Weekly planning
Embracing the Festive Spirit!
This week and the beginning of next week, our theme is “Christmas Crafts.” Throughout this special time, children will immerse themselves in the joy and creativity of the festive season. They will explore the magic of Christmas through storytelling, hands-on craft activities, and festive songs. Creative projects will include making personalised snowmen globes, decorating holly wreaths, and crafting unique Christmas cards, all of which will help them develop their fine motor skills and artistic expression. As Christmas is a time for togetherness, some days the groups will unite, swapping activities to share experiences and foster a greater sense of community. This festive focus will continue into next week, culminating in our eagerly anticipated Christmas party on Wednesday, 4th December.
This term has been an incredible journey for all of us. The children have learnt, played, laughed, and experimented with enthusiasm and curiosity, growing in so many wonderful ways. As we look forward to the Christmas celebration, we are filled with gratitude for the joy they bring to our days. We cannot wait to celebrate the season with all our amazing families and create unforgettable memories together on Wednesday.
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Week: 25- 29 November 2024
Space group morning
Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED)
Monday: Group discussion about Christmas traditions fosters social interaction and self-expression.
Tuesday: Creating snowman globes encourages teamwork and confidence in sharing ideas.
Wednesday: Making confetti decorations promotes pride in personal choices and collaboration.
Thursday: Counting and making paper chain snowmen reinforces persistence and group encouragement.
Friday: Singing Christmas songs with instruments supports a sense of community and shared celebration.
Communication and Language (CL)
Monday: Discussions on Christmas as a cultural celebration enhance listening and expressive skills.
Tuesday: Inventing snowman stories fosters imaginative language use and communication.
Wednesday: Describing confetti choices and wishes supports vocabulary development.
Thursday: Talking about paper chain snowmen helps practise numerical and descriptive language.
Friday: Singing songs and discussing lyrics enhances phonological awareness and articulation.
Physical Development (PD)
Monday: Singing with actions strengthens gross motor coordination.
Tuesday: Creating snowman globes develops fine motor skills through precise finger movements.
Wednesday: Using a paper punch to make confetti enhances hand-eye coordination.
Thursday: Linking paper rings for snowmen improves fine motor dexterity.
Friday: Playing instruments supports both gross and fine motor development.
Literacy (LIT)
Monday: Reading Mr. Men: Christmas Party introduces new vocabulary and story comprehension.
Tuesday: Writing and dictating snowman stories supports literacy skills and narrative understanding.
Wednesday: Selecting and decorating confetti with words connects language with visual creativity.
Thursday: Counting and labelling paper chain snowmen reinforces literacy through context.
Friday: Singing Christmas songs supports phonics and rhythm in language learning.
Daily: Phonics songs for Jolly Phonics A, S, T, P, I and N will focus on sound recognition. Literacy is further supported through role play activities such as the Train-Rocket.
Mathematics (MT)
Monday: Identifying patterns and sequences in the phonics song introduces numerical thinking.
Tuesday: Deciding the number of snowmen develops counting and number recognition skills.
Wednesday: Exploring shapes and quantities in confetti promotes spatial awareness.
Thursday: Counting paper rings for snowmen reinforces early numeracy concepts.
Friday: Rhythmic patterns in music develop mathematical understanding of sequences.
Daily: Snack Shop activities will provide opportunities for number recognition and simple addition.
Understanding the World (UW)
Monday: Exploring the cultural significance of Christmas connects children to diverse traditions.
Tuesday: Discussing snowman stories deepens understanding of seasonal and imaginative contexts.
Wednesday: Creating confetti introduces tools and processes used in crafting.
Thursday: Making paper chain snowmen ties numeracy to real-world activities.
Friday: Using bells in songs connects music to cultural practices.
Expressive Arts and Design (EAD)
Monday: Singing the phonics song engages children in creative rhythm and melody.
Tuesday: Designing and decorating snowmen fosters imaginative and artistic skills.
Wednesday: Choosing colours and decorations for confetti promotes artistic decision-making.
Thursday: Assembling paper chain snowmen encourages creative expression and fine artistry.
Friday: Performing Christmas songs with instruments nurtures musical and performative skills.
Space group afternoon
Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED)
Monday: Group discussion of Christmas memories promotes emotional connection and sharing.
Tuesday: Decorating egg carton bells fosters teamwork and pride in accomplishments.
Wednesday: Creating holly wreaths encourages collaboration and respect for others’ designs.
Thursday: Matching ornaments to letters on the alphabet tree supports confidence and perseverance.
Friday: Writing messages in Christmas cards reinforces a sense of care and belonging.
Communication and Language (CL)
Monday: Discussing the story of The Christmas Owl strengthens listening and expressive skills.
Tuesday: Sharing ideas for decorating bells enhances descriptive vocabulary.
