Orchard 2025/26
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Transdisciplinary Theme - Who We Are
Central Idea
Our Identity and well-being are shaped by how we grow, who we connect with and how we care for ourselves.
Lines of Inquiry
The roles important people play in helping us grow and stay healthy
How our bodies work and what we need to stay physically and emotionally healthy
How we express who we are through art, culture and traditions.
Key concepts
Function, Responsibility, Connection
Learner Attributes
Caring, Communicator, Inquirer
Welcome to Module 2
This term, we will be exploring British history from the 1950s and 1960s, discovering what life was like during those exciting decades. Our learning will also include investigating sound, developing our functional cooking skills, and practising sketching while studying the work of British artist Stephen Wiltshire. As we move through the term, we will celebrate seasonal themes by learning about Hanukkah, the Nativity, and all things Christmas.
Learning objective: To use different tools to print and make marks.
Learning objective: To begin to communicate how I am feeling.
Learning objective: To match different 2D shapes.
Learning objective: To count up to 10 using number songs.
Learning objective: To use number songs to support counting up to 5.
Learning objective: To use different tools to print.
Learning objective: To choose resources and activities to engage with.
Learning objective: To show preference to Forest School activities.
Learning objective: To use paint to make nature prints.
Learning objective: To use tools to cut.
Learning objective: to push fruit onto a skewer carefully.
Learning objective: to push fruit onto a skewer carefully.
Learning objective: To take turns with my peers.
Learning objective: To use a variety of tools to design a shaker.
Learning objective: To contribute ideas and preferences with guidance.
Learning objective: To fold a wrap.
Learning objective: To sit with an adult to look at a picture book for 2-3 minutes.
Learning objective: To fold a wrap.
Learning objective: To choose resources and activities to engage with.
Learning objective: To show preference to Forest School activities.
Learning objective: To anticipate the effects of my actions.
Learning objective: To willingly engage in water-play activities such as hand splashes and kicking.
Learning Objective: To enter the pool safely and participate in gentle splashing activities with support.
Learning objective: To sit with an adult to look at a picture book for 2-3 minutes.
Learning objective: To sit with an adult to look at a picture book for 2-3 minutes.
Learning objective: To begin to use tripod grip with minimal adult support when overwriting shapes and lines.
Learning objective: To use play doh to grip and squeeze, developing fine motor skills.
Learning objective: To mix and spread.
Learning objective: To mix and spread.
Learning objective: To look at a story book with an adult.
Learning objective: To begin to understand the concept of numbers 1-5, recognising that the number 5 represents objects.
Learning objective: To complete a simple classroom job with minimal verbal prompts from an adult.
Learning objective: To engage in number songs with my peers.
Transdisciplinary Theme - Who we are
Transdisciplinary Theme - Who we are
Central Idea
Our Identity and well-being are shaped by how we grow, who we connect with and how we care for ourselves.
Lines of Inquiry
The roles important people play in helping us grow and stay healthy
How our bodies work and what we need to stay physically and emotionally healthy
How we express who we are through art, culture and traditions.
Key concepts
Function, Responsibility, Connection
Learner Attributes
Caring, Communicator, Inquirer
Welcome to Module 1
This module we will spend time settling into our new routines and timetables, getting to know one another, and making the most of our new outdoor spaces. Our IB sessions will focus on exploring the world around us in simple, engaging ways. We will be learning about the different jobs people do, what animals eat, and what healthy eating looks like for humans. We will also be inspired by the artist Keith Haring and explore the celebrations of Sukkot and Harvest. We will continue to enjoy Forest School each week and will have a weekly swimming session.
Learning objective: To demonstrate a like/dislike to certain foods and textures through facial expression and/or symbols.
Learning objective: Demonstrates use of a preferred hand.
Learning objective: Counts a small number of objects.
Learning objective: Matches familiar shapes with different orientations.
Learning objective: Counts a small number of objects.
Learning objective: Matches familiar shapes with different orientations. e.g. fits shapes into a shape sorter box with increasing success.
Learning objective: Matches familiar shapes with different orientations.
Learning objective: Engages in role play activities.
Learning objective: Engages in role play activities.
Learning objective: Engages in role play activities.
Learning objective: To sit with an adult to look at a picture book for 2-3 minutes.
Learning objective: To sit with an adult to look at a picture book for 2-3 minutes.
Learning objective: To sit with an adult to look at a picture book for 2-3 minutes.
Learning objective: To grasp and use materials placed in their hands.
Learning objective: To independently select tools, equipment, materials and components suitable for the task.
Learning objective: To follow 2-step instructions.
Learning objective: To cut and scoop fruit into a container to make a smoothie.
Learning objective: To cut and scoop fruit into a container to make a smoothie.
Learning objective: To cut and scoop fruit into a container to make a smoothie.
Learning objective: To explore materials in different ways.
Learning objective: To explore materials in different ways.
Learning objective: To roleplay as a firefighter.
Learning objective: To take turns in an activity with a peer.
Learning objective: To follow two step instructions.
Learning objective: To match pictures or symbols.
Learning objective: To look at a storybook of their choice on their own.
Learning objective: To sit with an adult to look at a picture book for 2-3 minutes.
Learning objective: To perform singular gross motor actions with increasing consistency.
Learning objective: To tap, clap, bang or sing along to the beat.
Learning objective: To communicate what I can see using visuals.
Learning objective: to cut fruit into smaller pieces to make a fruit kebab.
Learning objective: To match shapes.
Learning objective: to cut fruit into smaller pieces to make a fruit kebab.
Learning objective: To explore the role of farmers past and present.
To demonstrate a like/dislike to certain foods and textures through facial expression and/or symbols.
Learning objective: To use a knife to cut and spread.
Learning objective: To use a knife to cut and spread.
Learning objective: To engage in an activity alongside their peers.
Learning objective: To sit with an adult to look at a picture book for 2-3 minutes.
Learning objective: To look at a storybook with written text on their own.
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