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Who are Stepping Stones? What makes us different?
Who are Stepping Stones? What makes us different?
Who are Stepping Stones? What makes us different?
Who are Stepping Stones? What makes us different?
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OUR THEMES THIS HALF TERM
Under the Sea
Intent:Finding out about beach life and living under the sea.
Exploring different types of holidays, destinations and where we are in the world
Knowing the importance of keeping safe, in the sun and in the water.
Exploring and experiencing hot and cold, sweet and savoury, flavours, likes and dislikes.
Implementation:
Using pictures, videos, songs and stories of beach and sea life to prompt discussion.
Seeking, creating and observing a water world. Identifying and planning what to take on holiday.
Creative activities to embed learning and understanding.
Water world extension to emphasise leaving only footprints behind
Being water and sun safe through our daily activities.
Using the fun Ice cream parlour to explore hot and cold, sweet and savoury, flavours, likes and dislikes.
Impact:
Understand what can be found in the sea, the importance of looking after our seas and the impact our actions can have.
Knowing where we live and the world around us.
LETTERS, COLOURS,FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
Please can you help support your child by bringing in items beginning with the same sound of the week and/or of the same colour of the week. The children will have the opportunity to share and discuss the items they have 'discovered' with you at home during group times with their friends. e.g For sounds of a tractor 't' or an apple for 'a'.
Please don't forget to label them with your name.
Festivals and celebrations show examples of our medium term curriculum planning.
Week Beginning Monday 2nd June
Nursery'j'
Preschool 'i'
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purple
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circle
Week Beginning Monday 9thJune
Nursery 'ck'
Preschool 'n'
orange
square
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Week Beginning Monday 16th June
Nursery 'b'
Preschool 'm'
pink
triangle​​
Week Beginning Monday 23rd June
Nursery 'f'
Preschool 'd'
brown
star
Week Beginning Monday 30th June
Nursery 'q'
Preschool 'g'
grey
diamond
Week Beginning Monday 7th July
Nursery 'v'
Preschool 'o'
white
rectangle
Week Beginning Monday 14th July
Nursery 'w'
Preschool 'c'
black
circle