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This planning is a snap shot of what we do and a jumping off point for what I provide.
Bonfire night, remembrance then Christmas
Communication and Language
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New words- Wizz, fizz, bang, pop, explode..
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Watch firework displays on you tube and talk about the colours and how pretty they are.
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Talk about remembrance and all those who work to keep us safe.
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Talk about christmas, what is going to happen, who is excited?
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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Put on some music- who can fizz, pop and twirl around like fireworks in the sky?
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Provide appropriately themed sensory trays to encourage fine motor development.
Literacy
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Books- Stickman by Julia Donaldson. When the Hugs Came by Joe Fisher.
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Make a books about bonfire nigiht, remembrance and christmas, include children's photos and drawings.
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Provide daily access to mark making
Mathematical Development​​
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Bring mathematical language into play, "Thats a big poppy, it's as big as my head."
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Look at shapes, star shapes in the sky, poppies made from circles, christmas trees made from triangles.
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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 Christmas decorations..
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