The topics in the EYFS at John Hampden Primary School link to our PSHE themes, but also follow the interests of the children. Throughout each term the children take part in child and adult initiated activities linked to their interests. Therefore, the highlighted sections on the curriculum map are subject to change depending on the needs and interest of the cohort each term. The ‘normal’ text (not highlighted) refers to every day skills that will be practised and taught in addition to the themes for each term – these are taken from Development Matters and will assist us in enabling children to reach the expected level at the end of the Reception year. In addition to the map below, the children have access to continuous provision which is carefully planned by staff each week to include both inside and outside activities.

Term 1 2019-20

Super Me, Super You

PSHE Theme: Being Me in My World

Core Texts:

Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahiberg
Two Monsters by David Mckee
The Colour of Us by Karen Katz
Lazy Lion by Mwenye Hadithi
Diwali
Jesus’ Christmas Party by Nicholas Allan

PSHE Outcomes:

Who … Me?! To help others feel welcome
How Am I Feeling Today? To try to help make our school community a better place
Being at Nursery/School To think about everyone’s right to learn
Gentle Hands To care about other people’s feelings
Our Rights To work well with others
Our Responsibilities To choose to follow the Learning Charter (Class rules)

Topic overview: We will be thinking about ourselves and what makes us who we are. We will look at the human body and learn a bit more about how it works. We will talk about our emotions and what makes us happy and sad. We will talk about our families and get to know each other a little bit better during our first term in Reception.

Communication & Language:

We will practise sitting smartly on the carpet
Phase 1 Phonics
Show & Tell Sessions
Talk for Writing: Lazy Lion

Physical Development:

Name writing practise
Learn how to use the toilets/cloakrooms independently including hand washing routines

Personal, Social & Emotional Development:

Weekly Jigsaw sessions
Learn the names of the staff and friends in our class
Spend time with Grandparents at school on Grandparents Day
Confidently speak in the group during Jigsaw time
Begin to follow and understand the rules of the classroom

Literacy:

Phase 1 Phonics: Focussing on listening skills. We will work through the following aspects:
environmental sounds
instrumental sounds
body percussion
rhythm and rhyme
alliteration
voice sounds
oral blending and segmenting
Name writing practise
Listen to a range of fiction/non-fiction books linked to our topic

Maths – Number

To count forward and backward to 10 by rote
To find a Numicon shape/dice shape which is one more/one less than numbers to 10
Conservation of number – to know that if a group of objects has no more added or taken away then the quantity hasn’t changed
To use apparatus to create repeating patterns with two variables (early place value skills)
To order sets of objects to 5 alongside numerals and apparatus
To practise finger flashing up to 5
To count objects accurately using one to one correspondence
To share objects between children/toys

Maths – Space, Shape and Measure

To recognise and describe patterns, noticing them in the environment
To use a range of media to create repeating patterns
To learn the days of the week an begin to understand simple vocabulary linked to time (today, tomorrow, yesterday, etc)
To match and sort coins by colour/shape
To identify empty and full containers and use empty/full/nearly empty/nearly full to describe them
To identify heavy and light objects from a selection and use heavy/light to describe them
To identify long and short items from a selection and use long/short or tall/short to describe them
To manipulate the position of a toy using instructions such as in front/behind/on top/above/below/next to/beside/under/in between
To begin to talk about the shape of everyday objects
To show awareness of similarities of shapes in the environment

Understanding the World:

Talk about family and people who are important to us
Complete simple ICT app on iPads with Mrs Chaplin-Stephens

Expressive Arts & Design: Self-portrait drawing

Experiential Learning: Friday Stay & Play sessions

Term 2 2019-20

Super Me, Super You

PSHE Theme: Celebrating Difference

Core Texts:

Starting School by Janet and Allan Ahiberg
Two Monsters by David Mckee
The Colour of Us by Karen Katz
Lazy Lion by Mwenye Hadithi
Diwali
Jesus’ Christmas Party by Nicholas Allan

PSHE Outcomes:

What Am I Good At? To accept that everyone is different
I’m Special, I’m Me To include others when working and playing
Families To know how to help if someone is being bullied
Houses and Homes To try to solve problems
Making Friends To try to use kind words
Standing Up For Yourself To know how to give and receive compliments

Topic Overview: We will be thinking about how other people are different to us and how it would be boring if we were all the same. We will look at differences between each other in the class and talk about these. We will think about people around the world and how their lives might be different to ours. We will learn about different celebrations including Bonfire Night, Diwali and Christmas.

