-Autumn-1-Nursery-Curriculum- (ID 1091)

• Literacy
  Literacy

  Children will learn to recognise and read their names. We will be reading the story 'What makes me a me?' A story about how we are all unique. From this, we will be looking at what makes us special.

• Maths
  Maths

  Through hands-on activities, children will begin to count in sequence, forwards and backwards. They will count how many children we have in nursery and count other objects in the classroom. They will learn lots of different number rhymes

  Children will look at colours and begin to mix paint to make different colours.

  Children will develop fast recognition of up to 3 objects, without having to count them individually, 'subitising.'

• Communication and Language
  Communication and Language

  Children will be encouraged to talk about what makes them special, they will discuss their interests and hobbies and be encouraged to listen to others talk about themselves.

  Children will be able to take on roles in the role play area, developing their communication skills as well as their imagination and friendships.

• Personal, Socal and Emotional Development
  Personal, Socal and Emotional Development

  This half term, children will think about what they are good at, what they are proud of and what they like to do. They will be encouraged to play turn taking games and to listen to others when they are talking.

  Children will be encouraged to carry out activities and tasks as independently as possible.

• Physical Development
  Physical Development

  Children will develop their fine motor skills through threading, using tweezers, cutting, and drawing. To develop gross motor skills, children will use balance bikes, take part in dough disco and Squiggle whilst you Wiggle sessions.

• Understanding The World
  Understanding The World

  Children will learn about dressing appropriately for the weather and why this is important. They will observe seasonal changes and explore different cultures and festivals.

  Children will start to understand the concept of time by exploring their own past, learning about families and talking about memories.

• Expressive Art and Design
  Expressive Art and Design

  Children will be given opportunities to explore and experiment with various materials and media to express their creativity and imagination. They will explore activities such as painting, drawing, engaging with music & dance and pretend play.

  They will develop their fine motor skills through activities such as cutting, sticking and using playdough.