel on feet. Travel on hands. Static
balance. Vertical jump and land, catching,
underarm throw, underarm roll, climbing,
apparatus.
Charanga music: Me!
Charanga music: My stories
Nursery rhymes and action songs.
Developing use of tools and techniques
Charanga music: Everyone
Nursery rhymes and action songs .
Experimenting with colour design and
texture
Learn to sing nursery rhymes and
action songs .Exploring materials
and mark making
Summer 2
Counting and recognising numbers to 20
and beyond
Addition
Number bonds
Doubles
Problem Solving
Talk about how things work.
Show an interest in others play
Separate from carer independently
Develop awareness that actions can
hurt others. Learn about how people
can help us.
Who do we go to for help? Doctors,
Ambulance drivers, teachers etc
Summer 1
Counting and recognising
numbers to 20 and beyond
Problem solving
Division/Multiplication
Follow instructions with 2
or more parts
Show awareness of listener
Read own learning. Read and write key words. Use new
vocabulary
Find information in nonfiction books and electronic
media.
Write sentences for others
to read. Read and write
tricky words
Name animals and living things. Notice change in the
environment. Show care for living things – plants and
animals.
Explain why things occur in
the environment
Be sensitive to differences.
Select and use a range of
ICT media.
Take turns. Be patient. Talk positively about self.
Resolve conflict with
support. Learn to
compromise. Adjust
behaviour for different
situations.
Rumble in the Jungle
Travel on feet Travel on
hands and feet, static
balance, balance on body
parts, vertical jump and land
,underarm throw, Applying
skills they have learnt roll,
climbing, apparatus.
The Hungry Caterpillar
Travel on feet, Travel on hands and feet, static balance,
balance on body parts, vertical jump, underarm roll
Rolling, climbing, apparatus
Superworm
Travel on feet, Travel on
hands, balance on body
parts, vertical jump,
catching, overarm throw,
climbing, apparatus
Charanga music: Our world
Nursery rhymes and action
songs. Exploring form and
function
Charanga music: Bear Funk
Applying skills they have learnt
Charanga music: Reflect,
Rewind and replay
Applying skills they have
learnt.
Be aware of local area and
landmarks
Notice patterns in the
environment. Recognises
technology used at home and
in school.
Know the meaning of right
and wrong
Initiate conversations. Take
responsibility.
R.E/ PSHE
British Values
Special People
British Values – Responsibility,
Kindness
British Values – Effort, Honesty,
British Values – Loyalty.
British Values – Team Work
British Values – Courage
Celebrations
Easter
What can we learn from stories?
What makes places special?
Christmas
Educational Visits
Theatre
Tesco – Farm to fork
Farm Visit