Our Town

Literacy:

• Can you write about Barnard Castle?
• Can you write in sentences independently?
• Can you write a simple story?
• Can you use your phonic knowledge in phase 3 and 4?
• Can you read and write HFW?

Understanding of the World:

• Can you talk about changing seasons?
• Can you talk about changes in the environment?
• Can you talk about similarities and differences in plants, living things and in different countries?

Physical Development:

• Can you walk through the woods?
• Can you take part in Forest School sessions?
• Can you use the physical outdoor area?
• Can you take part in PE sessions?

Personal, Social and Emotional Development:

• Can you share resources?
• Can you work in a group?
• Can you resolve a disagreement with your friends?
• Can you show empathy to others?
• Are you resilient?

Mathematics:

• Can you use the Numicon resources?
• Can you solve simple maths problems?
• Can you begin to use numbers beyond 10?
• Can you use Numicon to add, subtract, double and halve?

Communication and Language:

• Can you talk about Barnard Castle and name some key features?
• Can you visit and talk about Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum, St Mary’s Church and the woods and river?

Expressive Arts and Design

• Can you draw, paint and make models of landmarks in Barnard Castle?
• Can you sing and dance to music?
• Can you explore musical instruments?