Long Ago!
What we will be learning about?
In the Long Ago project your child will learn about their family history and heritage and find out what life was like when their grandparents were children. They will learn about what it was like to go to school in the past and how everyday objects, such as clothes, toys and vehicles have changed.
Supporting your child at home
- Look at photographs of the children as babies and discuss how they have grown and changed.
- Look at family photographs so the children can see family members when they were children.
- Talk about what your life was like when you were a child.
- Share and discuss the Did you know? resource.
In addition to this project we will be introducing your child to the wonderful world of stories and nursery rhymes. They will listen to and learn a range of traditional tales and nursery rhymes and work creatively to solve problems for the characters they meet.
Stories and Rhymes!
Supporting your child at home
- Share a wide range of stories and retell favourite stories using repeated phrases.
- Sing nursery rhymes and songs.
- Talk about favourite stories and story characters.
- Share and discuss the Did you know? resource.
Curriculum Map
Ready, Steady, Grow!
In the Ready Steady Grow project your child will take part in practical activities to explore where food comes from. They will learn what seeds and plants need to grow and grow a variety of plants. They will explore what constitutes a healthy lifestyle, including eating fruit and vegetables, exercise and teeth brushing. They will find out about life on a farm and about baby animals.
Supporting your child at home
- Visit your local library and find books about farms to share.
- Make a shopping list together and go to the shops to buy the food.
- Grow some quick growing plants or make a cress head.
- Talk about healthy foods.
- Share and discuss the Did you know? resource.
In addition to this project we will be looking at the signs of Spring! Your children will learn children about the changes that happen during the spring, including weather and the festivals that are celebrated at this time of year.
Signs of Spring!
Supporting your child at home
- Go on a spring walk and take photographs of the signs of spring.
- Make a weather diary to observe how the weather changes.
- Visit a pond and look for signs of new life, such as ducklings and frogspawn. Visit again over time to observe changes.
- Share and discuss the Did you know? resource.