Tubbenden Primary School

ReceptionSpring 2 and Summer 1

Maths

Mathematics skills assessed at the start of reception

English

Listening, attention and understanding in discussions and conversations with teachers and peers. Speaking in full sentences using past, present and future tenses and conjunctions. Writing alternative character versions of fairy tales. Speaking and listening activities that help children distinguish sounds and hear how sentences are built. Listening and responding to what they hear in stories and class discussions. Holding back-and-forth conversations with their teacher and peers. Explaining why things might happen. Speaking in full sentences using past, present and future tenses and conjunctions. Using prepositions to describe where things are. Learning to ask open questions and give fuller answers. Using conjunctions such as and, or, but and because

Reading

Retelling stories and narratives in their own words. Anticipating key events in stories. Choosing books daily and re-reading scheme books to build fluency. Reading with expression, using voice to show characters' emotions and responding to punctuation

Writing

Holding a pencil with a tripod grip in preparation for fluent writing. Writing recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed. Spelling words by identifying sounds and representing them with letters. Writing simple phrases and sentences that others can read. Forming capital letters once they have completed Phase 2. Writing letters, numbers and shapes with chalk, bath crayons and sand

Phonics

Saying a sound for each letter of the alphabet and at least 10 digraphs. Reading words consistent with phonic knowledge by sound-blending

Science

Learning how seeds grow and how plants develop

Art

Using a range of small tools including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery

Design and technology

Fine motor skills through threading, cutting, weaving, playdough and construction

Music

Learning and singing current and topical songs

PE

Gross motor skills such as running, jumping, dancing, hopping, skipping and climbing. Balance, strength and coordination when playing. Developing overall body strength, balance, co-ordination and agility using outdoor play equipment. Throwing and catching balls and balloons of different sizes

RE

Discussions through RE sessions, circle times and Jigsaw lessons

PSHE

Understanding their own feelings and those of others and regulating behaviour. Managing hygiene, personal needs and understanding healthy food choices. Working and playing cooperatively, taking turns and forming friendships

Other

Seven areas of learning and development in the EYFS. Hand strength and finger isolation through popping bubbles and finger painting. Picking up small objects to develop a pincer grip. Cutting along lines and around shapes with scissors. Using tweezers or pegs to pick up objects. Doing and undoing zips, laces and buttons