Numeracy -  September/October

Number

• Counting through rhymes, songs and poems. 
• Counting orally to 10
• Number recognition to 4
• Making sets to 4
• Number formation activities

Shape & Space

• Recognise 2D shapes - circle, square & triangle
• Explore and talk about shapes in our environment

Measures

• Use everyday language associated with length, weight & capacity
• Become familiar with the routines of the school day/week.

Handling Data

•      Sort a variety of materials for two criteria e.g. colour, shape. 

The children will also take part in Maths Week 2024. 

Literacy - September/October

Talking & Listening

• Listen to and follow classroom instructions
• Become familiar with class routines
• Circle Time e.g. sharing news, PATHS lessons. 

Reading & Comprehension

• Listen to and respond to shared stories
• Join in with familiar rhymes, stories and songs.
• Understand the term 'syllable' and hear and clap syllables in names, topic words etc.

Phonics

• Introduction to the Sounds Write phonic programme
• Understand that sounds are represented by symbols
• Recognise initial sounds s,a,t,i,m and find words that begin with these sounds.
• Develop an awareness of sound - symbol correspondence

Writing

• Begin to develop correct pencil grip
• Demonstrate increasing pencil control through tracing activities
• Practice using scissors with increased control
• Develop correct letter formation for sounds s,a,t,i,m
• Understand that writing is a form of communication
• Give lots of opportunities through play based learning to write and practice mark making

WAU: Our theme is ‘A Time to Rhyme’