St. Peter’s Early Years Unit Medium Term Planning
Spring 2
Development
Development Matters
Matters
Week 1 (please make reference to coded
system for planning PD)
M&S7,9,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,24
26,27,29
H&BA6,7,8,9
UE&M 3,8,13
Related ELGs X Curricular links
(please make reference to coded system for
planning in the additional five areas of
learning)
EE&CI10,11
EMM16
LfC24
E&I14
D&A9,10,11
MR8.9
SC9
EffectivePractice:
Practice:
Effective
Adult-led
activities
Adult-led activities
Find a Space (warm up) Children walk/jog/skip
freely around the hall or yard using different
pathways. When the teacher says "find a space"
the children tiptoe around to find a space of their
own. The teacher counts 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 - stop! If
the children are well spread out they win a point.
If not, teacher wins a point. Repeat several times.
VAK X curric. KUW, PSED
Individual Ball Work Using medium sized balls
or beanbags, ask the children to show you what
they can do with the ball, USING THEIR
HANDS. Ask the children to explore different
ways of using the ball WITH THEIR HANDS
e.g. bouncing; passing it from hand to hand;
throwing and catching; throw up - bounce - catch;
throw up - clap - catch. Allow the children to
watch;
 a child who demonstrates good technique
(which is successful)
 the teacher demonstrating unsuccessful
methods (exaggerate the movements)
 Ask them to describe what they see.
Why is one method successful and the other not?
(e.g. Not looking at the ball; not moving hands in
line with the ball; not moving feet when necessary)
VAK X curric. KUW, PSED
Physical Development
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Opportunities
The children will have the opportunity
to:
Explore range of climbing, balancing
and sliding apparatus, wheeled toys,
bats and balls, hoops etc. in the outside
area (see Outdoor MTP).
Solve range of jigsaws and puzzles.
Sew- cards, binca, holes punched in
paper.
Thread beads, reels, pasta, shapes.
Dress up
Make collages/models using scissors,
glue, tape, paper, junk
Use paintbrushes and mark-makers
Play with sand and water toys,
Use computer keys and mouse
Model with dough, clay, plasticine
rolling pins and cutters, etc.
Explore textures e.g. gravel, talc,
Use cutlery independently at
lunchtimes
Adopt healthy and hygienic routines
throughout the school day
Select healthy snack choices
Drink fresh water throughout the day
Look,
Look, listen
listen and
and note
note
Look, listen and note whether children
negotiate space successfully.
Feedback during weekly team meeting.
Related Profile Points
Dispositions and attitudes 2,3,4,6,7,8,9
Social development 4,6,9
Emotional development 7,8,9
Lang. for comm. & thinking 1,2,3,6
K and U of the world 5
Physical development 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Knowledge and Understanding of fitness and
health Through discussion, the children will
become aware of the changes that happen to their
body once active. We will discuss their need for
oxygen, hence they pant, their red faces and warm
skin. The children will also be asked to contribute
to discussion regarding what keeps them fit and
healthy and how they can contribute to their own
well being. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED
Key vocabulary space, warm up, ball, hands, technique, change, body, health, fitness, heart, lungs
VAK in orange
differentiation in red
X curricular links in green
Week 2 (please make reference to coded
system for planning PD)
M&S7,9,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,24
26,27,29
H&BA6,7,8,9
UE&M 3,8,13
Related ELGs X Curricular links
(please make reference to coded system for
planning in the additional five areas of
learning)
EE&CI10,11
EMM16
LfC24
E&I14
D&A9,10,11
MR8.9
SC9
Follow the Leader (warm up)
Children work in pairs (A and B). They take it in
turns to travel around in different ways (e.g. Run,
walk, hop, skip, jump) following different pathways
(e.g. Curved, zigzag, weaving in and out). The
partner has to keep 1 metre behind the leader,
copying what they do and where they go. Swap roles
several times on the teacher’s instruction. VAK X
curric. KUW, PSED
Skill Development in Pairs
Use medium sized balls or beanbags.
