Mathematics

We will continue to use numbers and

counting in all areas of our nursery and
activities. We will match numbers to
numerals. We will begin to solve simple
practical problems and ask what next, what
if, how can you etc. We will explore 2D and
3D shapes when we build and balance.

Literacy

Texts this term include the Bear Hunt and

The 3 pigs, The Blue Balloon, Kippers kite
Touch and feel books, and non-fiction books
on materials.
We will talk about the main characters and
events in our stories. We will continue to
learn a letter and sound each week.
Professor Crankpot will be sending us letters
and labels for us to read and we will need to
write back to him.
Near Christmas we may write letters to
Santa.

Communication and Language

We
will centre
use our
to
In our
Garden
we willtopic
use on
and Materials
knowing that information
writing
as
a
means
of
recording
can
be
retrieved
from
support our listening, understanding books
and and
and communicating and attempt
computers.
speaking
writing
for differentskills.
purposes,
We will share stories including
including
recounts Crankpot
of what we
Titchs
Professor
is Jaspers
a veryBeanstalk,
forgetful
have done, descriptions and
Garden, The Tiny Seed and The
scientist and we will be
helping him this
instructions.
Very Hungry Caterpillar.
by learning
new words
to describe
Weterm
will continue
to develop our
We will develop
the language
reading
skills
and
learn
about
we
use
for
communication
different materials andsustaining
textures.
We will by
sounds and letters which will
attentive listening,
Crankpot
helpneed
us use to
ourask
phonicProfessorresponding
to what we have
knowledge
to
write
simple
heard
relevant
comments,
questions and remind him with
of the
work
we
regular words and make
questions or actions.
are
doing
to
help
him.
phonetically plausible attempts
We will enjoy listening to and
at more
words.
using spoken
and written
Wecomplex
will develop
our listening
skills
by
As gardeners we will find out
language, and readily turn to it
listening
to
and
responding
to
musical
about plants, showing an
id explorethe meanings and
sounds
of new words.
understanding
instruments.
of how (letters and
sounds)
information can be found in nonWe will talk about Christmas and how we
fiction texts to answer questions
celebrate
in and
different
ways.
about
where, who,itwhy
how

Creative Development

This term our role play house will continue

to support or play in using our imagination
in an area that is familiar to us. It may
become Santas Grotto near Christmas!
We will also be able to work in our science
laboratory which will even have a little
office
In our topic we will use materials including
autumn objects to create collages,
pictures, and models independently and
with support. This will depend on how we
can help Professor Crankpot.
We will be moving in time to music e.g.
using scarves to be autumn leaves. This
term we will present a little nativity play for
parents.

Knowledge and Understanding of the World

This term we will find out and talk about

materials. We will learn new words to
describe texture and use materials in
different ways to help Professor Crankpot.
We will use all our senses to explore
textures and materials.
Each week he will have a different problem
for us to solve. Look at our what are we
learning board each week to find out about
our challenge of the week.
We will use ICT such as digital camera,
White board, e mails to correspond and
talk to Professor Crankpot.
Physical Development

In P.E. we will move to music in different

ways. We will retell stories e.g. Going on a
bear hunt and move in different ways
through swishy swashy grass, sticky mud
and the splishy splashy river.
We will use tools such as scissors and
cable ties when we explore materials.
We will continue to try new foods when we
cook and continue to be independent in
our self help skills such as putting on
coats, shoes and socks.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Acorn class will continue to develop our

routines during our day. We will talk about
our classroom rules such as looking after
our toys and others and moving carefully
around our nursery.
We will join others in our play, talk about
and explore different feelings and begin to
be aware of other childrens feelings. We
will be finding out about Christmas and
how we celebrate it.