Curriculum 2016-17
Resource Provision
Spring
Long, long ago…
Resource Provision MTP Spring
Topic – Long, Long Ago……….
Subject:
English
NC coverage:
Text types:
Narrative – retell – Traditional tales, including Three Billy Goats Gruff and Wizard of Oz
Instructions – How to make a…… (we will complete various projects linked to our topic)
Poetry – Poems/songs with actions and rhyme (including makaton signs)
Word reading:
Writing – transcription:
Vocabulary, grammar and
 apply phonic knowledge and
 Write from memory
punctuation:
skills as the route to decode
simple sentences dictated
 develop their
words
by the teacher that include understanding of the
 respond speedily with the
words using the GPCs and
concepts set out in English
correct sound to graphemes
common exception words
Appendix 2 by:
(letters or groups of letters) for all
taught so far.
 leaving spaces between
40+ phonemes, including, where
 spell:
words
applicable, alternative sounds for
 words containing each
 joining words and joining
graphemes
of the 40+ phonemes
clauses using and
 read accurately by blending
already taught
 beginning to punctuate
sounds in unfamiliar words
 common exception
sentences using a capital
containing GPCs that have been
words
letter and a full stop,
taught
the days of the week
question mark or
 read common exception words,
 name the letters of the
exclamation mark
noting unusual correspondences
alphabet:
 using a capital letter for
between spelling and sound and
 naming the letters of
names of people, places, the
where these occur in the word
the alphabet in order
days of the week, and the
 read words containing taught
 using letter names to
personal pronoun ‘I’
GPCs and –s, –es, –ing, –ed, –er
distinguish between
 learning the grammar for
and –est endings
alternative spellings of the year 1 in English Appendix 2
 read other words of more than
same sound
use the grammatical
one syllable that contain taught
 add prefixes and
terminology in English
GPCs
suffixes:
Appendix 2 in discussing
 read words with contractions
 using the spelling rule
their writing.
[for example, I’m, I’ll, we’ll], and
for adding –s or –es as
understand that the apostrophe
the plural marker for
represents the omitted letter(s)
nouns and the third
 read aloud accurately books that
person singular marker for
are consistent with their
verbs
developing phonic knowledge and
 using the prefix un–
that do not require them to use
 using –ing, –ed, –er and
other strategies to work out words
–est where no change is
re-read these books to build up
needed in the spelling of
their fluency and confidence in
root words [for example,
word reading.
helping, helped, helper,
eating, quicker, quickest]
 apply simple spelling
rules and guidance, as
Teaching sequence/s:
Outline order of teaching and activities.
*Activities are planned individually for Literacy to take
account of the children’s needs therefore may not
follow the NC coverage outlined
Resources required:
Initial phonic and letter formation focus.
Direct Phonics Teaching
Materials and Resources
Phase 1, 2 and 3 Letters and
Sounds Materials
Sound/Phonic mats
Flashcards
Writing frames
Pictures
Name cards
Number cards
Assessment of pencil grip
and seating position
Resources and activities to
support fine motor
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recognition
pronunciation
formation
segmenting and blending
making/writing simple dictated sentences
linked to phonic phase/Direct Phonics
re-reading their sentences.
Narrative - retell
Shared reading.
Retelling/Oral imitation
Identifying patterns/ parts of the story.
Main character, setting
Shared writing including story map and imitation
Writing a simple retell. Focus on simple sentences
using correct punctuation and use of phonics (spelling
of known words)
Sharing their story.
Poetry – Poems with actions
Texts of interest to the
children
Reading books
A range of songs/poems
Listening and joining in with action poems and songs.
Performing action poems and songs to an audience
Instructions
Reading and following instructions.
Giving instructions.
Identifying and discussing features.