Communication & Language:

Show & Tell Sessions
Talk for Writing: Jesus’ Christmas Party

Physical Development:

Weekly handwriting sessions
Name writing practise
Learning to put wellies on correct feet
Learning to do coat zip/buttons independently

Personal, Social & Emotional Development: Weekly Jigsaw sessions

Literacy:

Phase 2 Phonics:
Set 1: s a t p
Set 2: i n m d
Set 3: g o c k
Set 4: ck e u r
Set 5: h b f ff l ll ss
Tricky word reading
CVC blending/segmenting
Name writing practise
Weekly handwriting sessions
Listen to a range of fiction/non-fiction books linked to our topic
Write a message in a Christmas card

Maths – Number

To count forward and backward to 10 by rote
To find a Numicon shape/dice shape which is one more/one less than numbers to 10
Conservation of number – to know that if a group of objects has no more added or taken away then the quantity hasn’t changed
To use apparatus to create repeating patterns with two variables (early place value skills)
To order sets of objects to 5 alongside numerals and apparatus
To practise finger flashing up to 5
To count objects accurately using one to one correspondence
To share objects between children/toys

Maths – Space, Shape and Measure

To recognise and describe patterns, noticing them in the environment
To use a range of media to create repeating patterns
To learn the days of the week an begin to understand simple vocabulary linked to time (today, tomorrow, yesterday, etc)
To match and sort coins by colour/shape
To identify empty and full containers and use empty/full/nearly empty/nearly full to describe them
To identify heavy and light objects from a selection and use heavy/light to describe them
To identify long and short items from a selection and use long/short or tall/short to describe them
To manipulate the position of a toy using instructions such as in front/behind/on top/above/below/next to/beside/under/in between
To begin to talk about the shape of everyday objects
To show awareness of similarities of shapes in the environment

Understanding the World:

Find out more about Firework night
Learn about Diwali
Discover the origins of the Christmas story and the birth of Jesus
Complete simple ICT app on iPads with Mrs Chaplin-Stephens

Expressive Arts & Design:

Rangoli patterns
Repeating pattern Christmas wrapping paper
Christmas card design
Learn some Indian dance moves and perform in small groups
Singing/dancing for Christmas show

Experiential Learning:

Friday Stay & Play sessions
Indian food tasting during Diwali
PTFA Fireworks
Fireworks party with Nursery
Christmas show to parents
Watching KS1 Nativity
Christmas Church service

Term 3 2019-20

Arts Week

PSHE Theme: Dreams and Goals

Core Texts:

Olivia Saves the Circus by Ian Falconer
The Singing Mermaid by Julia Donaldson
Dr. Seuss’s All Aboard the Circus McGurkus

PSHE Outcomes:

Challenge To stay motivated when doing something challenging
Never Giving Up To keep trying even when it is difficult
Setting a Goal To work well with a partner or in group
Obstacles and Support To have a positive attitude
Flight to the Future To help others achieve their goals
Award Ceremony To work hard to achieve own dreams and goals

Topic Overview: We will be learning about the circus linking it to the whole school theme for Arts Week. We will find out about the different skills of various circus acts and have a go at learning some of these. We will find out that learning new skills can be tricky and practise makes perfect! We will create lots of art work linked to the theme and will decorate the classroom with our creations.

Communication & Language: Talk for Writing: All Aboard the Circus McGurkus

Physical Development:

Weekly handwriting sessions
Use a variety of tools and media during Arts Week sessions in the hall

Personal, Social & Emotional Development:

Weekly Jigsaw sessions
Take part in Arts Week sessions in the Jackson Hall

Literacy:

Phase 2 Phonics recap and introduction to Phase 3 Phonics:
Set 6: j v w x
Set 7: y z zz qu
Consonant digraphs: ch sh th ng
Vowel digraphs: ai ee igh oa
Tricky word reading and writing
Caption reading and writing
Weekly handwriting sessions
Listen to a range of fiction/non-fiction books linked to our topic

Maths – Number

To count forwards and backwards to 10 breaking the count
To count on in 1s from any number to 20
To find a Numicon shape/dice shape that is one more/one less than teen numbers
To say which group of objects has more or less in it
To use apparatus to create repeating patterns with three variables (early place value skills)
To order sets of objects to 10 alongside numerals and apparatus
To practise finger flashing up to 10
To share objects between children/toys and check that it is an
equal share (fair)

Maths – Space, Shape and Measure

To recognise and describe patterns, noticing them in the environment
To sequence the events in a day using morning/afternoon/evening
To order numbers on a clock 1-12
To name coins 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p and match them to Numicon pieces
To order 2/3 items by how full they are
To order 2/3 items by weight
To begin to understand that big objects are not always heavy and small items are not always light
To order 2/3 items by length/height
To manipulate the position of a toy using instructions such as in front/behind/on top/above/below/next to/beside/under/in between
To make images, pictures and models with various shapes
To select a named 2D shape when asked