Standing 1 - 2 metres apart, throw the ball underarm
(preferably from one hand) for your partner to catch
two handed. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED
Knowledge and Understanding of fitness and
health Through discussion, the children will
become aware of the changes that happen to their
body once active. We will discuss their need for
oxygen, hence they pant, their red faces and warm
skin. The children will also be asked to contribute
to discussion regarding what keeps them fit and
healthy and how they can contribute to their own
well being. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED
The children will have the
opportunity to:
Explore range of climbing, balancing
and sliding apparatus, wheeled toys,
bats and balls, hoops etc. in the
outside area (see Outdoor MTP).
Solve range of jigsaws and puzzles.
Sew- cards, binca, holes punched in
paper.
Thread beads, reels, pasta, shapes.
Dress up
Make collages/models using scissors,
glue, tape, paper, junk
Use paintbrushes and mark-makers
Play with sand and water toys,
Use computer keys and mouse
Model with dough, clay, plasticine
rolling pins and cutters, etc.
Explore textures e.g. gravel, talc,
Use cutlery independently at
lunchtimes
Adopt healthy and hygienic routines
throughout the school day
Select healthy snack choices
Drink fresh water throughout the day
Look, listen and note whether children
observe the effects of activity on their
bodies.
Feedback during weekly team meeting.
Related Profile Points
Dispositions and attitudes 2,3,4,6,7,8,9
Social development 4,6,9
Emotional development 7,8,9
Lang. for comm. & thinking 1,2,3,6
K and U of the world 5
Physical development 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Key vocabulary follow, curved, zig-zag, straight, copy, pathways, warm up, ball, hands, technique, change, body, health, fitness, heart, lungs, throw, catch
VAK in orange
differentiation in red
X curricular links in green
Development Matters
Week 3 (please make reference to coded
system for planning PD)
M&S7,9,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,24
26,27,29
H&BA6,7,8,9
UE&M 3,8,13
Related ELGs X Curricular links
(please make reference to coded system for
planning in the additional five areas of
learning)
EE&CI10,11
EMM16
LfC24
E&I14
D&A9,10,11
MR8.9
SC9
Effective Practice:
Adult-led activities
Video Reaction (warm up)
Children travel around in different ways in response
to teacher’s instructions:
'Play' - jog steadily.
'Fast forward' - run faster.
'Pause' - stop but be ready to move again.
'Rewind' - move sideways.
'Stop' - stop and stand up straight.
'Eject' - jump high in the air.
Question the children about how they feel after 'fast
forward'. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED, CLL
Effective Practice:
Look, listen and note
Opportunities to explore and apply
The children will have the
opportunity to:
Explore range of climbing, balancing
and sliding apparatus, wheeled toys,
bats and balls, hoops etc. in the
outside area (see Outdoor MTP).
Solve range of jigsaws and puzzles.
Sew- cards, binca, holes punched in
paper.
Thread beads, reels, pasta, shapes.
Dress up
Make collages/models using scissors,
glue, tape, paper, junk
Run-around
Children stand 1-2 metres apart. Pupil A throws the Use paintbrushes and mark-makers
ball/bean bag to pupil B.
Play with sand and water toys,
When pupil B has the ball/bean bag in his/her
Use computer keys and mouse
hands, pupil A runs around B and back to his/her
Model with dough, clay, plasticine
starting place.
rolling pins and cutters, etc.
B now throws to A and 'runs around'. The activity is Explore textures e.g. gravel, talc,
continuous. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED
Use cutlery independently at
lunchtimes
Adopt healthy and hygienic routines
Knowledge and Understanding of fitness and
throughout the school day
health
Through discussion, the children will become aware Select healthy snack choices
of the changes that happen to their body once active. Drink fresh water throughout the day
We will discuss their need for oxygen, hence they
pant, their red faces and warm skin. The children will
also be asked to contribute to discussion regarding
what keeps them fit and healthy and how they can
contribute to their own well being. VAK X curric.
KUW, PSED
Look, listen and note whether children
collaborate in devising and sharing tasks,
including those which involve accepting
rules.
Feedback during weekly team meeting.
