INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAMUI

Early Years Curriculum

Physical Development

Health and Self-Care

Learning Objective - PD2.1

Responds to and thrives on warm, sensitive physical contact and care.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.2

Expresses discomfort, hunger or thirst.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.3

Anticipates food routines with interest.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.4

Opens mouth for spoon.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.5

Holds own bottle or cup.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.6

Grasps finger foods and brings them to mouth.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.7

Attempts to use spoon: can guide towards mouth but food often falls off.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.8

Can actively cooperate with nappy changing (lies still, helps hold legs up).

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

Learning Objective - PD2.9

Starts to communicate urination, bowel movement.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.10

Develops own likes and dislikes in food and drink.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.11

Willing to try new food textures and tastes.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.12

Holds cup with both hands and drinks without much spilling.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.13

Clearly communicates wet or soiled nappy or pants.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.14

Shows some awareness of bladder and bowel urges.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.15

Shows awareness of what a potty or toilet is used for.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.16

Shows a desire to help with dressing/undressing and hygiene routines.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.17

Feeds self competently with spoon.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.18

Drinks well without spilling.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.19

Clearly communicates their need for potty or toilet.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.20

Beginning to recognise danger and seeks support of significant adults for help.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.21

Helps with clothing, e.g. puts on hat, unzips zipper on jacket, takes off unbuttoned shirt.

  • National Curriculum of England - Early Years Foundation Stage

Learning Objective - PD2.22

Beginning to be independent in self-care, but still often needs adult support.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.23

Can tell adults when hungry or tired or when they want to rest or play.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.24

Observes the effects of activity on their bodies.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.25

Understands that equipment and tools have to be used safely.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.26

Gains more bowel and bladder control and can attend to toileting needs most of the time themselves.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.27

Can usually manage washing and drying hands.

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

Learning Objective - PD2.28

Dresses with help, e.g. puts arms into open-fronted coat or shirt when held up, pulls up own trousers, and pulls up zipper once it is fastened at the bottom.

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