INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI

Early Years Curriculum

Literacy

Writing

Learning Objective - L2.0

Children’s later writing is based on skills and understandings which they develop as babies and toddlers. Before they can write, they need to learn to use spoken language to communicate. Later they learn to write down the words they can say.

  • National Curriculum of England - Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Birth - 11 Months
  • 8 - 20 Months

Learning Objective - L2.0

Early mark making is not the same as writing. It is a sensory and physical experience for babies and toddlers, which they do not yet connect to forming symbols which can communicate meaning.

  • National Curriculum of England - Early Years Foundation Stage
  • 16 - 26 Months

Learning Objective - L2.1

Distinguishes between the different marks they make.

  • National Curriculum of England - Early Years Foundation Stage
  • 22 - 36 Months

Learning Objective - L2.2

Sometimes gives meaning to marks as they draw and paint.

  • National Curriculum of England - Early Years Foundation Stage
  • 30 - 50 Months

Learning Objective - L2.3

Ascribes meanings to marks that they see in different places.

  • National Curriculum of England - Early Years Foundation Stage
  • 30 - 50 Months