Understanding the world

• Explore the natural world around them.
• Describe what they see, hear and feel whilst outside.
• Understand the effect of the changing seasons on the natural world around them. 
• ELG: The Natural World: Explore the natural world around them, making observations and drawing pictures of animals and plants
• ELG: The Natural World: Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons and changing states of matter.

Expressive arts and design

• Explore, use and refine a variety of artistic effects to express their ideas and feelings.
• ELG: Creating with Materials: Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.

Characteristics of effective learning

> Playing and exploring

> Active learning

> Creating and thinking critically