CLASS NAMES
BIRCH & CHESTNUT
AUTUMN 1
All About Me
Pupils will learn reading and writing skills through a bespoke SEND curriculum. Which includes RWI, Sensory stories, Colourful Semantics and Communication programmes
Pupils will explore the materials that the three little pigs built their houses out of straw
Pupils will make a sensory book to sequence and retell the three little pigs story
Learning in maths is very practical and meaningful. We follow the White Rose Maths Scheme at the correct level for individuals
Pupils will learn about their home, exploring a range of photographs of their home sent in by parents
Pupils will explore different household appliances, learning what each does and how to use them
AUTUMN 1
Assessment
| Bronze (working towards) I can... | Silver (achieved) I can... | Gold (mastered) I can... | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Match body parts symbols/pictures | Label parts of the human body | Name and label parts of the human body |
| History | With support, recognise myself in pictures of the recent past With support, recognise some of my friends in pictures of recent past | Recognise myself in pictures of recent past Recognise my friends in pictures of recent past | Recognise family members in pictures of recent past |
| Food Technology | Take part in food tasting activities | Indicate a preference for foods | Sort likes and dislikes |
| Art & Design | With support, intentionally draw a face with various materials | Add detail to my face drawing | Mix colours to create a face painting |
AUTUMN 2
My Home
Pupils will learn reading and writing skills through a bespoke SEND curriculum. Which includes RWI, Sensory stories, Colourful Semantics and Communication programmes
Pupils will explore the materials that the three little pigs built their houses out of straw
Pupils will make a sensory book to sequence and retell the three little pigs story
Learning in maths is very practical and meaningful. We follow the White Rose Maths Scheme at the correct level for individuals
Pupils will learn about their home, exploring a range of photographs of their home sent in by parents
Pupils will explore different household appliances, learning what each does and how to use them
AUTUMN 2
Assessment
| Bronze (working towards) I can... | Silver (achieved) I can... | Gold (mastered) I can... | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Match body parts symbols/pictures | Experiment with various materials Choose the best material for each little pig | Sort materials that the 3 little pigs used – and indicate which is the strongest house |
| DT | Explore touchy feely books eg: 'That's not my scarecrow' With support, contribute to making a sensory book With support, recognise some of my friends in pictures of recent past | With support, use the tools to create my book Choose materials to add to my book | Create a sensory book, using some skills independently |
| Computing | With support, recognise different household appliances | Name and use a household appliance | Choose a household appliance from a limited selection to fulfil a familiar task |
| Geography | With support, identify my home and the rooms within it | Answer simple questions about my home Identify my home and the rooms within it | Indicate the purpose of rooms in my home |
SPRING 1
Penguins
Pupils will learn reading and writing skills through a bespoke SEND curriculum. Which includes RWI, Sensory stories, Colourful Semantics and Communication programmes
Pupils will:
- Learn about the different types of cold weather (eg snow, frost, ice)
- Learn about what to wear in the cold
- Explore ice
Pupils will
- Taste icy foods eg (ice cream, frozen lollies, smoothies)
- Develop cutlery skills (ie using a spoon)
Learning in maths is very practical and meaningful. We follow the White Rose Maths Scheme at the correct level for individuals
Pupils will learn about cold places in the world and which animals live there
Pupils will work with different materials, textures and colours to create a collage penguin
SPRING 1
Assessment
| Bronze (working towards) I can... | Silver (achieved) I can... | Gold (mastered) I can... | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Explore ice | Identify which season is linked to ice Choose appropriate clothes to wear when it's icy. | Label images of snow, frost, ice, icicles etc |
| Food Technology | Take part in food tasting activities | Indicate a preference for foods | Sort likes and dislikes |
| Geography | With support, demonstrate an understanding of cold | Identify a cold area Match an animal that lives in a cold area | Label simple features of a cold area, and choose several animals that would live there |
| Art & Design | Explore different textures Explore various materials | Demonstrate a preference for materials Create a collage using different materials | Identify and name some colours Independently select the appropriate coloured material to create my collage |
SPRING 2
Teddy Bears
