Learning Time with Timmy (4–6 years)

• build confidence in speaking and singing in English through interacting with others
• develop and build their vocabulary
• continue to lay foundations for developing literacy in English.

They will do this by:

• expressing themself in English
• by saying the alphabet, counting to 15 and using number names in play, talking about the size of everyday objects, e.g. ‘big’ and ‘small’
• joining in with familiar songs and stories in English by using pictures and props, and being able to recall and anticipate key events
• extending vocabulary by grouping and naming objects
• giving meaning to the marks they make as they draw, write and paint
• using three fingers (tripod grip) to hold writing tools when ready
• counting and recording using marks they can interpret and explain
• looking at similarities, differences, patterns and change
• recognising and reciting numbers in order up to 15, and using some number names in play.

• increase confidence to speak in sentences in English by playing with stories
• develop creativity and begin to express their own ideas
• develop literacy skills to begin reading and writing in preparation for primary level.

They will do this by:

• describing, imitating and changing familiar stories
• inventing stories and expressing them through art, drama, dance, movement, information technology or writing
• being aware of their own feelings and describing some of them
• describing themself and expressing preferences and opinions
• forming recognisable letters and attempting to write short sentences
• extending vocabulary by grouping and naming objects
• linking sounds to letters, beginning to segment sounds in simple words and blending them together to read
• recognising numbers and counting up to 20
• counting items in two or three groups, and recording them using marks they can interpret and explain
• ordering familiar events in stories and familiar steps in everyday tasks
• recreating roles and experiences in play situations.