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1. Cathedral Primary School Autumn 2 2013 Nursery Literacy Numeracy Physical Development • Focus Book: ‘The Jolly Postman’. • Writing for a purpose: letters and cards • Exploring character and setting: traditional tales. • Developing awareness of story structure. • Role play. • Phonics: Letters and Sounds Phases 1 & 2. • Developing control over mark-making tools. • Self-care: hand washing, putting on coats and aprons independently. • Movement and dance. • Climbing and balancing safely. • Counting objects and actions to 10. • Numeral recognition to 10. • Recognising common 2D shapes. • Understanding language of position/direction. • Understanding language of size and weight. Understanding the World . RE . PSED • Exploring seasons, growth and change: planting broad beans and winter bulbs. • DT Week focus: creating ‘fox scarers’ for the garden. • Our communities: traditions and celebrations. • Topic: Celebrations – Birthdays and Christmas • How and why do people celebrate at different special times? • Developing understanding of prayer; making up simple prayers. • Self-confidence: talking about home traditions and celebrations. • Developing understanding of the needs and wishes of others. • How do we show we care for others? Creative Development . Music ICT . • Accessing a variety of software on PCs for cross-curricular learning: 2Simple and Espresso. • iPads: exploring a variety of apps for cross-curricular learning. • Developing mouse skills. • Indoor role play: post office; Santa’s Grotto • Outdoor role play: Giant’s House • Exploring a range of media and materials: Christmas crafts. • Exploring different ways to use our voices. • Developing sense of rhythm and pulse. • Beginning to take the lead at singing times.