Spring
This Term in Reception: Weekly Overview
This term, we’ll focus on settling back into routines, building essential skills, and exploring a range of topics to support learning across the curriculum. Here’s a breakdown of what we’ll be doing each week:
Week 1: Settling In π«π
- Revisiting rules and routines to create a calm and productive learning environment.
- Introducing Riley’s Rights π€, focusing on respect and responsibility.
- Starting Dene’s Dream Reads π and exploring new classroom resources.
- Supporting emotional development by helping children recognise emotions π₯° and make positive choices.
- Art activity: Exploring emotions through colour and texture π¨.
Week 2: Emotions and Independence β€οΈπ§₯
- Continuing with Riley’s Rights, focusing on being a kind friend π€.
- Practising independence skills, such as getting dressed for school.
- Introducing science concepts like freezing and melting βοΈπ₯.
Week 3: Light and Shadows π‘π
- Investigating light and dark by using torches π¦ and creating shadow puppets π.
- Continuing with science experiments on freezing and melting.
- Developing fine motor skills βοΈ through group tasks and creative projects.
- Building vocabulary during story discussions π.
Week 4: Exploring Our Local Area π³π
- Taking a local walk to observe and map out the school grounds πΊοΈ.
- Practising observational drawing βοΈ of local features.
- Introducing mapping skills and using Bee Bots π€ for navigation.
- Focusing on ball skills in PE β½, such as aiming and throwing.
Week 5: Maps and the Wider World πΊοΈπ
- Exploring the local area by mapping out Peterlee ποΈ.
- Learning about aerial views and using Google Maps π.
- Comparing our area to London ποΈ and the coast π.
- Learning about road safety with a visit from the lollipop lady πΈ.
Week 6: Creative and Cultural Learning π¨π
- Celebrating Chinese New Year 𧧠by exploring traditions and creating crafts with origami techniques.
- Designing and sculpting a local landmark ποΈ.
- Continuing science activities on melting and freezing βοΈ.
- Practising ball skills in PE, focusing on catching small and large balls π€Ύ.
Week 7: Special Celebrations π₯π
- Marking Pancake Day π₯ with fun activities and learning about its traditions.
- Reviewing and consolidating skills learned this term π.
- Reflecting on the term’s work and preparing for the next phase of learning π.