Curriculum Overview
Spring Term 2014
Foundation
Stage 2
Communication and
Language
x Following instructions involving several
ideas.
x Answer “how” and “why” questions about
their experiences and in response to stories
or events.
x Listening games - which Superhero is
talking?
x Take turns at talking, speaking in a clear
voice.
x Talking partners.
x Make own Superhero stories.
x Superhero role play
x Describing words; how to describe a
dinosaur.
Literacy (reading and
writing)
x Explore different story formats.
x Discuss the elements of a story, such as
characters and sequence of events.
x Discuss what might happen next?
x Enjoy an increasing range of books,
including more non-fiction books and learn
about elements of information books contents pages, index.
x Know that information can be found in
books and from computers.
x Throughout the term, children will continue
to develop their skills in reading and spelling
words using their phonic knowledge.
x They will learn more tricky words (for
example, said, was, so, are, all).
x They will begin to read simple sentences.
Mathematics
x Use everyday language to talk about
capacity, position, distance, time and money
to compare and solve problems
x Use plastic British coins in Chinese
restaurant role play and begin to learn
about their value
x Extend knowledge of 2D and 3D shapes.
x Which Superhero is the heaviest?
Compare weights of different objects
x Use the key words: heavy, light, heavier,
lighter
x Compare sizes of dinosaurs. Use the key
words: bigger, smaller, taller, shorter,
x Estimate weights; which would be the
heaviest & lightest? Weigh toy dinosaurs to
discover any differences.
Understanding of the world
x Find out about the culture of others and
identify similarities & differences.
x Constructing in a purposeful way; link to
making a Superhero costume, cape, mask,
belt and gadget.
x Investigate materials: ice, water, sand
x Find out about past events and how our
planet has changed.
Expressive Arts and Design
x Superhero costumes, gadgets and vehicles
x Experiment with musical instruments to
make Superhero music.
x Explore fast and slow rhythms and
repeated rhythms
x Role play Superhero den
x Paintings of dinosaurs
x Construct a dinosaur habitat
x Role play dinosaur cave
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Physical development
Personal, Social and
Dragon dance, high and low movements.
Dance to Chinese music.
Picking up small items using chopsticks.
Dance to Superhero music, explore
different movements: running, jumping,
creeping.
Superhero obstacle course: use of small and
large equipment.
Dance to dinosaur music; explore different
movements; plodding, small running steps.
Explore how our movements change
according to habitat.
Throughout the term children will develop
skills in handling tools with increasing
control. They will hold a pencil effectively
for writing and develop their scissor skills
for cutting along lines and cutting out
shapes.
Emotional Development
Websites to support learning
Please log into the VLE every week for class
newsletters, activities and games www.bsalearning.net
www.phonicsplay.co.uk
www.crickweb.co.uk
x Understand that their own & others
cultures & beliefs need to be respected
x Compare their own behaviour with that of
a Superhero: caring, kind, looks after others
x Understand their own feelings and those of
others through facial expressions; compare
the facial expressions of heroes and baddies
x Take part in class challenges
x Discuss the behaviour of dinosaurs; are
there heroes and baddies in the animal
kingdom? Would a Tyrannosaurus Rex be
a hero or a baddie?
x Observational skills – look at the
different elements of a dinosaur body and
explore how the body changes depending
upon life style.
x To be confident to try new activities and
say why some activities are liked more than
others.
x Confident to speak in a familiar group and
work as part of a group or class.
Information for Parents
x Topics this term
(Topics will remain flexible to allow for
children’s interests)
x Superheroes
x Dinosaurs
x Parent/teacher meetings after half term
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