Related Profile Points
Dispositions and attitudes 2,3,4,6,7,8,9
Social development 4,6,9
Emotional development 7,8,9
Lang. for comm. & thinking 1,2,3,6
K and U of the world 5
Physical development 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Key vocabulary play, pause, eject, rewind, fast forward, warm up, ball, hands, technique, change, body, health, fitness, heart, lungs, rules, run around
VAK in orange
differentiation in red
X curricular links in green
Development Matters
Week 4 (please make reference to coded
system for planning PD)
M&S7,9,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,24
26,27,29
H&BA6,7,8,9
UE&M 3,8,13
Related ELGs X Curricular links
(please make reference to coded system for
planning in the additional five areas of
learning)
EE&CI10,11
EMM16
LfC24
E&I14
D&A9,10,11
MR8.9
SC9
Effective Practice:
Adult-led activities
Find a Space (warm up)
Children walk/jog/skip freely around the hall or
yard using different pathways. When the teacher
says "find a space" the children tiptoe around to
find a space of their own. The teacher counts 5 - 4 3 - 2 - 1 - stop! If the children are well spread out
they win a point. If not, teacher wins a point.
Repeat several times. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED
Effective Practice:
Look, listen and note
Opportunities to explore and apply
The children will have the
opportunity to:
Explore range of climbing, balancing
and sliding apparatus, wheeled toys,
bats and balls, hoops etc. in the
outside area (see Outdoor MTP).
Solve range of jigsaws and puzzles.
Sew- cards, binca, holes punched in
paper.
Thread beads, reels, pasta, shapes.
Individual/pair throwing at targets
Each pupil with one beanbag and one quoit (as a
Dress up
target). Stand 1-2 metres from target. Throw oneMake collages/models using scissors,
handed underarm. Try to hit the target. If successful, glue, tape, paper, junk
move further away. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED
Use paintbrushes and mark-makers
Play with sand and water toys,
Use computer keys and mouse
Knowledge and Understanding of fitness and
Model with dough, clay, plasticine
health
Through discussion, the children will become aware rolling pins and cutters, etc.
of the changes that happen to their body once active. Explore textures e.g. gravel, talc,
We will discuss their need for oxygen, hence they
Use cutlery independently at
pant, their red faces and warm skin. The children will lunchtimes
also be asked to contribute to discussion regarding
Adopt healthy and hygienic routines
what keeps them fit and healthy and how they can
throughout the school day
contribute to their own well being. VAK X curric.
Select healthy snack choices
KUW, PSED
Drink fresh water throughout the day
Look, listen and note whether children
persevere in repeating some actions or
attempts when developing a new skill.
Feedback during weekly team meeting.
Related Profile Points
Dispositions and attitudes 2,3,4,6,7,8,9
Social development 4,6,9
Emotional development 7,8,9
Lang. for comm. & thinking 1,2,3,6
K and U of the world 5
Physical development 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Key vocabulary space, warm up, ball, hands, technique, change, body, health, fitness, heart, lungs, target, throw, catch
VAK in orange
differentiation in red
X curricular links in green
Development Matters
Week 5 (please make reference to coded
system for planning PD)
M&S7,9,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,24
26,27,29
H&BA6,7,8,9
UE&M 3,8,13
Related ELGs X Curricular links
(please make reference to coded system for
planning in the additional five areas of
learning)
EE&CI10,11
EMM16
LfC24
E&I14
D&A9,10,11
MR8.9
SC9
Effective Practice:
Adult-led activities
Follow the Leader (warm up)
Children work in pairs (A and B). They take it in
turns to travel around in different ways (e.g. Run,
walk, hop, skip, and jump) following different
pathways (e.g. Curved, zigzag, weaving in and out).
The partner has to keep 1 metre behind the leader,
copying what they do and where they go. Swap roles
several times on the teacher’s instruction. VAK X
curric. PSED
Effective Practice:
Look, listen and note
Opportunities to explore and apply
The children will have the
opportunity to:
Explore range of climbing, balancing
and sliding apparatus, wheeled toys,
bats and balls, hoops etc. in the
outside area (see Outdoor MTP).
Solve range of jigsaws and puzzles.
Sew- cards, binca, holes punched in
paper.
Thread beads, reels, pasta, shapes.
Dress up
Pair-up - throwing and catching
In pairs, stand about 4 metres apart (with a hoop
Make collages/models using scissors,
mid-way between the 2 children). Pupil A throws a
glue, tape, paper, junk
medium sized ball to pupil B. It should bounce in
Use paintbrushes and mark-makers
the hoop. Use one-handed underarm throw and a
Play with sand and water toys,
two handed 'push' from in front of the body.
Use computer keys and mouse
Children to work together to devise a system for
Model with dough, clay, plasticine
scoring points. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED, CLL,
rolling pins and cutters, etc.