Understanding the World: Complete simple ICT app on iPads with Mrs Chaplin-Stephens

Expressive Arts & Design: Take part in Arts Week sessions in the Jackson Hall

Experiential Learning:

Friday Stay & Play sessions
Arts Week (theme tbc)

Term 4 2019-20

Tell Me a Story…

PSHE Theme: Healthy Me

Core Texts:

The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
The Very Hungry Catterpillar by Eric Carle
Peace at Last by Jill Murphy

PSHE Outcomesb

Everybody’s Body To make healthy choices
We Like to Move it Move it To eat a healthy, balanced diet
Food Glorious Food To be physically active
Sweet Dreams To try and keep themselves and others safe
Keeping Clean To know how to be a good friend and enjoy healthy friendships
Stranger Danger To know how to keep calm and deal with difficult situations

Topic Overview: We will be looking at a range of books written by famous authors. We will focus on books linked to our PSHE theme of ‘healthy me’ and discuss lots of things that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. We will end the topic with a healthy tea party.

Communication & Language: Talk for Writing: Peace at Last

Physical Development: Weekly handwriting sessions

Personal, Social & Emotional Development: Weekly Jigsaw sessions

Literacy:

Differentiated phonics groups aimed at developmental stage of children:
Phase 2 group
Phase 3 group
Phase 4 group
Tricky word reading and writing
Sentence reading and writing
Weekly handwriting sessions
Listen to a range of fiction/non-fiction books linked to our topic
Write a message in an Easter card

Maths – Number

To count forwards and backwards to 10 breaking the count
To count on in 1s from any number to 20
To find a Numicon shape/dice shape that is one more/one less than teen numbers
To say which group of objects has more or less in it
To use apparatus to create repeating patterns with three variables (early place value skills)
To order sets of objects to 10 alongside numerals and apparatus
To practise finger flashing up to 10
To share objects between children/toys and check that it is an equal share (fair)

Maths – Space, Shape and Measure

To recognise and describe patterns, noticing them in the environment
To sequence the events in a day using morning/afternoon/evening
To order numbers on a clock 1-12
To name coins 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p and match them to Numicon pieces
To order 2/3 items by how full they are
To order 2/3 items by weight
To begin to understand that big objects are not always heavy and small items are not always light
To order 2/3 items by length/height
To manipulate the position of a toy using instructions such as in front/behind/on top/above/below/next to/beside/under/in between
To make images, pictures and models with various shapes
To select a named 2D shape when asked

Understanding the World:

Complete simple ICT app on iPads with Mrs Chaplin-Stephens
Learn about Easter

Expressive Arts & Design: Easter card design

Experiential Learning:

Friday Stay & Play sessions
Healthy tea party
Bed time story session

Term 5 2019-20

Tell Me a Story…

PSHE Theme: Relationships

Core Texts:

The Family Book by Todd Parr
The Large Family Collection by Jill Murphy

PSHE Outcomes:

My Family and Me To know how to make friends
Make Friends, Make Friends, Never Never Break Friends To try and solve friendship problems when they occur
Make Friends, Make Friends, Never Never Break Friends To help others to feel part of a group
Falling Out and Bullying To show respect in how they treat others
Falling Out and Bullying To know how to help themselves and others when they feel hurt or upset
Being the Best Friend We Can Be To know and show what makes a good relationship

Topic Overview: We will be extending our author knowledge by looking at books written by well-known authors based on relationships and families. We will invite other year groups to come and share stories and build relationships with the older children at school. We will finish the term with a book themed dressing up day.

Communication & Language: Talk for Writing: Peace at Last

Physical Development:

Weekly handwriting sessions
Dance Festival practise
PE – Sports Day practise
Friday – Wake & Shake
Changing independently for PE

Personal, Social & Emotional Development:

Weekly Jigsaw sessions
Break times spent on KS1 playground

Literacy:

Differentiated phonics groups aimed at developmental stage of children:
Phase 2 group
Phase 3 group
Phase 4 group
Tricky word reading and writing
Sentence reading
Sentence writing with finger spaces and full stops
Weekly handwriting sessions
Listen to a range of fiction/non-fiction books linked to our topic
Write a letter to a family member

Maths – Number

To count forwards an backwards to 20 by rote and with breaks in the rhythm
To count on and back in 1s from any number up to 20
To say the number that is 1 more/less than a given number to 20
Place sets of objects and numerals in order of size up to 20
To use the words ‘more’, ‘less’ and ‘same as’ to compare numbers and sets of objects
To order sets of objects and relate to number line
To use apparatus to create repeating patters with three or more variables (early place value skills)
To order sets of objects to 20 alongside numerals ad apparatus
To subitise dots up to 6 in regular dice patterns
To use stories, pictures or objects to solve addition and subtraction problems up to 20
To practise counting on or back to find an answer to an addition/subtraction problem
To show doubling awareness using fingers or objects ad by using real life situations
To chop objects in half and use language to describe what has happened
To share objects between children/toys and check that it is an equal share (fair)

