June 2008 - Schedule
Dated: 04/06/2008
This month's theme is all about 'Construction'. We will be examining different buildings and how they are built and compare them to our own construction sets. The children will develop their negotiation skills by working together and learn new mathematical language and concepts. To support learning we will be singing 'London Bridge is Falling Down' which will include references to out theme, 'Bob the Builder' and 'Peter Hammers'.
Rising 5's will be continuing with their work on phonics by adding the letter Mm to their learning.
The activities that Stepping Stones 'Early Years Unit' will be doing to support the Foundation Stage curriculum are listed below.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Developing concentration
- Negotiating and taking turns
- Promoting a sense of achievement
Communication, Language and Literacy
- The 3 LIttle PIgs and Bob the Builder books
- Writing in fathers Day cards
- Developing vocabulary
- Rising 5's letter of the month and phonic books
Mathematical Development
- Ordering by length, height and weight
- Using mathematical language
- Show an awareness of symmetry
- Fractions
Physical Development
- Making space for others to play
- Balancing
- Using gross and fine motor skills for building and connecting
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
- Building and balancing
- Using a spirit level
- Fathers Day
Creative Development
- Building enclosures for small world role play
- 'London Bridge is Falling Down' and related songs
- Box Modelling using household boxes
How Can you Help Your Childs Learning?
- When out and about look at different buildings and talk about how they are made and their purpose
- Encourage your child to explore their own construction sets