PSRN
Explore textures e.g. gravel, talc,
Use cutlery independently at
lunchtimes
Knowledge and Understanding of fitness and
Adopt healthy and hygienic routines
health
Through discussion, the children will become aware throughout the school day
of the changes that happen to their body once active. Select healthy snack choices
We will discuss their need for oxygen, hence they
Drink fresh water throughout the day
pant, their red faces and warm skin. The children will
also be asked to contribute to discussion regarding
what keeps them fit and healthy and how they can
contribute to their own well being. VAK X curric.
KUW, PSED
Look, listen and note whether children
show respect for other children’s personal
space when playing among them.
Feedback during weekly team meeting.
Related Profile Points
Dispositions and attitudes 2,3,4,6,7,8,9
Social development 4,6,9
Emotional development 7,8,9
Lang. for comm. & thinking 1,2,3,6
K and U of the world 5
Physical development 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Numbers as labels and for counting 4
Calculating 3,7
Key vocabulary pathways, curved, zig-zag, straight, follow, warm up, ball, hands, technique, change, body, health, fitness, heart, lungs, throw, catch, score, how many?
VAK in orange
differentiation in red
X curricular links in green
Development Matters
Week 6 (please make reference to coded
system for planning PD)
M&S7,9,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,24
26,27,29
H&BA6,7,8,9
UE&M 3,8,13
Related ELGs X Curricular links
(please make reference to coded system for
planning in the additional five areas of
learning)
EE&CI10,11
EMM16
LfC24
E&I14
D&A9,10,11
MR8.9
SC9
Effective Practice:
Adult-led activities
Video Reaction (warm up)
Children travel around in different ways in response to
teacher’s instructions:
'Play' - jog steadily.
'Fast forward' - run faster.
'Pause' - stop but be ready to move again.
'Rewind' - move sideways.
'Stop' - stop and stand up straight.
'Eject' - jump high in the air.
Question the children about how they feel after 'fast
forward'. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED, CLL
Hit the Targets
The aim of the game is to throw beanbags at/into your
opponent’s targets.
Equipment (for each pair):
3 bean bags, 1 skipping rope, 2 or 3 quoits or cones as
targets. Player A, the attacker, (standing behind skipping
rope) tries to throw the 3 beanbags (underarm) to hit the
targets. Player B, the defender, tries to intercept to stop
A scoring. After one player has thrown all 3 beanbags,
swap roles. Children keep score and play several games.
VAK X curric. KUW, PSED, PSRN
Knowledge and Understanding of fitness and health
Through discussion, the children will become aware of
the changes that happen to their body once active. We
will discuss their need for oxygen, hence they pant, their
red faces and warm skin. The children will also be asked
to contribute to discussion regarding what keeps them fit
and healthy and how they can contribute to their own
well being. VAK X curric. KUW, PSED
Effective Practice:
Look, listen and note
Opportunities to explore and apply
The children will have the
opportunity to:
Explore range of climbing,
balancing and sliding apparatus,
wheeled toys, bats and balls,
hoops etc. in the outside area (see
Outdoor MTP).
Solve range of jigsaws and
puzzles.
Sew- cards, binca, holes punched
in paper.
Thread beads, reels, pasta, shapes.
Dress up
Make collages/models using
scissors, glue, tape, paper, junk
Use paintbrushes and markmakers
Play with sand and water toys,
Use computer keys and mouse
Model with dough, clay,
plasticine rolling pins and cutters,
etc.
Explore textures e.g. gravel, talc,
Use cutlery independently at
lunchtimes
Adopt healthy and hygienic
routines throughout the school
day
Select healthy snack choices
Drink fresh water throughout the
day
Look, listen and note whether children
recognise the changes that happen to their
bodies when they are active.
Feedback during weekly team meeting.
Related Profile Points
Dispositions and attitudes 2,3,4,6,7,8,9
Social development 4,6,9
Emotional development 7,8,9
Lang. for comm. & thinking 1,2,3,6
K and U of the world 5
Physical development 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Key vocabulary play, pause, fast forward, rewind, eject, warm up, ball, hands, technique, change, body, health, fitness, heart, lungs, hit, targets, score, how many?
VAK in orange
differentiation in red
X curricular links in green