S y ll a b u s

S Hello, Numbers 1–10

Hello. What’s your name?
Shapes Colours
friends! Days of the week Goodbye. I’m (Jake).

Vocabulary Grammar Phonics

1 Ready for Classroom objects Where’s my (pencil)? It’s here. Consonant sound r:
More classroom objects Put the (book) on the (shelf). red rabbit red ruler
school! in / on / under

2 Happy Toys What is it? Consonant sound s:

Adjectives Is it a (bike)? Yes, it is. No, it isn’t. six snakes slow scooter
birthday! What’s your favourite toy?
My favourite toy is a (ball).

3 At the Parts of the body I’ve got a (red nose). Consonant sound h:
Describing hair and eyes I’ve got (small eyes). Helen happy hippo hops
circus My friend has got (long hair).
He’s / She’s got (blue eyes).

My project 1: Family members Have you got (a brother)? This is my (father / mother).
Family Yes, I have. No, I haven’t. His / Her name is ...

4 Fantastic Food I like / don’t like (chicken). Consonant sound j:

Fruit I love (ice cream). Jim juggles jam juice jelly
food! Do you like (grapes)?
Yes, I do. No, I don’t.

5 Fun on Farm animals Can you see a (cow)? Consonant sound sh:
Actions Yes, I can. No, I can’t. shush! shout sheep
the farm (Birds) can fly. (Cows) can’t climb.

6 A day in Playground objects Where’s (Beth)? Consonant sound w:

and nature He’s / She’s (on the swing). Wally worm washes
the park Prepositions of place Where are (Jake and Molly)? windows
They’re (behind) the (tree).

My project 2: Spring animals and plants How many (lambs) can you see? This is my (butterfly). It’s (blue).
Spring I can see (seven) lambs. My (bird) is near (a bush).

7 Let’s explore Places in the town There’s a (zoo). Consonant sound z:

Transport There are (two sweet shops). lazy zebra zoo
my town! Numbers 11-20 How many (cars) are there?

8 Camping Clothes What are you wearing? Consonant sound v:

Outdoor activities I’m wearing (shorts) and a (T-shirt). Vicky vet loves volleyball
fun! What’s he / she doing?
He’s / She’s (riding a horse).

9 Day and Daily routines I (wash my face) every day. Consonant sound th:
Meal times I have (dinner in the evening). three thin bath Thursday
night
My project 3: Places for a holiday Where do you go on holiday? I go to the (beach). It’s (hot) there.
Holiday things I go to (the beach). I’ve got (a swimsuit) on my list.
Holidays
Festivals Bonfire Night Valentine’s Day

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 What’s this? What colour is it? What day is it today?
It’s a (bike). It’s (green). It’s (Thursday).

Literacy Culture 21st Century Skills Cross-curricular links

A classroom School   
21 st Ways of working: being organised Science: Tidy classroom; School subjects
poster assemblies Arts and Crafts: Lines and shapes

A birthday Birthday parties in   

21 st Ways of thinking: ordering Science: The senses
card Britain favourite things Arts and Crafts: Patterns

An action Circus Day   

21 st Ways of working: working together Science: Parts of the body: bones, joints
rhyme and muscles
Arts and Crafts: Lines and colours

Science: Different types of family

Making a class family tree display
Arts and Crafts: Art in my home

A lunch menu A traditional   

21 st Living in the world: eating healthily Science: Healthy food; Meals of the day
English breakfast Arts and Crafts: Texture

Animal riddles Urban farms   

21 st Ways of thinking: putting things Science: Farm animals and domestic animals;
in groups How animals move; Wild animals
Arts and Crafts: Forms

Instructions Parks in Britain   

21 st Living in the world: being careful Science: Living and non-living things;
in the playground What plants need to survive
Arts and Crafts: Geometric and organic shapes

Science: Living things

Making a class spring wall display Arts and Crafts: Art in my world

A fable Cycling in Britain   

21 st Digital skills: reading digital maps Science: Road safety; Rights and rules
Arts and Crafts: Buildings and symmetry

A postcard Camping in the   

21 st Ways of thinking: thinking before Science: Human and physical elements
garden you choose in the environment; Clothing in different weather
Arts and Crafts: Landscapes

A poem The Tooth Fairy   

21 st Living in the world: looking after Science: Day and night; Parts of the day
your teeth Arts and Crafts: Warm and cool colours

Science: Cardinal points; Continents

Making a holiday list display and oceans
Arts and Crafts: Recycled Art

Cambridge Exams Practice Practice for the YLE Pre A1 Starters Exam (see p119 for syllabus)

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