Our first topic supports our children with settling into the new rules and routines of school and encourages them to make new friends and feel confident in their class. It teaches children about being helpful, kind and thoughtful at home and at school. This project also teaches children how they are unique and special, the importance of friendship and how people in their family, school and local community are important and can help them.

Parents and carers will be asked to send in photos of the children’s families. We will use the pictures as prompts to tell us about different kinds of families.

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Our starry night topic explores the differences in the world at night compared to during the day. It teaches our children about the importance of a good night’s sleep, and helps them to discover what is happening in the world while they are sleeping, including finding out about nocturnal animals.

 

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Our Long Ago topic supports children to develop a love of stories and reading. It encourages children to learn, retell and act out familiar and traditional tales. We will discuss past, present and future experiences with our children and be open to exploring their ideas, skills and knowledge. We will learn about their family history and heritage and find out what life was like when their grandparents were children. We will also learn about what it was like to go to school in the past and how everyday objects, such as clothes, toys and vehicles have changed.

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Our Ready, Steady Grow topic provides opportunities for outdoor learning and teaches children how to care for the plants and animals in their local environment and how to stay safe in the sun. We will explore the life cycles of animals and creatures and even grow our own caterpillars! We will discuss what constitutes a healthy lifestyle, including eating fruit and vegetables, exercise and teeth brushing.

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Our Animal Safari topic teaches children about the global community to which they belong and explores how living things, communities and climates differ around the world. We will explore a variety of animals and creatures, their habitats and also consider animals that live in our homes. We will compare ways in which animals are similar and different.

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Our On the Beach topic will look at beaches and learn about animals that live in rock pools and on the seashore. Children will explore the beach and compare their experiences with beach holidays in the past. We will learn about the animals that live in the sea and find out about worldwide seas and oceans. We will explore the importance of looking after the environment to keep living things safe. We will learn about staying safe at the beach and find out about people who help us.

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