Composing instructions
(Linked to SaLT )
Exemplar Instructions
Visit to the Emerald City
Cooking/gardening
listed in English Appendix
1
Comprehension:
 develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary
and understanding by:
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 listening to and discussing a wide range of poems, stories
and non-fiction at a level beyond that at which they can read
independently
 being encouraged to link what they read or hear read to 
their own experiences
 becoming very familiar with key stories, fairy stories and 
traditional tales, retelling them and considering their particular
characteristics
 recognising and joining in with predictable phrases
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 learning to appreciate rhymes and poems, and to recite
some by heart
 discussing word meanings, linking new meanings to those
already known
 understand both the books they can already read accurately
and fluently and those they listen to by:
 drawing on what they already know or on background
information and vocabulary provided by the teacher
 checking that the text makes sense to them as they read
and correcting inaccurate reading
 discussing the significance of the title and events
 making inferences on the basis of what is being said and
done
 predicting what might happen on the basis of what has
been read so far
 participate in discussion about what is read to them, taking
turns and listening to what others say
 explain clearly their understanding of what is read to them
Writing – composition:
write sentences by:
saying out loud what they
are going to write about
composing a sentence orally
before writing it
sequencing sentences to
form short narratives
re-reading what they have
written to check that it
makes sense
discuss what they have
written with the teacher or
other pupils
read aloud their writing
clearly enough to be heard
by their peers and the
teacher.
Handwriting:
 sit correctly at a table,
holding a pencil comfortably
and correctly
 begin to form lower-case
letters in the correct
direction, starting and
finishing in the right place
 form capital letters
 form digits 0-9
understand which letters
belong to which handwriting
‘families’ (i.e. letters that are
formed in similar ways) and
to practise these.
Subject:
NC coverage:
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Subject:
Science
Resources required:
Number and place value:
Addition and subtraction:
count to and across 100, forwards
* identify and represent numbers
and backwards, beginning with 0
using objects and pictorial
or 1, or from any given number
representations including the number
* count, read and write numbers
line, and use the language of: more
to 100 in numerals; count in
than, less than (fewer), most, least
multiples of twos, fives and tens 
* represent and use number bonds
*given a number identify one
and related subtraction facts within 20
more and/or one less
Measurement:
*compare, describe and solve practical problems for:
lengths and heights [for example, long/short, longer/shorter, tall/short,
double/half]
mass/weight [for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than]
capacity and volume [for example, full/empty, more than, less than, half,
half full, quarter]
*recognise and use language relating to dates, including days of the week,
weeks, months and years
*to tell the time to the nearest hour/half hour
NC coverage:
Working scientifically:
Asking simple questions and
recognising that they can be
answered in different ways
observing closely, using simple
equipment
performing simple tests
identifying and classifying
using their observations and
ideas to suggest answers to
questions
gathering and recording data
to help in answering questions
Chemistry
Changes of state
-Compare and group solids and liquids
Biology
Animals including humans
-Identify and name common animals inc
fish, amphibians, birds and reptiles
-Identify and name common animals that
are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores
Plants
-identify common plants
-identify basic structure (root, leaf, stem)
- Observe and describe how seeds and
bulbs grow into plants
- Growing Plants (water, light, warmth)
Addition and subtraction:
solve one-step problems that involve
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addition and subtraction, using
concrete objects and pictorial
representations
Fractions
*recognise, find and name a half
as one of two equal parts of an
object, shape or quantity
*recognise find and name one
quarter as one of four equal
parts of an object shape of
quantity
Geometry
*recognise and name common 2-D
shapes, including:
2-D shapes [for example, rectangles
(including squares), circles and
triangles]
*recognise and name common 3-D
shapes including cubes, cuboids,
pyramids and spheres.
Additional opportunities to be
created through continuous
provision such as in maths and
construction areas.
Number cards up to 100
Number lines
100 squares
+ and - games
Numicon resources
Cubes
Fraction resources
Rulers
Balance
Capacity containers
Clocks
Days and Months Flashcards
Rulers
2D shapes
3D shapes
Teaching sequence/s:
Outline order of teaching and activities.
Explore changing states in substances such as water?
What happens when water freezes? How can we return it back to a
liquid?
What happens when colours/liquids mix?
How can we change a solid to a liquid and return it back to a solid?
Complete a range of investigations allowing the children to apply their
own ideas.
Resources required:
Look at pictures of animals including fish amphibians, birds and reptiles
– name and then later categorise
Look at animal habitats
Look at animal diets
Use of photos, retrieving info from computer and books, discussion,
drawing and labelling
*Study each group in turn then sort/categorise
Globes
Animal pictures/fact files
Internet
Identify common plants on the school grounds. Take photographs and
sketch.
