| Personal Social and Emotional Development Story time- The Nativity, Jesus’ Christmas Party, Mog’s Christmas, We’re Going on an Elf Chase Safely explore emotions beyond their normal range through stories Christmas Singalong practise Show more confidence in new social situations | Communication and Language Focus story language: Mary, Joseph, Jesus, shepherds, king, gold, frankincense, myrrh, angel, elf, reindeer Use a wider range of vocabulary Learn new vocabulary Answer questions about the story Listen to simple stories and understand what is happening with the help of the pictures Understand simple questions about ‘who’, ‘what’ ‘where’ and ‘why?’ | Physical Development Fizzy Totz Gain control of their whole body through practise of large movements Pencil control-Christmas colouring/cutting with scissors Christmas Crafts Use one-handed tools and equipment Show a preference for a dominant hand Use a comfortable grip with good control when holding pencils/pens | Literacy Focus stories: The Nativity, Jesus’ Christmas Party, Mog’s Christmas, We’re Going on an Elf Chase Enjoy sharing books with an adult Repeat words and phrases from familiar stories Ask questions about the book. Make comments and share their own ideas | |
| Expressive Arts and Design Learning songs for our singalong – Jingle Bells, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Donkey Plodding Join in with songs Enjoy and take part in action songs Remember and sing entire songs Lots of Christmas crafts- cards and decorations, Father Christmas, Angels, Reindeers and Christmas Trees Join different materials Explore paint, using fingers as well as brushes and other tools Use their imagination as they consider what they can do with different materials | Understanding the World Christmas and the Nativity story Learn about figures from the past Recognise that people celebrate special times in different ways | |
