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Autumn 1 - Ourselves
Factor: A 'sense'ational fun day.
Fantastic Finish: Zoolab.
Books:
- Harry and the Dinosaurs go to School
- So Much!
- Mr Wiggle and Mr Waggle
- Funny Bones
- Ben's Baby
We will be finding out about ourselves and our families and get to know each other. We will discuss our senses and how we use them.
Autumn 2 - Traditional Stories
WOW! Factor: Dress up as a favourite character from a book.
Fantastic Finish: Visit to St Hugh's church and Christmas Performance.
Books:
- Goldilocks and the 3 Bears
- Cinderalla
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- The Gingerbread Man
- Hansel & Gretel
- Snow White
In this unit we will look at different versions of traditional tales and we learn some sign language to help us tell the stories aloud. The children also follow instructions to make a Gingerbread Man and a jam sandwich.
Spring 1 - Seasons
WOW! Factor: A seasons themed 'dress for mess' day.
Fantastic Finish: Pyjama and film day with hot chocolate
Books:
- We're Going on a Bear Hunt
- Penguin Small
- Elmer
- One Snowy Night
- Paint a Sun in the Sky
- Over in the Meadow
In this unit, we start by thinking about the season of Winter. We then start to talk about the signs of Spring and learn about all the seasons through stories, songs and first hand experiences.
Spring 2 - Growing
WOW! Factor: Visit Standalone Farm
Fantastic Finish: Visit to Lewsey Library and Mother's Day Tea Party.
Books:
- The Enormous Turnip
- Oliver's Fruit Salad
- The Little Red Hen
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Oliver's Vegetables
- The Trouble with Tadpoles
The children learn about seeds and plant growth through practical experiences and lovely stories. They learn about the need for a balanced diet.
Summer 1 - Wild About Animals
WOW! Factor: Local walk - Houghton Hall
Fantastic Finish: Animal mask making
Books:
- The Gruffalo
- Rumble in the Jungle
- Walking Through The Jungle
- The Tiger who came to Tea
- Giraffes Can’t Dance
- The Animal Boogie.
In this unit, we learn about the different animals and their habitats.
Summer 2 - Fantasyland
WOW! Factor: Rocket Making
Fantastic Finish: Fantasy Ball
Books:
- Wanda's Space Party
- Marmaduke the Very Different Dragon
- George's Dragon at the Fire Station
- Whatever Next!
- You can't Eat a Princess!
- Sleeping Beauty
In this unit we explore lots of different themes such as space, prince and princesses, dragons and aliens and we learn about different story settings. As always we try to make links to the children's current interests.