Animals and Their Young - Spring Term

Content Name

Animals and Their Young - Spring Term

Content Type

WOW Lesson

Description

A topic fuelled by love. Delving into the world of the farm helps children to understand that animals are living things which need to be fed, warm and cared for, just like us. This topic will enable children to interact with nature and encourage them to build compassion for new life.

Curriculum

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  EYFS

  Years:

  Reception

  Subjects:

  • Communication and Language
  • Expressive Arts and Design
  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development
  • Physical Development
  • Understanding the World

  Topics:

  • ELG: Listening, Attention and Understanding
  • ELG: Comprehension
  • ELG: Writing
  • ELG: Fine Motor Skills
  • ELG: Number
  • ELG: The Natural World
  • ELG: Self-Regulation
  • ELG: Creating with Materials
  • ELG: Gross Motor Skills

  Programmes of Study:

  • Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions, comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions
  • Demonstrate understanding of what has been read to them by retelling stories and narratives using their own words and recently introduced vocabulary
  • Write simple phrases and sentences that can be read by others
  • Automatically recall (without reference to rhymes, counting or other aids) number bonds up to 5 (including subtraction facts) and some number bonds to 10, including double facts
  • Explore the natural world around them, making observations and drawing pictures of animals and plants
  • Show an understanding of their own feelings and those of others, and begin to regulate their behaviour accordingly
  • Hold a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing – using the tripod grip in almost all cases
  • Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function
  • Negotiate space and obstacles safely, with consideration for themselves and others

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