Our Autumn 2 Journey

Curriculum Overview Autumn 2

Please take some time to have a look through our Curriculum Overview for Autumn 2.

Our Focus this Term

During Autumn 2, our learning was focused on the seasonal changes as Autumn transitions to Winter. Our I wonder question was, "I wonder why the leaves change colour?" This sparked lots of curiosity as we explored the natural world around us. The children observed how the leaves changed colour from green to beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow, and noticed how the weather became colder and frostier.

We went on a woodland walk to look for signs of autumn and winter, collecting natural treasures and talking about what we could see, hear and feel.

Alongside our seasonal learning, we also explored the lives of Hedgehogs, discovering how they prepare for Winter. As the term drew to a close, we enjoyed taking part in Christmas activities, learning about traditions and celebrations. Through hands-on experiences, discussion and exploration, the children developed their understanding of the world around them and the changed that happen throughout the season.

Take a look at some of the things our little Tadpoles were busy with this half term.

A Bit Lost / Spots Snowy Fun / Maisie's Christmas Eve

Our Focus texts this term are focused around Autumn, Winter and Christmas. The children have enjoyed exploring Autumn through provision and carpet times and learning about the changing of the seasons.

You can listen to the stories here

Firework Artwork - Bonfire Night

We have looked this term at colours and focused this around Bonfire Night and the colours we can spot in the night sky. We learnt about the safety of Bonfire Night, patterns and colours.

We made some beautiful firework artwork, using match sticks, glue spreaders and paintbrushes to create a range of different marks.

Kuku - "I can see Blue" "My favourite" Elleah -"Fireworks go bang!"

Winter Walks

This term we have explored and experienced Autumn and Winter through going out on walks around our school grounds. We enjoy wrapping up warm and exploring the outdoors. The children explore our edible playground, Joels allotment and the playgrounds!

We have looked out for signs of Autumn and spoke about the transition to Winter. Here are some pictures of us wrapped up warm on our walks!

Autumn Creative Fun!

This term the children have created lots of beautiful pieces of artwork. We used a range of resources to experiment with different movements to make marks. The children enjoyed using pine cones, conkers, leaves and other Autumn treasures that they collected at home during the holidays, to create pieces of artwork.

Hedgehogs - We looked carefully at Hedgehogs and created our own Hedgehog pictures using brown paint, glue and match sticks!

Maths - Exploring colours

This term we have been looking at colours and identifying colours we can find in the world around us. We have used Autumn to focus on autumnal colours like orange, brown, yellow and red. We have also used colours to begin matching.

Fine Motor/ Counting

We incorporated our work around Hedgehogs into our daily carpet and used pegs to add spikes onto our Hedgehogs to support developing our fine motor skills. As we added the spikes we also did some counting.