The Foundation Stage Curriculum A typical day in

The Foundation Stage Curriculum

A typical day in our Foundation Class… • Welcome and register • Phonics/ Circle- Time • Child initiated indoor and outdoor play/ Mathematical/ Communication, Language & Literacy focus. • Snack time Show & Tell/Snack count • Mathematical/ Communication, Language & Literacy focus. Child initiated indoor and outdoor play • Lunch • Register • Phonics • Tidy away time/Story time and singing

How do we work? • We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum • We organise the children by key groups who have designated staff who support, monitor and document their learning and progress • This is done through group activities, child initiated and adult directed activities.

Group activities • • • P. E. and Dance E-classroom Library Write Dance Music Numbertime

Adult directed activities • This is where we focus on particular skills we want the children to learn or practise.

Child initiated activities Child-initiated learning involves children making decisions about what they want to do, where, with whom, and what resources they will need. During this playing time, children need support from adults in a variety of ways to model learning.

Personal, social and emotional development This is pivotal area in Foundation Stage on which all learning hinges. This area covers managing their relationships and behaviour, and increasing their selfesteem and confidence.

Communication and Language • Listening and Attention • Understanding instructions and questions • Speaking-Using vocabulary and talk

Physical Development • Using tools & materials: dough, scissors, threading, cooking, chalks, crayons • Large body movementsgames skills, dance or gymnastics

Mathematics • Counting, recognising numbers & sorting • Shapes & patterns • Measuring, weighing, time, money & games

Literacy This area covers writing, phonics and reading skills

Understanding the World • • Investigation ICT Constructing The world around them • Cultures and beliefs

Expressive arts and design • Use their imagination in art and design, music, dance and role play and stories.