Identify basic structure and label diagrams.
Look at seeds (link to gardening). How do we plant seeds – what does a
plant need to grow healthily? (experiment with different conditions and
observe and record – which grows best?)
Observe a growing plant from a seed, measure and record height over a
period of time (link to maths)
Range of plants
Plant pots
Seeds
Compost
Watering can
Camera
Materials
Computing
Basic skills
Basic skills
How to log on and off. How to open and use apps/programmes. Develop
mouse and keyboard control and confidence on the computers/i-pads.
To create, store (save) and retrieve data from a computer
independently.
To use the internet safely to search and select relevant information.
Use of i-pads within daily routine
Laptops
i-pads
Cameras
CD players
Voice Recorders
History
Events beyond living memory
Dinosaurs
Images and info on
dinosaurs
Dinosaur figures
Geography
Locational knowledge
Develop an understanding of the local area with a focus on the schools
grounds – which features are physical and which are made by man
What is a dinosaur?
Categorise dinosaurs by name, features and diet.
When did they live?
How do we know?
What happened to them?
(Link to science – animals/habitats/growth)
Locational Knowledge
Focus outdoor learning on the areas of the school grounds
Incorporate scavenger hunts for physical and man-made features – look
at how these may be recorded on a sketch map.
Explore forest area and playground are and compare and contrast.
Use areas to aid physical development.
Link to theme - Long Long Ago – can we use a map to find any missing
items in the school grounds? Can we create a sketch map of Dorothy’s visit
to Oz?
Human and physical geography
Identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the UK (link to Science)
Physical
Education
Master basic movement – running, jumping, throwing, catching, balance,
agility and coordination(KOL)
Gymnastics
Art and design
Collage
-Sort according to qualities: warm, cold, shiny, smooth
-Cut and sew different materials
Design and
technology
Link to theme - Long, long ago – children and parents to create a rainbow
Link to Textiles in D&T
Textiles
-Colour fabrics
-Cut out from a template
-Join using glue, staples, over sewing or tape
-Decorate
Seasonal Weather
Recap ‘autumn’ from previous term - refer to our autumn walk.
Discuss winter and look at pictures of what we should see begin to
happen outside. Develop a winter experience for a display board.
Observe the changes as they happen exploring the local environment.
Use opportunities as they arise such as weather to ensure children
experience every element.
Individual, pair and group work planned by coach.
Gross Motor Group
Balance
Agility
Throwing
Jumping
Hand eye Co-ordination
Collage
Discuss what is meant by collage.
Look at examples
Explore and describe a range of textured materials. Sort materials into
categories either qualities or colour
Collage a large scale rainbow to display in role play area and/or a
smaller scale collaborative picture in literacy area linked to text.
Discuss joining techniques
Practice sewing techniques using pre-holed material and thread
Use a stapler, glue, paper fasteners, paper clips as different methods of
joining materials.
Extend by use of a running stitch.
Choose a dinosaur template to draw, cut and join to create a small
stuffed dinosaur toy. This must include the dinosaurs features eg eyes
Cbeebies
School grounds
Aerial map of school
Images of winter
Balance beams/balls
Obstacles
Balls
Bats/nets
Collage examples
A range of textured material
Adhesives
Pictures for inspiration
Range of stuffed farm
animal toys
Material/Fabric
Accessories to decorate
Joining materials
Religious
Education
Link to theme - Long, long ago- Dinosaurs
Special times and places:
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Chinese New Year
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Easter
Music
Sing songs
Listen and understand live and recorded music
PSHE/SEAL
Rules/Routines
Collaboration
All About Me
ears number of legs
Explore a significant festivals and celebrations with the children
Discuss what happens?
Discuss why?
Discuss new life (link to science) in spring.
Ensure the children experience significant aspects of each celebration.
Sing songs which incorporate actions
Listen to live and recorded music – compare and contrast
Rules and expectations for the new term
Importance of 6 learning powers
Circle time activities related to our characteristics – who has a good
heart? Is brave? (link to literacy text). Which characteristics do they like
and admire?
Cbeebies – Let’s celebrate
Songs with actions
HD and his trombone and
recorded trombone music
KS2 Steel Pan tuition
BLP symbols
Circle time games and
activities