EYFS - Specific Areas
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The specific areas are also fundamental throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage, particularly for those children aged 3-5. They help children learn the knowledge and skills required to participate successfully in society.
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"The specific areas include essential skills and knowledge. They grow out of the prime areas, and provide important contexts for learning."
Literacy
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Here are some examples of what this look like in practise...
- Looking at books independently
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- Has favourite books
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- Filling in the words or phrases from stories and rhymes
- Distinguishing between marks made
- Ascribing meaning to marks made in different places
Here are some examples of what this look like in practise...
- Reciting some number names in sequence
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- Developing an awareness of number names though action songs
- Getting to know and enjoy daily routines
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- Noticing simple patters and shapes
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- Using the language of size
Numeracy
Understanding the world
Here are some examples of what this look like in practise...
- Enjoying playing with small world models
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-Observing what animals, people and objects do
- Imitating actions and events from own family during pretend play
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- Seeking to acquire basic skills in turning on and using ICT equipment
Expressing Arts and Design
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Here are some examples of what this look like in practise...
- Enjoying playing with small world models
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-Observing what animals, people and objects do
- Imitating actions and events from own family during pretend play
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- Seeking to acquire basic skills in turning on and using ICT equipment
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