Autumn Term in Pre-School

The inspirational texts on our Autumn bookshelf will inspire our learning across the curriculum. 

We are excited for a fun-filled term of learning and exploration in Pre-School. 

We will strive to make your child’s first experience in education special, continuing to develop their relationship with their teacher and learning support assistants, who will support them and ensure that their emotional and academic needs are met daily. 

Our aim is for your children to become confident learners and to carry their love of learning throughout their lives. 

The Character Traits that underpin the curriculum at Cheadle Hulme Primary School with associated icons - bravery, citizenship, curiosity, gratitude, integrity and kindness.

Autumn Bookshelf

Each term, our curriculum will be inspired by our Curriculum Bookshelf which is filled with high quality, engaging texts chosen by our team.

As well as following your unique children, their interests and what engages their learning, our curriculum will be inspired by our Autumn Bookshelf filled with exciting, high-quality texts, helping children to develop our Character Traits: 

As our school year progresses, we will encourage the growth of new skills, resilience and understanding as part of the children’s development.  We will be looking at life cycles in more detail, diversity beyond where we live and our own families.  

  • Lulu’s First Day, written by Ana McQuinn, is a delightful story that explores the feelings and experiences of a child starting Pre-School.
  • Emily Gravett is the author and illustrator of Orange Pear Apple Bear. A beautiful and very funny exploration of colour, the relationship between different objects, and the power of imagination.
  • The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr is a beloved, classic picture book that explores a surprising, magical disruption to an ordinary day.
  • Shark in the Park! by Nick Sharratt is a fast-paced, rhyming interactive picture book about a young boy named Timothy Pope and his overactive imagination.
  • We’re going on a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen explores rhyme and onomatopoeia.
  • Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell ignites our curiosity through the classic story.
  • Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a children’s book that uses simple language and playful rhymes to explore the theme of trying new things. 

As our school year progresses, we will encourage the growth of new skills, resilience and understanding as part of the children’s development.  We will also be looking at new life during Springtime, in both animals and plants. We will enjoy reading books and listening to stories. We will begin to learn about sound and rhythm.

Autumn Learning at a glance

Personal, Social and Emotional Development
We will be working collaboratively, taking responsibility for our actions, understanding emotions, and solving conflicts.
Physical Development
We will be developing our gross and fine motor skills, working on core strength and co-ordination.   Communication and Language
We will focus on our attention and listening skills, initiating conversations, building vocabulary, and expressing opinions.
Literacy
We will enjoy reading books and listening to stories. We will begin to learn about sound and rhythm.     Mathematics
We begin to learn about perceptual subitising. We will use concrete resources to notice and compare quantities. We will use stories, songs, and nursery rhymes to connect quantities to number names. We will investigate shapes and space.
Understanding the World
We will celebrate our individuality, our family, and people in our community.
Expressive Arts and Design
We will explore materials,textures, and tools, and begin to understand different experiences. We will continue to develop our imagination and storytelling.

Autumn Term Highlights

  • Tapestry and Instagram updates 
  • Nativity performance 
  • Opportunities to learn outside of the classroom  

The Pre-School Team

  • Mrs Jones – Class Teacher 
  • Miss Mosca – Learning Support Assistant
  • Miss Buckley – Apprentice Learning Support Assistant
  • Mrs Ghaffor – Learning Support Assistant
  • Mrs Ashton – Learning Support Assistant

Important Information

  • Pre-School use Tapestry, an online journal, to share your child’s learning and Pre-School specific information.  We also love to see photographs and videos from home to talk about and celebrate in Pre-School.
  • Please ensure your child wears footwear suitable for outdoor play and sports.
  • Wellington boots and waterproof coats/trousers will be required for outdoor learning in case of rainy weather.
  • Important information will be shared through MCAS and our weekly school newsletter.
  • Your child will receive a library book to enjoy reading at home, please return weekly to change their book on their allocated day. We would encourage you to read to your child every day to develop their love for reading.
  • Pre-School children will enter school through their own classroom door. Please support a successful start to their day by being on time. Whilst we appreciate it can be tricky to say goodbye on some mornings, it can be helpful to keep this brief and for children to enter school independently from the moment they start.
  • The children will be dismissed from their door, directly to their parent/carer. If the person collecting at the end of the day is different to usual, please inform the school’s admin team before pick-up so that Class Teachers are aware and know who to look out for. 
  • Mrs Jones and the Pre-School Team will be available every day before and after school to answer any questions, receive messages and celebrate successes.

Instagram & Tapestry

You will receive personalised activation information from Tapestry to your registered email.    For more information.  Tapestry Support