Our topic this term is ‘Life Cycles’. We have already started thinking about Spring and new life and will be taking this further by setting up our own potting shed so, hopefully, the outdoor area will not only be bursting with learning opportunities but also with flowers! We will then be moving on to think about animals, starting with pets but then exploring life on the farm, the jungle and the ocean!

The focus in literacy is stories and rhymes to not only develop reading and writing skills but also to encourage children’s love of books by sharing some of our favourites. We will also be using information books to help us to find out more about plants and animals, giving real purpose to our reading.

In number work we will continue to explore patterns in numbers and build confidence in recognising and sequencing bigger numbers. Calculations will be linked to problem solving tasks to develop confidence in using and applying mathematics and also develop mathematical vocabulary. Through children’s play there will be lots of practical activities involving money: counting, making totals and giving change and also timed challenges to develop children’s concept of time.

Opportunities for investigative play and child initiated learning will continue to be a central part of daily activities.

Thank you so much for all your help and support so far this year.

Jill Evans