Riverside Primary School

Reception

Maths

Counting leaves or petals on plants. Creating shapes from materials with different textures. Keeping score

English

Using descriptive language related to texture

Writing

Creating a storybook with textured material illustrations

Science

Understanding the key features of the life cycle of a plant. Planting seeds and caring for growing plants. Using senses to explore natural materials. Understanding the key features of the life cycle of a plant. Understanding the effect of seasonal changes on the world around them. Understanding processes and changes in the natural world, including the seasons

Computing

Using different technology, including digimaps

Art

Creating a self-portrait. Using lines to represent and enclose a space. Selecting and using tools safely. Selecting materials and resources when creating. Talking about features of their own work. Sharing creations with peers. Exploring what happens when colours are mixed. Exploring a variety of materials and techniques. Using tools and techniques safely to experiment with colour, texture and form. Representing experiences through a range of media. Talking about features of their own work and others' work. Exploring different textures using a variety of materials. Creating collage pieces and developing creativity and personal expression

Design and technology

Selecting and using tools safely. Exploring techniques needed to join materials. Explaining simple processes used to create their work. Building small worlds using blocks, Lego, tracks and roads. Safely exploring techniques of joining, cutting and sticking. Selecting resources to create props for role play

PE

Striking a ball using a bat. Aiming for targets of varying size and height. Throwing a ball accurately. Bouncing and catching a ball. Developing throwing and catching skills. Travelling while holding equipment. Responding to instructions and changing pace with direction and control. Stretching in different ways. Balancing on the floor accurately. Jumping in different ways

RE

Noticing that some people belong to a religion and this can be special. Learning about celebrations that are important to other people

PSHE

Being confident to try new activities. Working and playing cooperatively and taking turns with others. Practising working in a team or with a partner

Other

Knowing some things that make people unique. Talking about similarities and differences in family and friends. Discussing how special events are celebrated in families. Noticing differences between their family and other families. Recognising special times and events for family and friends. Talking about the lives of people around them and their roles in society. Talking about the different jobs people do. Talking about different types of transport and journeys they have been on. Building fine motor skills through threading. Exploring the use of different fabrics. Talking about different textiles and clothing suitable for different weather. Developing throwing skills. Developing catching skills