Zebra Class
Stream pathway
Stream pathway
Module 2
Welcome back to module 2! We are excited to explore a range of exciting topics across the curriculum. In English, we will be reading and writing Traditional Tales and Poems from other cultures, developing our understanding of storytelling and rhythm. In Science, we will be learning about Everyday Materials, investigating their properties and how they are used in our daily lives. Through our PSHE and History lessons, we will focus on Celebrating Differences and learn about The Gunpowder Plot, understanding key historical events and the importance of diversity and respect. In RE, we will explore Diwali and The Nativity, comparing different cultural and religious celebrations. In Art, we will develop our Drawing and Painting Skills, while in PE, we will practise Locomotion, improving our movement and coordination. In Design and Technology, we will investigate Food Packaging, looking at how products are designed and presented. Finally, in Computing, we will continue to build our digital skills by learning to use Touch Screens and Keyboards effectively.
I can spell out my name using magnetic letters.
I can make good eye contact, stay focused, and show anticipation and enjoyment during an Attention Autism bucket time activity.
I can explore cause and effect through firework mark making.
I can explore a poppy as a symbol of Remembrance Day.
I can engage in parachute games, showing excitement and anticipation.
I can make marks using paint to create a Pudsey Bear picture for Children in Need day.
I can make marks in paint using a writing tool.
I can engage in an activity and observe a change (e.g ice melting).
I can take part in a role play activity.
Module 1
We are excited to begin Module 1 with our new theme, “Who We Are.” This term, children will learn about healthy lifestyles, including balanced diets, and explore the important people in their lives at home and school. We will also be settling into new routines, making the most of our outdoor spaces, and enjoying weekly Forest School sessions to build confidence and curiosity. We look forward to an exciting term of learning.
I can explore more and less, and empty and full, through filling and pouring.
We enjoyed listening to 'Oliver's Vegetable Garden' and used our senses to explore the vegetables in the compost patch.
I can begin to recognise and match the letters in my name.
I can sit and listen to an adult read me a story in the library, looking at the pictures on each page.
I can make good eye contact, stay focused, and show anticipation and enjoyment during an Attention Autism bucket time activity.
I can share a book with an adult and answer simple ‘where’ questions by pointing to the pictures on the chatting sheet.
I can create a tower using my fine motor skills.
I can use my balance and coordination skills to move across stepping stones.
I can observe the effects of my actions.
I can build a tower by stacking blocks numbered 1 to 10 in the correct order.
I can share a story book in the library with a familar adult.
I can develop my fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination by stacking rings on the spiral stick.
I can spread the jam onto the bread when I follow the step by step instructions to make a sandwich of my choice.
I can explore basic 2D shapes and match each one to its corresponding shape.
I can look for and explore different minibeasts and discover where they live.
I can explore and observe cause and effect.
I can explore cause and effect through mark making with different objects.
I can independently sit and look through a book of my choice.
I can sort objects into big and small.
I can explore cause and effect through mark making with paint.
I can look at a simple picture book and turn the pages.
I can use a paintbrush to make marks with paint.
I can copy simple patterns and movements with chalk.
I can explore cause and effect through sensory mark making.