Ashmole Primary School

ReceptionAutumn 2 and Spring and Summer

Maths

Numbers to 5 and number composition. Key times of the school day and classroom routines. Matching, sorting and comparing amounts. Subitising, seeing and saying how many objects there are without counting. Developing the language of whole when talking about objects which have parts. Subitising numbers within and beyond 5 and connecting quantities to numerals. Identifying missing parts for numbers within 5. Ordering numbers and playing track games. Sorting odd and even numbers by their shape. Different ways to make 6, 7, 8 and 9 and number bonds to 10. Identifying even and odd numbers. Learning about 2D shapes, their properties and finding them in the environment. Creating and talking about different types of patterns. Understanding the concept of zero. Comparing quantities up to 5 as greater than, less than or the same. Investigating the composition of 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Measuring length and height, then learning about time. Telling the time using o'clock for school routines. Making pairs and combining two groups. Learning the number bonds to ten. Identifying even and odd numbers using counting skills. Doubling numbers, first practically and then by writing number sentences. Sharing objects, pictures and numbers fairly. Solving challenging reasoning problems using learning from the year

English

Writing words and sentences using capital letters, full stops and finger spaces. Retelling traditional tales and discussing them in groups. Writing simple sentences using capital letters, finger spaces and full stops. Describing events in detail using time connectives. Using golden sentence rules such as capital letters, full stops and finger spaces independently

Reading

Reading and writing tricky words such as the, is and I. Studying the stories The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Writing

Practising writing their own names. Beginning to write words, phrases and sentences about a story. Writing CVC and CVCC words and short phrases about stories. Applying phonic knowledge to write words, phrases and sentences. Golden Sentence Rules: capital letters, full stops, finger spaces and coherence. Daily letter formation in phonics and handwriting sessions

Phonics

Saying sounds and blending them to read words orally. Learning new graphemes such as ff, ll, ss, j, v, w, x, y, z, zz, qu, ch, sh, th, ng and nk. Reviewing all the graphemes learnt so far. Reviewing all graphemes learnt this year and applying phonic knowledge to longer words. Learning new digraphs and blending and segmenting 3-4 letter words. Learning new digraphs and trigraphs and using them to blend and segment longer words. Reading and spelling longer words by chunking up and identifying digraphs and trigraphs. Reviewing all graphemes learnt this year and applying phonic knowledge to longer words

Science

Observing seasons changing and plants and animals in the outside area. Planting seeds and observing how they grow. Space and Our Planet, including astronauts such as Mae Jemison and advancements in space travel. The lifecycle of chicks, watching class eggs hatch. Learning about different minibeasts through a minibeast hunt. How space, volcanoes, mountains, rainforests and the sea have changed over time, including climate change

History

The history of dinosaurs and the concept of extinction. Advancements in space travel, famous volcanic eruptions and notable mountaineers

Geography

Settings of traditional tales such as forests, woodlands, rivers and mountains. Animals from habitats around the world, such as jungle, safari and farm animals. Communities that live in rainforests and animals that live under the sea. Different types of homes such as flats, semi-detached houses, detached houses and bungalows. Communities that live in rainforests and on volcanic islands

Art

Independently selecting appropriate paints, materials and tools. Mixing colours and using tools such as paintbrushes, cutters or rolling pins. Using different tools such as paintbrushes, sticks and sponges to create artwork. Experimenting with materials, tools and techniques to draw, paint and build artwork inspired by space

Design and technology

Fine motor skills through writing and art tools, threading and tweezers

Music

Songs and actions for the winter performance. Learning and singing songs connected with actions. Learning songs and actions in weekly music lessons. Learning new songs and actions for the Nativity performance and a range of action songs and rhymes. Building knowledge of rhythm and tempo and learning songs to perform. Fortnightly music lessons

PE

Developing running, jumping and climbing skills outside. Developing gross motor skills through everyday routines. Developing hand strength and pencil grip through moulding playdough and playing with sand. Navigating space and developing throwing and catching skills. Developing cycling skills on balance bikes, including balancing and turns around cones. Joining in with a range of dance activities. Developing ball skills of aiming, dribbling, pushing, throwing and catching. Ball skills of pushing, throwing and catching in pairs. Consolidating throwing, catching, running, skipping and balancing and practising races and obstacle courses

RE

Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated

PSHE

Following new routines and understanding the behaviour system. Using the Zones of Regulation to identify feelings and find solutions. Cooperating in play by taking turns and following rules. Teamwork by tidying and organising the classroom as a group. Following the Ashmole Core Values and playing co-operatively with others. Learning how to take care of themselves and others and how to stay safe in different situations. Playing co-operatively with others and exploring social situations in Circle Times. Carrying out learning with more independence and following classroom routines. How the Ashmole Core Values support their learning and the learning of their peers

Other

Learning to follow instructions and listen and respond to peers and adults. Asking and answering appropriate questions during Show and Tell. Asking appropriate questions and taking turns in groups during Show and Tell. Learning about Lunar New Year. Speaking in full sentences and extending ideas with conjunctions such as because. Using the Ashmole Core Values to support learning and the learning of peers. Learning about winter festivals from around the world and their similarities and differences. How the police help us, linked to Little Red Riding Hood. Sharing items or work in Show and Tell to build confidence speaking and asking questions. Practising letter formation and fine motor activities