Anchorsholme Primary

Children develop their physical independence skills. They develop confidence and control their hand/eye co-ordination and large movements such as using a paintbrush to 'wash' large areas like walls or playing on large equipment. They develop their awareness of space and safety. They are encouraged to develop an understanding of the importance of keeping healthy. Outdoor play is essential for good development.

Children are encouraged to take an interest in different places around them and events in their lives to help them learn about the sequence of time and the past.

They learn appropriate use of tools and techniques and develop understanding of different materials. Through exploring living and non-living things they talk about what they see, hear, smell, touch and taste. They experience ICT through equipment such as Storyphones, cameras and computers.

Children undertake activities that will develop their mathematical understanding and enable them to solve practical problems involving shape, space and mearsurement.

They begin to use and understand mathematical language e.g. size and position. They are encouraged to take part in counting experiences often through rhyme and number songs. They develop their understanding of pattern through observation and meaningful activities.

Children develop their speaking and listening skills. They take part in role play situations and develop imaginative play. They develop early literacy skills such as re-telling events or stories and handling and talking about books. They are encouraged to make marks which convey meaning to themselves and sometime to others. They develop their independence in doing this.