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This planning is a snap shot of what we do and a jumping off point for what I provide.
Winter
Communication and Language
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New words- Snow, ice, freeze, freezing, icicle, winter.
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Set up an igloo role play area with arctic animals and warm clothes, talk about this.
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Talk about the bear trees and ask what happened to the flowers.
Personal Social and emotional Development
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Engage in mindful walks to observe the changing season, integrate walks with discussion's about feelings and new experiences..
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Talk about our emotions daily.
Physical Development​
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Play outside at every opportunity.
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Play with snow.
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Make pretend snowballs that can be thrown inside, who can throw their ball into the bucket?
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Provide winter themed sensory trays.
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Go on winter walks
Literacy
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Books- Stickman by Julia Donaldson. The Mitten by Jessica Southwick
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Make a books about winter, include children's photos and drawings.
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Provide daily access to mark making.
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Introduce ice as a mark making tool.
Mathematical Development​​
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Bring mathematical language into play, "I can see this is the tallest snowman."
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Use snowmen and snowflakes to look at 2D and 3D shapes..
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Count everything.
Understanding the world​
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Look at the weather every day.
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Go on sensory walks.​
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Feed the birds.
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Look at hibernation- what this is and what animal do to prepare for it.
Expressive Arts and Design
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focus on a different colour each week.
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Experiment with colour mixing.
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Use Natural resources to print with.
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Make Snowy scenes using a variety of resources..
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