Maths – Space, Shape and Measure

To recognise and describe patterns, noticing them in the environment
To read and make times to o’clock
To measure short periods of time I simple ways
To name all coins
To estimate how full a container will be when half full and to demonstrate half filling a container
Estimate how heavy an item is and use balance scales and objects to check their estimate
To estimate how long/tall abject is and use objects to measure and check their estimate
To describe their relative position using appropriate vocabulary – in front/behind/on top/above/below/next to/beside/under/in between
To identify some common 2D and 3D shapes

Understanding the World: Complete simple ICT app on iPads with Mrs Chaplin-Stephens

Expressive Arts & Design: Dance Festival practise

Experiential Learning:

Join Wake & Shake
Dance Festival
Dress up day (book characters)
Walk to the post box to send a letter to someone in our family

Term 6 2019-20

Circle of Life

PSHE Theme: Changing Me

Core Texts:

From Catterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heiligman
The Frog Olympics by Brian Moses
Ready Steady Mo! by Kes Gray and Mo Farah

PSHE Outcomes:

My Body To understand that everyone is unique and special
Respecting My Body To express how they feel when change happens
Growing Up To understand and respect the changes that they see in themselves
Growth and Change/Fun and Fears To understand and respect the changes that they see in other people
Fun and Fears To know who to ask for help if they are worried about change
Celebration To look forward to change (Year 1)

Topic Overview: We will learn about different animals and their place in the world. We will think about life cycles and how these work. We will link these changes to the changes we are currently experiencing and talk about the changes we will go through as a human focussing mainly on the change of moving into Year 1 after the summer holiday. We will also learn a little bit about the Olympics in preparation for Tokyo 2020.

Communication & Language: Talk for Writing: TBC

Physical Development:

Weekly handwriting sessions
PE lessons
Friday – Wake & Shake
Changing independently for PE

Personal, Social & Emotional Development:

Weekly Jigsaw sessions
Transition meetings with Y1 staff
Visits to Y1 classroom
Break times and lunch times spent on KS1 playground

Literacy:

Differentiated phonics groups aimed at developmental stage of children:
Phase 2 group
Phase 3 group
Phase 4 group
Tricky word reading and writing
Sentence reading
Sentence writing with finger spaces, full stops and capital letters
Weekly handwriting sessions
Listen to a range of fiction/non-fiction books linked to our topic

Maths – Number

To count forwards an backwards to 20 by rote and with breaks in the rhythm
To count on and back in 1s from any number up to 20
To say the number that is 1 more/less than a given number to 20
Place sets of objects and numerals in order of size up to 20
To use the words ‘more’, ‘less’ and ‘same as’ to compare numbers and sets of objects
To order sets of objects and relate to number line
To use apparatus to create repeating patters with three or more variables (early place value skills)
To order sets of objects to 20 alongside numerals ad apparatus
To subitise dots up to 6 in regular dice patterns
To use stories, pictures or objects to solve addition and subtraction problems up to 20
To practise counting on or back to find an answer to an addition/subtraction problem
To show doubling awareness using fingers or objects ad by using real life situations
To chop objects in half and use language to describe what has happened
To share objects between children/toys and check that it is an equal share (fair)

Maths – Space, Shape and Measure

To recognise and describe patterns, noticing them in the environment
To read and make times to o’clock
To measure short periods of time I simple ways
To name all coins
To estimate how full a container will be when half full and to demonstrate half filling a container
Estimate how heavy an item is and use balance scales and objects to check their estimate
To estimate how long/tall abject is and use objects to measure and check their estimate
To describe their relative position using appropriate vocabulary – in front/behind/on top/above/below/next to/beside/under/in between
To identify some common 2D and 3D shapes

Understanding the World: Complete simple ICT app on iPads with Mrs Chaplin-Stephens

Expressive Arts & Design: Singing for Transition show

Experiential Learning:

Join Wake & Shake
Watching Y6 Production
Sports Week – including EYFS Sports Day & Picnic
Life Education Bus visits

Term 1 2019-20

Super Me, Super You

Term 2 2019-20

Super Me, Super You

Term 3 2019-20

Arts Week

Term 4 2019-20

Tell Me a Story…

Term 5 2019-20

Tell Me a Story…

Term 6 2019-20

Circle of Life

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