Reception Curriculum
Autumn: Term One
Topic
Houses & Homes
Communication and Language
Developing group & peer talk circle games Talking about likes dislikes, family & homes Story time
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Settling in Rules & routines Socialising & friendships – what makes a good friend & talk partner
Physical Development
Gross motor see P.E planning specialist teachers Fine motor enhancements name writing
Literacy
Read Write Inc. Assessments Speed sounds set 1 + word time 1:1 readers mark making
Mathematics
White Rose units: Getting to know you Just like me
Understanding the World
Comparing & contrasting families & homes Autumn watch Montessori birthday celebration of life – on chn birthdays Black History month
Expressive Arts and Design
Portraits Colour mixing Autumn painting Andy Goldsworthy
Autumn: Term Two
Topic
Winter Farm Trip – Smithhills
Communication and Language
Learning parts for the play Stage voices Celebrations Talk partners Gingerbread man
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Zones of regulation Making good choices Expressing feelings Respecting differences
Physical Development
Threading & stitching Cutting skills malleable play
Literacy
Speed sounds Set 1 + word time 1:1 readers Simple sentences Review / assess
Mathematics
It’s me 1, 2, 3! Light & Dark
Understanding the World
Diwali 24th Oct Seasons & weather Gunpowder plot Advent calendars Nativity
Expressive Arts and Design
Clay Diva Bonfire & fireworks Wassily Kandinsky Christmas crafts & cards
Spring: Term One
Topic
Magic *DanTastic Experience
Communication and Language
Talking about their work Creative communication e.g. mixing potions, spells etc. retelling stories Comprehension
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Growth mindset Feelings topic books Children’s mental health week
Physical Development
stencils & paint movement pencil control
Literacy
Review Set 1 / Ditties / HA might begin Set 2 + word time Simple sentences Hold a sentences Ditty books -RWI
Mathematics
Alive in 5! Growing 6, 7, 8
Understanding the World
Chinese New year Castles around the world + past & present The natural environment
Expressive Arts and Design
Potion mixing Witches & Wizards Magic Wands Castles, Knights & Dragons Role play fictional tales
Spring: Term Two
Topic
Safari Knowsley Safari Park trip with Y1
Communication and Language
Role playing safari narrating scenes Elmer Handa’s surprise
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Sharing Kindness
Physical Development
Tweezers Cutting balance tools
Literacy
Set 2 Speed sounds Sentences Guided reading
Mathematics
Building 9 & 10 Consolidation
Understanding the World
Different environments Globes & maps Safari animals
Expressive Arts and Design
Animal prints & patterns Sunset watercolours
Summer: Term One
Topic
Space Jodrell bank Y1?
Communication and Language
Asking questions New vocabulary Poems & mnemonics
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
What makes us special positive affirmations
Physical Development
Gardening tools Small tools accuracy when drawing
Literacy
Set 2 Speed sounds review or begin Set 3 Speed sounds Guided reading Assess
Mathematics
To 20 & beyond First, then, now
Understanding the World
Eid Earth Day The solar system Space travel Inventions
Expressive Arts and Design
Jet packs & rockets Marbling planets
Summer: Term Two
Topic
Recycling / the environment Arley Hall school garden competition – buddy with Y2?
Communication and Language
Sharing & discussing ideas Grouping & labelling
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Dress to express – Diversity week Transition to Year 1 Achievements Goals
Physical Development
Handwriting Sports day
Literacy
Review, teach, assess writing focus Guided reading
Mathematics
Find my pattern On the move
Understanding the World
The 3R’s – reduce, reuse recycle Plastic pollution Eco warriors Sustainable choices
Expressive Arts and Design
Reuse art project
