On the Beach

In the On the Beach project, your child will visit a beach and learn about animals that live in rock pools and on the seashore. They will explore days out at the beach and compare their experiences with beach holidays in the past. They will learn about the animals that live in the sea and find out about worldwide seas and oceans. They will explore the importance of looking after the environment to keep living things safe. They will learn about staying safe at the beach and find out about people who help us.

Supporting your child at home

• Go for a day out at the beach, and investigate a rock pool.
• Look at pictures of family days out at the beach and talk about the activities you enjoy.
• Use Google Earth to look at images of seas and oceans around the world.

Companion projects

In the Move It project, your child will participate in physical activities and learn about the importance of exercise, getting a good night’s sleep and eating a healthy balanced diet.

Supporting your child at home

• Take a ball to a local park and have fun making up games that involve throwing, catching, kicking and bouncing the ball.
• Try physical activities, such as bike riding, dancing, swimming, trampolining or ball games. Talk about the activities you enjoy the most.

In the Moving On project, your child will explore how they have grown and changed through the year. They will celebrate their successes and reflect on what they have learned and how they have developed. The project prepares your child for the next step of their learning as they move into Year 1.

Supporting your child at home

• Look at photographs from the year and talk about how they have changed and grown.
• Encourage your child to talk about their favourite learning experiences from the year and their successes and achievements.
• Talk about change and encourage your child to explain what they are looking forward to when they move into Year 1.