Spring Term Two 2017

Themes/Special/Days
Spring
St David's Day
World Book Day
St Patrick's Day
Mother's Day
Easter

Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Self Confidence and Self Awareness
We will be learning about sharing and turn taking and making new friends
We will be encouraging self help skills such as putting our own coats on

Communication and Language
Understanding
We will provide opportunities for children to talk about what they see, hear, think and feel
We will talk to children about what they have been doing and help them to reflect upon and explain events

Physical Development
Health and Self Care
We will support children's growing independence and talk about the importance of hand washing
We will encourage children to notice changes in their body after exercise

Literacy
Writing
We will encourage the children to make marks in different ways both inside and outside
We will support children in recognising and writing their own name

Mathematics
Shape, Space and Measure
We will use descriptive words such as big and little in everyday play situations and through books and stories
We will encourage children to talk about the shapes they see and use

Understanding the World
The World
We will look closely at similarities and differences
We will be learning about different parts of the body as well as looking at the difference between children and adults

Expressive Arts and Design
Being Imaginative
We will observe and encourage children's make-believe play to gain an understanding of their interests
We will carefully support children who are less confident

How can you help your child?
Talk to your child about what happens at Pre-school, ask them questions and encourage them to ask you questions

Remember: staff are always available for a chat or advice about your child