Pupils will learn reading and writing skills through a bespoke SEND curriculum. Which includes RWI, Sensory stories, Colourful Semantics and Communication programmes
Pupils will explore a range of materials linked to Goldilocks and the 3 Bears (eg hot and cold porridge, different chairs, and comfy furniture)
Pupils will explore lego, building things they can see in the story
Learning in maths is very practical and meaningful. We follow the White Rose Maths Scheme at the correct level for individuals
Pupils will learn how to operate a device to take photographs of a teddy bear in different locations around school
Pupils will learn and interact with the ‘My Teddy Bear’ song, following the actions on screen
SPRING 2
Assessment
| Bronze (working towards) I can... | Silver (achieved) I can... | Gold (mastered) I can... | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Explore objects and materials provided | Label the objects used in the goldilocks story | State what each object is made from |
| DT | With support, contribute to making a lego house / chair | Follow instructions to build a lego house / chair | Create a lego house / chair, using some skills independently |
| Computing | Explore technology | Operate a digital device with some support | Operate 1-2 devices to take photographs of the teddy bear independently |
| Music | Follow and join in with familiar songs Copy some simple actions | Follow simple instructions Respond expressively to music | Copy simple rhythms Carefully listen to music and join in when prompted |
SUMMER 1
Sunflowers
Pupils will learn reading and writing skills through a bespoke SEND curriculum. Which includes RWI, Sensory stories, Colourful Semantics and Communication programmes
Pupils will grow sunflowers, explore the different parts of a sunflower, and find out how to care for the sunflower
Pupils will taste different yellow foods each week (eg banana, sweetcorn, melon, lemon, pineapple, peppers, yellow tomatoes)
Learning in maths is very practical and meaningful. We follow the White Rose Maths Scheme at the correct level for individuals
Pupils will sing and move to the 5 little flowers song. They’ll also use sunflower seeds to make rain sticks / shakers to use throughout the song
Pupils will develop printing skills to create their own sunflower pictures
SUMMER 1
Assessment
| Bronze (working towards) I can... | Silver (achieved) I can... | Gold (mastered) I can... | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Take part in activities exploring sunflowers Contribute to growing sunflowers | Assemble parts of a sunflower Plant a seed and care for the sunflower | Label a sunflower and its parts |
| Food Technology | Take part in food tasting activities | Indicate a preference for foods | Sort likes and dislikes |
| Art and design | With support, print an image | Choose the shape I am going to print Apply familiar techniques to a task | Create a picture using print Show confidence in using print |
| Music | Follow and join in with familiar songs With support, make and use a simple instrument Copy some simple actions | Play an instrument when prompted Follow simple instructions to play an instrument loudly; quickly; slowly; quietly | Play an instrument with others Copy simple rhythms |
SUMMER 2
Rainbow Fish
Pupils will learn reading and writing skills through a bespoke SEND curriculum. Which includes RWI, Sensory stories, Colourful Semantics and Communication programmes
Pupils will learn about sea animals and their body parts
Pupils will make puppets using lolly sticks to use with the Rainbow Fish story
Learning in maths is very practical and meaningful. We follow the White Rose Maths Scheme at the correct level for individuals
Pupils will explore a sensory area in the classroom, using talking tins (with sounds of the beach and sea) and iPad songs
Pupils will learn the key features and basic vocab linked to a beach
SUMMER 2
Assessment
| Bronze (working towards) I can... | Silver (achieved) I can... | Gold (mastered) I can... | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Take part in activities looking at sea creatures Contribute to growing sunflowers | Identify a variety of sea creatures | Label the parts of a fish and other sea creatures |
| DT | With support, contribute to making a puppet | With support, use the tools to create my puppet Choose materials for the scales of my fish | Create a puppet, using some skills independently |
| Computing | Explore technology With support, control a talking tin and iPad to stop/start a sound | Operate a talking tin and iPad independently to play sounds | Record a sound using a talking tin or iPad |
| Geography | With support, identify various natural objects Handle natural objects with care Demonstrate an awareness of items on a beach | Identify various natural objects With support, answer simple questions about beaches Use pictures/symbols to label beach features | Use simple language / vocab to describe a beach Answer simple questions about a beach |