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Expressive Arts/Religion/Science

Expressive Arts


I have experienced the energy and excitement of presenting/performing for audiences and being part of an audience for other people’s presentations/performances.                           
EXA 0-01a

I have the freedom to discover and choose ways to create images and objects using a variety of materials
EXA 0-02a

I can create a range of visual information through observing and recording from my experiences across the curriculum.
EXA 0-03a

Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express my ideas, thoughts and feelings through activities within art and design.
EXA 0-05a

Working on my own and with others, I use my curiosity and imagination to solve design problems.
EXA 0-06a

I can respond to the work of artists and designers by discussing my thoughts and feelings through activities within art and design. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others work.
EXA 0-07a

I have the opportunity and freedom to choose and explore ways that I can move rhythmically, expressively and playfully.
EXA 0-08a

Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express my ideas, thoughts and feelings through creative work in dance.
EXA 0-09a

I have opportunities to enjoy taking part in dance experiences.
EXA 0-10a

I can respond to the experience of dance by discussing my thoughts and feelings.  I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work.
EXA 0-11a

I have the freedom to choose and explore how I can use my voice, movement, and expression in role play and drama.
EXA 0-12a

Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through drama.
EXA 0-13a

I use drama to explore real and imaginary situations helping me to understand my world.
EXA 0-14a

I can respond to the experience of drama by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and receive criticism on my own and others work.
EXA 0-15a

I enjoy singing and playing along to music of different styles and cultures.
EXA 0-16a

I have the freedom to use my voice, musical instruments and music technology to discover and enjoy playing with sound and rhythm.
EXA 0-17a

Inspired by a range of stimuli, and working on my own and/or with others, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through musical activities.
EXA 0-018a

I can respond to music by describing my thoughts and feelings about my own and others’ work.
EXA 0-019a

 

RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION

Christianity


As I explore Christian stories, images, music and poems, I am becoming familiar with some beliefs Christian people have about God and Jesus.
RME 0-01a

As I play and learn, I am developing my understanding of what is fair and unfair and the importance of caring for, sharing and cooperating with others.
RME 0-02a

I am becoming aware of the importance of celebrations, festivals and customs in Christian people’s lives.
RME 0-03a

 

World Religions


As I explore stories, images, music and poems I am becoming familiar with the beliefs of the world religions I am learning about.
RME 0-05a

I am becoming aware of the importance of celebrations, festivals and customs in religious people’s lives.
RME 0-06a

 

Development of Beliefs & Values


I am developing respect for others and my understanding of their beliefs and values.       
RME 0-07a

As I play and learn, I am developing my understanding of what is fair and unfair and why caring and sharing are important.
RME 0-09a

 

SCIENCE

Planet Earth

Biodiversity & Interdependence


I have observed living things in the environment over time and am becoming aware of how they depend on each other.
SCN 0-01a
 

I have helped to grow plants and can name their basic parts. I can talk about how they grow and what I need to do to look after them.
SCN 0-03a

 

Energy Sources & Sustainability


I have experienced, used and described a wide range of toys and common appliances. I can say ‘what makes it go’ and say what they do when they work.
SCN 0-04a

 

Processes of the Planet


By investigating how water can change from one form to another, I can relate my findings to everyday experiences.
SCN 0-05a

 

Space


I have experienced the wonder of looking at the vastness of the sky, and can recognise the sun, moon and stars and link them to daily patterns of life.
SCN 0-06a

 

Forces, Electricity & Waves

Forces


Through everyday experiences and play with a variety of toys and other objects, I can recognise simple types of forces and describe their effects.
SCN 0-07a

 

Electricity


I know how to stay safe when using electricity. I have helped to make a display to show the importance of electricity in our daily lives.
SCN 0-09a

 

Vibrations & Waves


Through play, I have explored a variety of ways of making sounds.
SCN 0-11a

 

BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

Body Systems & Cells


I can identify my senses and use them to explore the world around me.
SCN 0-12a (links to HWB 0-47a and inheritance of eye colour etc.)

 

MATERIALS

Properties & Uses of Substance


Through creative play, I explore different materials and can share my reasoning for selecting materials for different purposes.
SCN 0-15a

 

Topical Science


I can talk about science stories to develop my understanding of science and the world around me.
SCN 0-20a