In reading, the children will revisit all the phase 2 and phase 3 phonemes and tricky words. They will use the knowledge of drawing a story map to retell well-know fairy tale like 'The Gingerbread Man' and 'Goldilocks and The Three Bears'. In addition, they will use a range of story starters like' Once upon a time' or 'A long time ago' to support retelling stories.

In writing, the children will implement their phonetic knowledge to write notes, shopping lists, letters and dairies. They will use their phase 3 and phase 4 knowledge of the tricky words to write extended sentences.

The children will recall good listener rules. They will take turns to engage in conversations with their peers and adults. They will use speaking frames to answer in full sentences, like 'I know...', 'I wonder...', 'I think...' and 'I like...because'.

Phonics

In phonics, the children will learn phase 3 sounds. Phase 3 sounds are made up of a combination of individual graphemes (sounds), digraphs, and trigraphs. In phase 3 phonics the sounds predominantly consist of digraphs.  A digraph is the combination of 2 letters, which makes one sound. For example ‘ar’ or ‘ur’.  A trigraph consists of 3 letters, which make one sound such as ‘igh’ or ‘air’.  The children will continue to link sounds to letters, naming and sounding out the letters of the alphabet.  

Click below to practice the correct pronunciation of digraphs.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvOuc7cWXxc 

Here  are  some more useful links to practice phonics.

www.phonicsplay.co.uk/resources/phase/3 

www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=phonics%20phase%203 

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z2hckty 

The children will continue to share and take turns. They will use 'Make a Rainbow' display to complete daily tasks and challenges. They will speak about healthy food choices and oral hygiene.

Click on the link below for a circle time ideas:

www.famly.co/blog/10-early-years-circle-time-games 

This term, children will explore 2D and 3D shapes and their properties. They will  identify, describe, and compare a range of shapes. They will have opportunities to sort 2D and 3D shapes and use the correct mathematical language to reason their choice. In addition, the children will make links between shapes in the environment and around them. They will design and make arrangements using 2D and 3D shapes within the indoor and outdoor provision.

Click on the link below to learn more about shapes:

www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=2D%20and%203D%20shapes 

In art, the children will explore materials that can be reused. They will create a 3D models using recycled materials. They will investigate the Washed Ashore Project to use plastic bottle tops to create a collage. 

www.washedashore.org/ 

Outdoor Learning

During our continuous provision, children will explore the outdoor area as well as our local surroundings. They will plant seeds, bulbs, and herbs to observe how plants grow. The children will mark-make and write using chalks, and painting brushes dipped in water. They will  create pictures and collages using 2D and 3D shapes. In addition, they will go on shape, letter, and number hunts. We will provide a range of different activities to promote the development of their gross motor skills, balance, and coordination.  

thetutoress.com/blog/2021/9/3/outdoor-learning-essentials-ideas-and-tips-for-all-seasons 

This term, the children will be learning gymnastic. They will be experimenting with moving around, under, through, and over small and large equipment. Finally, they will be creating their own gymnastic sequence. Tiptoes, waddling, walking, running, large steps, skipping, sideways, backwards, crawling, sliding, hopping, rolling, shuffling, slithering, jumping.