Year R – Curriculum T1

Potter Class Term 1 Resources (Year R) Topic Did you Know – Lets Explore Literacy & Phonics Ten top tips for reading stories to your child Year R Sequential Reading Curriculum Year R Sequential Writing Curriculum EYFS and KS1 Phonics Skills Progression 2023/24 Cursive Script Guide Red Words Guide Personal  Social and Emotional Development PSHE

Creating with Materials The children will learn how to create collaboratively, sharing ideas, resources and skills. Throughout the term they will develop storylines in their pretend play. Example of this in action: We will Share the story ‘My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes’ by Eve Sutton. We will Explore rhyming words in the story. As

Past and Present Comment on images of familiar situations in the past. Understand the difference between past and present and is building up knowledge of key historical events through topics, stories and community events, e.g. Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day. Example of this in action: The children will have to chance to explore transport through the

In EYFS, we follow the NCETM’s Mastering Number Programme. In Term 1, pupils will build on previous experiences of number from their home and nursery environments, and further develop their subitising and counting skills. They will explore the composition of numbers within 5. They will begin to compare sets of objects and use the language

Comprehension To use pictures to tell stories To sequence familiar stories To independently look at book, holding them the correct way and turning pages To engage in story times, joining in with repeated phrases and actions To begin to answer questions about the stories read to them To enjoy and increasing range of books including

Gross Motor Skills At Sandhurst Primary school we use the GetSet4PE programme for all PE lessons. In EYFS the GetSet4PE supports pupils to develop their Gross Motor Skills. In Term 1 and 2, the children will learn to move safely in a space and stop safely. Throughout the unit they will develop control when using

Listening, Attention and Understanding Sit on the carpet. Be familiar with class rules and begin to follow them. Follow simple instructions. Begin to answer how and why questions. Listen to others retell a simple story. Begin to follow 2-part instructions. Example of this in action: In class, we will share the story ‘In Every House, on

Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) Self-Regulation The children will, identify and moderate their own feelings socially and emotionally. Think about the perspectives of others. Managing Self The children will learn how to effectively manage their own needs. In addition, they will be independent in meeting their own care needs. Building Relationships The pupils will

In the Let’s Explore project, your child will explore their class environment and school grounds so that they feel settled and happy in their new surroundings. They will learn about the local environment and find out about places they have visited on holiday. They will look at and create maps for journeys. Supporting your child