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This planning is a snap shot of what we do and a jumping off point for what I provide.
Autumn
Communication and Language
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Go on an Autumn scavenger hunt, Discuss the colours and textures of leave and other found things.
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New words- Autumn, colours, crunchy, Falling, changing..
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Ask open ended questions about their experiences.
Personal Social and emotional Development
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Engage in mindful walks to observe the changing autumn environment, 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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Go on lots of Autumn walks as it falls to the ground?
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Put on some music- who can sway like a tree in the wind, who can twirl around like a leaf?
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Focus on using outdoor elements like leaves and cooler weather to develop gross motor skill such as walking, running, jumping and climbing.
Literacy
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Books- When we went to the park by Shirley Hughes. Whos in acorn Wood by Julia Donaldson.
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Make a book about Autumn, include children's photos and drawings.
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Provide daily access to mark making
Mathematical Development
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Sort leaves etc by colour and size and talk about how many, smallest, biggest etc.
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Match Autumn themed resources with numerals.
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Look at making repeating patterns with leaves conkers etc.
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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Use autumn themed sensory bins with leaves pinecones, conkers etc for tactile exploration.
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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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Look at autumn colours, focus on a different colour each week.
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Experiment with colour mixing using autumnal shades.
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Use leaves etc to print with.
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Make an autumn tree.
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Decorate pumpkins with paint and stickers .
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