top of page
Our Current Topic
This planning is a snap shot of what we do and a jumping off point for what I provide.
Communication and Language
-
Model new vocabulary- , Spring, germination, propagation, lifecycle, caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly
-
Set up spring role play areas such as a farm or garden centre.
-
Talk about the different sounds we hear- birds etc.
-
Take photos of caterpillars and butterflies we find while out and about and display them to encourage conversation
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Personal Social and emotional Development
-
Talk about what keeps us healthy just like the caterpillar did so that we can grow up strong.
-
Encourage care of plants and all living things to develop care and concern for living things.
-
What can we provide for caterpillars and butterflies in our garden?
-
Talk every day about out emotions.
Physical Development
-
Make Spring themed playdough and encourage lots of poking and squeezing to build up finger muscles.
-
Go on spring walks.
-
Set physical challenges while playing indoors or out- Who can jump, hop, balance.
-
Provide plenty of markmaking oppotunities- sticks in mud etc.
Literacy
-
Books- The very hungry caterpillar by Eric Carl
-
Make a book about spring, include children's photos and drawings.
-
Provide daily access and invitations to mark make.
Mathematical Development
-
Use circles and ovals to make caterpillars.
-
Encourage the making of sequencing patterns.
-
Count everything.
-
Look at days of the week and use the story to talk about yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Expressive Arts and Design
-
Provide a range of media to make caterpillars and butterflies
-
Make a spring themed paperchain.
-
Move to music such as Spring by Vivaldi using ribbons and scarves.
Understanding the world
-
Send off for caterpillars and observe them growing and changing.
-
Look at eh life cycle of a butterfly
-
Use loo roll middles to make chrysalis and help the children explore metamorphosis.
bottom of page