Boynton Primary School

Welcome to EYFS!

“Play is a child’s work and the means whereby they grow and develop.”

This term we will be very busy settling in new children and getting our older children ready for their next steps.

We will be reading the book 'Gigantosaurus!' writing sentences and describing dinosaurs!

In our topic we will be spending lots of time outside looking at plants, flowers and how things grow!

In Maths we will be looking at 7,8,9,10 and we will also look at length,time and money! 

Personal, Social and Emotional Development 

During the Summer term, children are expected to show increased independence in their learning and self-care, demonstrate resilience when faced with challenges, and cooperate effectively with peers through shared play and activities. They will be encouraged to express their feelings appropriately, understand the perspectives of others, and follow agreed rules and routines with growing consistency. By the end of the term, children should be able to manage transitions confidently, take turns, and show kindness and respect towards others, preparing them for a smooth transition into the next stage of their education.

Our Learning Objectives for the children in their Personal, Social and Emotional Development work during Summer Term are:

To show confidence in trying new activities and challenges
To demonstrate independence in choosing and completing tasks
To form positive relationships with peers and adults
To play cooperatively, taking turns and sharing resources
To understand and follow rules and routines with consistency
To express their feelings and begin to regulate their behaviour
To show resilience and perseverance when faced with difficulties
To develop awareness of others’ feelings and show kindness and respect

Communication and Language 

 During the Summer term, children are expected to listen attentively in a range of situations, respond appropriately to what they hear, and follow instructions involving several steps. They will be encouraged to speak clearly in sentences, share their ideas and experiences with confidence, and engage in meaningful conversations with both adults and peers. As their language develops, children will begin to use a wider vocabulary, ask and answer questions, and retell familiar stories with increasing detail, preparing them for the communication demands of Year 1.

Our Learning Objectives for the children in their Communication and Language work during the Summer Term are:

To listen attentively in a range of situations and respond appropriately
To follow instructions involving two or more steps
To speak clearly in full sentences to express ideas and needs
To engage in conversations with adults and peers
To ask and answer questions about familiar stories and experiences
To use a wider range of vocabulary, including topic-based words
To retell familiar stories and events with increasing detail

Physical Development 

During Summer 1, children are expected to develop greater control and balance in both their gross and fine motor skills. They will be encouraged to move safely and confidently in a range of ways, including running, jumping, climbing, and using equipment with increasing control. In addition, children will continue to refine their fine motor skills through activities such as drawing, cutting, and using small tools, supporting their writing development. By the end of the half term, children should show good coordination, an awareness of space, and increasing independence in managing their own personal care and physical needs.

Our Learning Objectives for the children in their Physical Development work during the Summer Term are:

To move confidently and safely in a range of ways, including running, jumping, and climbing
To show good balance and coordination in both indoor and outdoor activities
To use equipment safely and with increasing control
To develop fine motor skills through activities such as drawing, cutting, and using tools
To hold a pencil effectively and form letters with increasing accuracy
To show independence in managing personal care, such as dressing and hygiene
To understand the importance of being active and healthy

Literacy 

Literacy is a key focus in our Early Years curriculum, supporting children to develop a love of reading and writing. During the Summer term, children are expected to build on their phonics knowledge through the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme, applying their understanding of Phase 3 and Phase 4 sounds to read simple sentences with increasing fluency and confidence. They will be encouraged to demonstrate comprehension by answering questions, discussing stories, and retelling familiar texts. In writing, children will begin to compose their own sentences using their phonic knowledge, spelling simple words and using basic punctuation such as capital letters and full stops. By the end of the term, children are expected to read books matched to their phonics level with accuracy, use their segmenting skills to write words and simple sentences, and show readiness for the phonics and literacy demands of Year 1.

Our Learning Objectives for the children in their Literacy work during the Summer Term are:

To read simple sentences using their phonic knowledge with increasing fluency
To apply their understanding of Phase 3 and Phase 4 sounds from Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised
To blend sounds to read unfamiliar words with confidence
To segment words to support spelling in writing
To read books matched to their phonics level accurately and with understanding
To demonstrate comprehension by answering questions about what they have read
To retell familiar stories using their own words
To write simple sentences using capital letters, finger spaces, and full stops
To spell simple words using their phonic knowledge

Mathematics

During the Summer term, children will build on their earlier mathematical understanding, following the White Rose Maths and NCETM guidance. We will continue to use engaging resources such as Numberblocks and Numicon to deepen understanding.

The focus will now move beyond numbers to 5, with children working confidently within numbers to 10 and beginning to explore numbers beyond. They will develop a secure understanding of number composition, including number bonds to 10, and will begin to solve simple addition and subtraction problems. Subitising skills will be extended, allowing children to recognise quantities quickly without counting. Children will also practise counting forwards and backwards, ordering numbers, and recognising patterns within the number system.

In addition, children will continue to explore shape, space and measure. They will name and describe 2D and some 3D shapes, compare quantities, and use mathematical language such as ‘more’, ‘less’, ‘equal’, ‘greater than’ and ‘fewer’ with increasing confidence. Opportunities for practical exploration and problem-solving will be embedded throughout provision.

Our Learning Objectives for the children in their Mathematics work during the Summer Term are:

To count reliably to 10 and beyond with 1:1 correspondence
To recognise, order and write numbers to 10
To subitise numbers to 5 and beyond
To understand the composition of numbers to 10
To recall some number bonds to 10
To solve simple addition and subtraction problems
To compare quantities using appropriate mathematical language
To identify and describe 2D and some 3D shapes
To explore patterns and begin to recognise number relationships

Understanding The World 

During the Summer term, children will continue to develop their understanding of the world around them through exploration, observation, and discussion. They will reflect on their own experiences and begin to make links between their lives and the wider world. Children will talk about their families, communities, and past experiences, showing a growing awareness of similarities and differences.

The children will explore seasonal changes, focusing on Summer, and observe how the environment changes. They will learn about plants, growth, and living things, including simple life cycles. There will also be opportunities to explore technology through a range of devices and programs, supporting their early digital skills.

Our Learning Objectives for the children in their Understanding the World work during the Summer Term are:

To talk about their families, communities and past experiences
To understand similarities and differences between people and environments
To explore and describe changes in the natural world, including Summer
To understand the basic needs of plants and living things
To use simple technology for a purpose
To ask questions and explore the world around them

Expressive Arts and Design 

In the Summer term, children will continue to develop their creativity and imagination through a wide range of expressive activities. They will explore different materials, tools, and techniques, becoming more confident in selecting resources independently and using them with purpose. Children will create more detailed drawings, paintings, and models, and will begin to explain their ideas and the choices they have made.

Imaginative play will be further developed, with children working collaboratively to create narratives, roles, and storylines. In music, children will continue to learn and perform songs, explore rhythm and sound, and experiment with instruments in different ways.

Our Learning Objectives for the children in their Expressive Arts and Design work during the Summer Term are:

To use a range of materials, tools and techniques confidently and creatively
To create detailed drawings, paintings and models
To explain their ideas and talk about their creations
To engage in imaginative play with others, developing storylines
To explore and use a variety of musical instruments
To sing songs with increasing confidence and expression
To experiment with colour, design, texture and form