Spring Term Two 2021

 Spring Term Two

Themes/Special Days

 Spring

St David’s Day

World Book Day

Mother's Day

St Patrick’s Day

Red Nose Day

Holi Festival of Colour

Easter

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Self confidence & Self Awareness

We will be learning about sharing, turn taking and making new friends.

We will be encouraging self help skills such as putting their own coat on.

Communication and Language

 Understanding

 We will provide opportunities for children to talk about what they see, hear, think and feel.

 We will talk to children about what they have been doing and help them to reflect upon and explain events

Physical Development

 Health and Self Care

 We will support children's growing independence and talk about the importance of hand washing.

 We will encourage children to notice changes in their body after exercise.

Literacy

Writing

We will encourage the children to make marks in different ways both inside and outside.

We will support children in recognising and writing their own name

Mathematics

Shape, Space and Measure

We will use descriptive words such as big and little in everyday play situations and through books and stories.

We will encourage children to talk about the shapes they see and use.

Understanding the World

The World 

We will be learning about different parts of the body as well as looking at the difference between children and adults.

We will look closely at similarities and differences.

Expressive arts and design

 Being Imaginative

We will observe and encourage children's make-believe play to gain an understanding of their interests.

We will carefully support children who are less confident.

How can you help your child?

Talk to your child about what happens at school, ask them questions and encourage them to ask you questions.

Talk to your child about road safety eg red man means stop

Talk to your child about the importance of hand washing

 Remember: staff are always available for a chat or advice about your child.