1. Learning Journey Stories Reception Spring 2015 – 2 nd half Learning Journey Stories Reception Spring 2015 – 2 nd half Mathematics Recognise numbers of personal significance. Recite the number names in order to 20 (and beyond!) Begin to count reliably 10 and beyond everyday objects using 1:1 correspondence and a variety of strategies, eg moving objects, lining them up, grouping Introduce new mathematical terms. Take part in counting, subtraction/addition activities and problem solving activities. Continue to recognise numerals 0-10 and 11-20 (and beyond). Sorting and grouping a variety of objects. Begin to name a range of 2D and 3D shapes and use the language of shape. Measures short period of time in simple ways, eg using sand timer, clock, kitchen timers Use ordinal numbers in different contexts Count aloud in ones, twos, fives and tens Match, then compare the numbers objects in two sets Mathematics Recognise numbers of personal significance. Recite the number names in order to 20 (and beyond!) Begin to count reliably 10 and beyond everyday objects using 1:1 correspondence and a variety of strategies, eg moving objects, lining them up, grouping Introduce new mathematical terms. Take part in counting, subtraction/addition activities and problem solving activities. Continue to recognise numerals 0-10 and 11-20 (and beyond). Sorting and grouping a variety of objects. Begin to name a range of 2D and 3D shapes and use the language of shape. Measures short period of time in simple ways, eg using sand timer, clock, kitchen timers Use ordinal numbers in different contexts Count aloud in ones, twos, fives and tens Match, then compare the numbers objects in two sets Communication and Language, and Literacy Maintain attention, concentrate and sit quietly during appropriate activity Understanding Able to follow a story without pictures or props Speaking Build up vocabulary that reflects the breadth of experiences Reading Enjoy an increasing range of books Begin to read words and simple sentnces Writing Attempts to write short sentences in meaningful contexts Uses some clearly identifiable letters to communicate meaning, representing some sounds correctly and in sequence Letters and sounds Link sounds to letters, naming and sounding the letters of the alphabet Hears and says the initial sounds in words Be able to say and recognise initial letter of own name, extend to other letters in name and simple words. Begin to use phonic skills to segment and blend simple words. Introduce some high frequency and tricky words. Communication and Language, and Literacy Maintain attention, concentrate and sit quietly during appropriate activity Understanding Able to follow a story without pictures or props Speaking Build up vocabulary that reflects the breadth of experiences Reading Enjoy an increasing range of books Begin to read words and simple sentnces Writing Attempts to write short sentences in meaningful contexts Uses some clearly identifiable letters to communicate meaning, representing some sounds correctly and in sequence Letters and sounds Link sounds to letters, naming and sounding the letters of the alphabet Hears and says the initial sounds in words Be able to say and recognise initial letter of own name, extend to other letters in name and simple words. Begin to use phonic skills to segment and blend simple words. Introduce some high frequency and tricky words. Understanding the World Talks about why things happen and how they work Looks at closely at similarities, patterns and change Knows that information can be retrieved from computers Uses ICT hardware to interact with age-appropriate computer software Enjoys joining in with family customs and routines, Chinese New Year, Mother’s Day and Easter celebrations Understanding the World Talks about why things happen and how they work Looks at closely at similarities, patterns and change Knows that information can be retrieved from computers Uses ICT hardware to interact with age-appropriate computer software Enjoys joining in with family customs and routines, Chinese New Year, Mother’s Day and Easter celebrations Expressive Arts and Design Experiments to create different textures Uses simple tools and techniques competently and appropriately Selects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary Free painting using ready-mixed paints, block paints and brusho.. Explores and learns how sounds can be changed Use various construction materials Chooses particular colours to use for a purpose Uses available resources to create props to support role-play Expressive Arts and Design Experiments to create different textures Uses simple tools and techniques competently and appropriately Selects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary Free painting using ready-mixed paints, block paints and brusho.. Explores and learns how sounds can be changed Use various construction materials Chooses particular colours to use for a purpose Uses available resources to create props to support role-play Physical Development Jumps off an object and lands appropriately Travels with confidence and skill, around, under, over and through balancing and climbing equipment Practice dressing and undressing for physical activities Participating in PE lessons with SKiL teachers. Handles tools, objects, construction and malleable materials safely and with increasing control Uses a pencil and holds it effectively to form recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed. Physical Development Jumps off an object and lands appropriately Travels with confidence and skill, around, under, over and through balancing and climbing equipment Practice dressing and undressing for physical activities Participating in PE lessons with SKiL teachers. Handles tools, objects, construction and malleable materials safely and with increasing control Uses a pencil and holds it effectively to form recognisable letters, most of which are correctly formed. Personal, Social and Emotional Development Initiates conversations and listens to what others say Enjoys responsibility and carrying out small tasks Form good relationships with peers and familiar adults Encourage children to talk to other children when playing and communicate about home and community Share books about making friends and feelings. Support children in disputes and develop strategies and language to enable them to begin to resolve independently. Circle time activities. Personal, Social and Emotional Development Initiates conversations and listens to what others say Enjoys responsibility and carrying out small tasks Form good relationships with peers and familiar adults Encourage children to talk to other children when playing and communicate about home and community Share books about making friends and feelings. Support children in disputes and develop strategies and language to enable them to begin to resolve independently. Circle time activities.