Wednesday: Describing the placement of holly berries encourages verbal reasoning.
Thursday: Identifying and discussing letters on the alphabet tree builds phonetic awareness.
Friday: Singing Christmas songs promotes articulation and rhythm in communication.
Physical Development (PD)
Monday: Turning pages of the book and actions during discussions enhance coordination.
Tuesday: Painting and decorating bells develops fine motor precision.
Wednesday: Assembling holly wreaths strengthens hand-eye coordination.
Thursday: Placing ornaments on the tree builds dexterity and finger control.
Friday: Playing bells and maracas during songs supports motor and rhythmic skills.
Literacy (LIT)
Monday: Reading The Christmas Owl promotes comprehension and vocabulary building.
Tuesday: Writing and naming their egg carton bells supports literacy development.
Wednesday: Describing the holly wreath design integrates spoken and written literacy.
Thursday: Connecting letters to sounds on the alphabet tree develops early reading skills.
Friday: Writing Christmas card messages reinforces letter formation and spelling.
Mathematics (M)
Monday: Discussing the story sequence introduces numerical order concepts.
Tuesday: Counting and sorting decorations for bells develops early numeracy skills.
Wednesday: Placing holly berries in numbered order supports counting practice.
Thursday: Matching letters to sounds incorporates pattern recognition.
Friday: Counting beats in Christmas songs introduces rhythmic sequencing.
Understanding the World (UW)
Monday: Exploring themes in The Christmas Owl connects children to seasonal traditions.
Tuesday: Using various materials for bells highlights creative resource use.
Wednesday: Crafting holly wreaths introduces the significance of symbols in culture.
Thursday: Decorating the alphabet tree links phonics to the environment.
Friday: Writing cards and discussing Christmas songs fosters cultural awareness.
Expressive Arts and Design (EAD)
Monday: Reflecting on the story through discussion encourages creative interpretation.
Tuesday: Designing and decorating bells nurtures artistic exploration.
Wednesday: Creating wreaths with unique decorations supports personal artistic style.
Thursday: Adding ornaments to the alphabet tree blends creativity with phonics.
Friday: Singing songs with instruments fosters musical expression.
Transport group morning
Planning Morning Transport Group
Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED)
Monday: Sharing Christmas memories during circle time encourages self-expression.
Tuesday: Participating in the Christmas jumper party promotes a sense of belonging.
Wednesday: Crafting festive characters fosters pride in collaborative achievements.
Thursday: Creating Christmas tree cards reinforces social connections through shared activities.
Friday: Decorating Christmas jars encourages teamwork and individual creativity.
Communication and Language (CL)
Monday: Discussing the Christmas Train story enhances listening and descriptive skills.
Tuesday: Singing and describing their jumpers strengthens expressive language.
Wednesday: Explaining their character creations fosters communication and vocabulary growth.
Thursday: Talking about the tree card decorations builds verbal reasoning.
Friday: Sharing design ideas for jars promotes collaborative language skills.
Physical Development (PD)
Monday: Handling toys and props during free play supports motor skill development.
Tuesday: Sorting coloured balls into holes strengthens fine motor precision.
Wednesday: Assembling festive characters improves coordination and dexterity.
Thursday: Decorating cards with natural materials develops tactile awareness.
Friday: Gluing decorations onto jars enhances hand-eye coordination.
Literacy (LIT)
Monday: Reading the Christmas Train introduces festive vocabulary and story elements.
Tuesday: Naming colours during sorting activities reinforces word recognition.
Wednesday: Labelling character creations connects art to literacy.
Thursday: Writing names on tree cards supports letter recognition.
Friday: Labelling jar decorations encourages word and sound matching.
Mathematics (MT)
Monday: Counting train cars and toys during free play promotes numeracy.
Tuesday: Sorting balls by colour introduces grouping and categorisation.
Wednesday: Counting decorations on festive characters develops number recognition.
Thursday: Creating patterns on cards incorporates spatial reasoning.
Friday: Placing sequins in designs introduces symmetry concepts.
Understanding the World (UW)
Monday: Discussing the train story highlights festive traditions.
Tuesday: Exploring materials for jumper decorations fosters environmental awareness.
Wednesday: Learning about festive character symbolism enhances cultural understanding.
Thursday: Using natural materials on cards connects art to nature.
Friday: Reflecting on jars’ designs introduces creative resource use.
Expressive Arts and Design (EAD)
Monday: Free play with props encourages imaginative storytelling.
Tuesday: Dancing during our Christmas jumper party fosters artistic individuality.
Wednesday: Crafting festive characters nurtures creativity and resourcefulness.
Thursday: Designing cards blends art with nature.
Friday: Decorating jars supports expressive and tactile artistry.
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