Author: Bev Evans

Communication, Language and Literacy
Use spoken and written language in their play
Links sounds to letters, naming and sounding letters of the alphabet
Use their phonic knowledge to read and write simple regular words and make phonetically plausible attempts at more complex words
Explore and experiment with sounds, words and texts
Read a range of familiar and common words and simple sentences independently
Attempt writing for different purposes
Write own name and other things such as labels and captions and begin to form simple sentences
Use a pencil and hold it effectively to form recognisable letters

Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Select and use activities and resources independently

Creative Development
Use their imagination in imaginative play and role-play and stories

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Physical Development
Use a range of small and large equipment
Handle tools, objects, construction and malleable materials safely and with
increasing control

Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Investigate objects and materials, using all their senses as appropriate

Mathematical Development
Recognise and write numerals, 0-9

1 2 3

A variety of writing instruments; e.g. pencils, crayons, felt tips and writing equipment; e.g. clipboard, labels, post-it notes etc.
Paper, card and envelopes in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes for lists, notes, greetings cards etc.
Tracing/pencil control sheets
White board and markers
Name and word cards

Letter names and sounds
Write
Read
Vocabulary related to equipment and materials