Foundation 1

In ‘Growth’ children will-

• Observe and discuss the lifecycle of a butterfly.
• Make and taste ‘Hungry Caterpillar’ fruit salad and discuss healthy eating.
• Make symmetrical butterflies on the computer and with paint.
• Document the lifecycle of a butterfly using collage materials.
• Observe ‘mini-beasts’ using a magnifier.
• Plant seeds and nurture plants.
• Learn the names for parts of a plant.
• Role play ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.
• Experiment to find out which type of bean will grow.

Number and shape work will include-

• Number songs and rhymes.
• Reciting the days of the week.
• Counting and ordering ‘Hungry Caterpillar’ fruit.
• Learning the numerals 7 and 8.
• Matching numerals up to 8 to the correct amount.
• Saying the number that is one more than a given number.
• Using mathematical terms such as longer/shorter, full/empty and taller/shorter.
• Measuring heights using the ‘Giants’ Hands’.

Sounds and listening skills-

• We will continue to listen to the initial sound in words and explore alliteration.
• We will introduce RWI Set 1 Speed Sounds n, g, o, c and k.

Our stories, songs and rhymes will include-

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
• The Bad Tempered Ladybird.
• Jack and the Beanstalk.
• Jasper’s Beanstalk.
• The Crunching Munching Caterpillar

Parents can help by-

• Sharing stories with your child.
• Looking and talking about nature in the local area.
• Discussing and encouraging healthy eating.