Maths and Numeracy
Develop your child's knowledge and understanding through practical activity and discussion - talk about how they work things out: numbers to 100, shapes and standard measures, and the 2, 5 and 10 times tables. Lots of practice will build confidence.
Browse this categoryEnglish and Literacy
This stage is about speaking confidently, listening carefully and beginning to read and write independently with enthusiasm - your child will begin to express their ideas and feelings.
Browse this categoryScience
Opportunities to observe and ask questions about living things, materials and simple physical processes, communicating and sharing ideas and evaluating the evidence will support your child at this stage.
Browse this categoryHistory
Your child will learn how the past is different from the present by studying familiar things (eg toys) or famous people or events. Share your own childhood memories, visit museums and investigate things of interest eg. Guy Fawkes, the Olympic Games.
Browse this categoryGeography
What is their local area like? How does it compare with a contrasting area in the UK or abroad? Children will use globes, maps and other information sources to find out about the environment and the people in the places they study and the wider world.
Browse this categoryICT
Children begin to explore the wider uses of ICT, to gather, store and present information. They will plan and give instructions to make things happen and evaluate the outcomes; and become more familiar with using the keyboard, hardware and software.
Browse this categoryArt, Craft and Design
At this stage, children will begin to understand about colour, shape, pattern and texture - using different materials and techniques to represent their ideas. They will record what they observe, maybe doing a self-portrait or using digital cameras.
Browse this categoryDesign and Technology
Allow as much cutting, sticking, making and construction as you can at home, using different materials to build familiarity. Discuss what your child likes and dislikes about what's been made. Encourage your child to draw a plan first to develop ideas.
Browse this categoryMusic
Children will listen and respond to a range of music in school. Emphasis will be on singing and adding accompaniment with increasing confidence and control. They'll begin to look at how sounds and silence can create different moods and effects.
Browse this categoryModern Languages
Although not compulsory at this age, many schools and parents recognise that the younger you are, the easier it is to progress with learning another language. Support your child with excellent products designed for this age group, whatever the need.
Browse this categoryPersonal, Social, Health and Citizenship
Children learn about themselves as part of a community - what is right and wrong, fair and unfair, and the importance of rules. They take part in discussions and share opinions; they begin to set simple goals and talk about their responsibilities.
Browse this categoryCross Curricular
Many of the skills to be learnt at this age are appropriate across the curriculum. Products in this section cover a range of topics to maintain interest, whilst these skills are being developed.
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